| OK Signal:
This represents "okay" or
acceptable or good enough. Also
represents the question: ARE YOU
OK? And it is also used to respond: YES I AM OK. |
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OK Signal At The Surface:
With the same meaning that the OK signal but it is used only
at
the
surface and from a distance, because hand signals are difficult to see
from far. Also you could use both arms and make it more visible from a
distance. |
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| Problem
Signal:
This one represents a problem or diver in distress.
It is helpful if you use the "Pointing
Signal" to make your partner understand what is the
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Problem Signal At The Surface: With
the same meaning as the "Problem Signal", it is used only at the
surface and better if you use both arms. But if you are holding
something in one hand this is the proper signal. |
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Up Signal:
Means only Up, Lets go up or Going up.
Many new divers use this signal as "OK" and this is a mistake that
they learn very quickly. |
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Down Signal: Lets
go down or going down. |
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| Ascend at:
Ascend at certain depth. Must be followed by "Numbers Signal". |
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Descend at: Descend at certain depth. Must be followed by a "Numbers Signal". |
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| Low On Air Signal:
This signal must be done close to your chest. It means "Low On
Air" 1000 PSI / 100 Bars. When you see the signal for the
second
time during the dive means your partner has 500 PSI / 50 BARS and you
must end the dive.
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No Air Signal:
One of the most important signals you must know in case of running
out of air. The signal must be done at the neck level. |
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| How much air:
This signal is used when asking how much air one has left, or,
show me your console to
see how much air you have. |
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How much air:
Another signal used to ask about your air or to know what your
console is reading. |
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| Low on Air:
This indicates low on air, but has been used by some divers to indicate safety stop. |
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Give Me Air Signal: When
you see this signal from your partner, he will be reaching for your
octopus. So your best move will be to cooperate with your partner and
surface slowly. |
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| The Turnaround Signal:
This signal must be done by pointing the index finger up and moving the
finger or hand in a circular motion. |
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Repeat Signal: This
signal must be done by moving the finger or hand in a
circular
motion horizontally. This should not be confused with the turn-around signal. |
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| Stop Signal:
This diving signal represents "stop" or "wait". Use it with the
"Pointing
Signal" showing your position will mean "Stop here" or "Wait here".
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Pointing
Signal:
This diving signal will represent anything it is pointing at.
Example:"Me"
or "I", "You", "them", "that", "this", "there", "here", etc. Most times
it is
combined with "Problem
Signal",
"Look At Signal"
and "Stop
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| Get Together: This
diving signal represents get together with your partner or group. It
also means partner together. Example: this signal and "Question
Signal"
together means Where is your partner? |
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One Leads. The Other's Follow:
Both hands are used first as "Pointing Signals". One hand to one diver
and the second hand will point at the other, and the result
is: I
lead, you follow or you lead and I follow. |
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| Come Closer or Come Here: A
very common signal in any society, including the scuba diving society. |
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Slow Down or Relax: Also
a very common signal. Often the signal is
done with both hands. |
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| Look At:
Very easy diving signal, needs the "Pointing Signal"
to be
completed. |
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At This Level Signal: This
diving signal means at this level, you must level or we will stay at
this level. Your hand must move horizontally. |
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| Hold Hands Signal: This
is for you and your partner to hold your hands. |
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Signal
For Question: This
signal is commonly used also at the surface. It is used every time to
ask a question. What? Where? Who? Etc. |
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| Signal For Cramp: By
opening your hand haft way and then closing into a fist. Used the
"Pointing Signal" to show on which leg. |
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Hover Signal: You
will see this signal if you kick the bottom with your fins. It means
you must Hover or correct your hover/buoyancy. Both hands must move at
the same time horizontally. |
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| Numbers:
Numbers can be a little complicated, because they may represent single numbers, hundreds or thousands. They are used to indicate air pressure, depht and time. |
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On Your Knees Signal: Used
during courses and when divers need to wait on the sand. |
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| 3 Minutes Safety Stop:
At this level... 3 minutes safety stop. The number can change depending
on the time required for the safety stop. |
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Navigate:
When using a compass, this signal is asking which direction to proceed. |
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Signal For Narcosis Symptoms: Unable to make decision, impaired judgment and feeling funny due to the depth. Notify your partner. |
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Ear Problem: Used at the surface as - I can’t hear you. Underwater, ear problem or problem to equalize. This signal has to be combined with "Problem
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I Am Cold Signal: A
very common signal to express you are cold. |
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Think or Remember: A very common signal that does not need introduction." |
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