T&T: line cutting and nets

[Bill Allen]

 I supose I've got to put my two cents in. I run a dive boat and although 
I've never been entangled no way shape or form like Phill. let me say first 
an outstanding effort.Now for my two cents. Not a fan of serated knives very 
hard to sharpen and keep them sharp. I would sugest a good carbon steel 
knive for lighter stuff up to aroung 1/2 max. netting cuts quite nicely with 
it although you'll need to keep it clean and oiled. But you can shave with 
it when you sharpen it and it'll hold an edge. Cheap and if you lose it no 
problem replacing. Have a sheaf even if home made so you don't cut yourself 
before you get there you can add a line to it but it can get in the way. 
Heavier lines a hack saw especially when the shaft is tightly wrapped. Easy 
to replace blades many varietys of saws although i'm partial to a stanley as 
it has a tappered frame. Always attached to the boat as Phil was in really 
rough seas surface supply air can be a real hassle so I'd sugest tanks, 
probally smaller ones 72's or less. A line attached to the bc can be a help 
when the person tries to get back on the boat as he can shed the gear and 
once on the boat recover it. Helmets, still have a cave diving one long out 
of production with a small mounted light on it. Most important establish a 
time you'll be back so if you wind up entangled someone on the boat can come 
help. Just a few thoughts although my first and last one is AN OUTSTANDING 
JOB, my hats off to you. Bill Allen