Scuba Tip No Dangling Flashlights

Scuba Tip No Dangling Flashlights
This tip comes by special request of one of our subscribers, David123p51, and he asked us how to attach a flashlight to a BCD without it dangling below the diver. In this video, we show you three different styles of BCD, and just how easy it is to attach a flashlight without having it hang below you while diving.
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[@JeremyUSA]

Finally, after looking through 57 different videos, you finally explained how to attach the bungee to a BCD. It was driving me crazy and of course, now that I see how easy it is, I feel a little (a lot) stupid. Thank you so much for this! Subscribed!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Jeremy USA, glad you found out video helpful.

[@geogator28]

Nice video! Cheap elastic hair ties from your teenage daughter's stash work great too. ;) I usually keep a couple in my save-a-dive kit which can also score points with a long-haired female dive buddy who may have forgotten one :)

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Great Tip. I may have to grab some from my wife and add them to my Save A Dive Kit

[@thecam0073]

You said SCORE!!!

[@coreybaldwin989]

Thanks for sharing these with me sir!! Great advice

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome, glad you liked it.

[@never2old-sd638]

Great ideas! I’m going to do the last one you did for my conventional bcd. Thanks.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome.

[@David123p51]

Thank you so much, extremely useful/helpful video!!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You are welcome.

[@bornaluckyman1]

Simply awesome .... Thank you

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks David, and you are very welcome.

[@rodneypaulhardy]

Thanks man! Good tips and I really enjoy the vids.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks Rodney Quest. Glad you liked it.

[@greyvr4336]

Thank you so much. This is a big help to me.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You are welcome.

[@divindragon1302]

Thanks for these easy salutions.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome T Rex

[@jlmjkooj]

@geogator28 Agree with cheap elastic hair ties. I keep several in dive back pouch. Good for securing numerous items. Also great for IDing which lobsters are yours. I slip colored hair ties around lobster tail to identify the ones I've caught.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That is a great suggestion @jlmjkooj. I never thought about using the hair ties to mark you lobsters. I will definitely be doing that in the future.

[@jimmykabisch3258]

Nice one Brian, thank you. I am new to diving and I have learned so much from watching your videos and others like it (Diver’s Ready). I do have a question of what system you like for securing the octo to a rec style bcd and also the backplate harness? Thank you so much for your time and please keep em coming. I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy, cheers 👌.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Jimmy Kabisch, I prefer to use a regulator necklace regardless of which BCD or Back Plate and Wing I wear.

[@andrecandrade]

Thank you!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome.

[@philmannino4567]

Thank you

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome philmannino4567.

[@Thiione]

Great video as always. Can you make a vid on pros and cons of mounting equipment to your calf, like shears and knives? Having the knife down there is what you will see in all classic dive scenes from Jaws and James Bond etc.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Yes I will be happy too. We did a video in the past about how to mount a diver's tool so that it could be reached by either hand, but we will focus on the pros and cons of mounting on the leg. Give us a few days and we will get it uploaded.

[@Thiione]

Great. Looking forward to it!

[@tdegler]

Hi! Nice videos! What are those scisors I've seen on your harnesses?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

The ones I personally use come from Lifeguard Systems. We also sell XS Scuba's version, which are a titanium set of EMT Shears.

[@chesterwilliams1772]

Hiya, love the videos :) I'm not sure if you've got a video already on them but how do you attach your shears to the bcd? I've seen a few pouches you can buy for shears with the velcro quick-release, is that what you're using? Many thanks!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hey Chester. The ones that I use come from Lifeguard Systems. XS Scuba also makes a set that comes with a sheath. The easiest way to do it, is to use some Velcro Strips that you can pick up at any craft store or Auto Parts store. Make sure to keep the soft side out, and just run it around the sheath and should strap and attach it to itself. If you want to add a little bit of security to it, you can heat up the end of a small screw driver with a lighter, and then burn 2 small holes into the sheath itself. Then you can use zip ties to attach it in the same manner. Hope this helps.

[@chesterwilliams1772]

Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome, and will do.

[@jasonlamson5394]

Great video. WHY, I wonder, has such important info been so hard to find?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks Jason Lamson, glad you enjoyued our video.

[@HavikenHayes]

What flashlight is that? Im looking for a quality primary & backup light that won't break the bank. Any recommendations? Hopefully less than $100. Love the channel! Thanks

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Haviken Hayes, I prefer the Comfort Zone Scuba Land and Sea for a primary, and the Mares XR Back Up light as a secondary.

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

What lanyard would you recommend for use with a flashlight? I’m trying to figure out what works the best, in your experience, to keep from dropping the light into the clear blue ocean. Thanks.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello C. Patrick Sadowski, I personally use a glove from Comfort Zone Scuba. This allows a hands free operation with no change of losing the light. But to be more specific for your question, most lights have a lanyard with them that can be easily attached then secured around your wrist. If you light does not come with one, simply using para-cord, you can make one yourself.

[@toadou8127]

Clip to bungee cord loop around wrist.

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

@@toadou8127 found a good solution. Bungee strap on a two inch webbing

[@didives8459]

I would like to know as my dive touch is a twist on one and not a push button, so when I am diving will there be any problem when I switch on my touch underwater

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello DiDives, this method of securing your flashlight while diving should have no effect on the operation of a twist style dive light.

[@domainadventures8419]

I use thick hair ties for pony tails. You can get them in all kinds of colors and you get about 50 for $2-5.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

They are definitely a great value money wise, and come in handy to strap down the danglies.

[@mikeward3462]

You could use a typical hair tie also without having to triple it over itself

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That's a great option as well.

[@BlackPawGaming]

yes and it super duper cheap.

[@rickkinney2544]

Is there a concern about covering up the release buckle of the shoulder strap with the secured light?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Possibly, but we personally haven't had an issue with it. Keeping the bungee secure enough to hold the light, yet loose enough to slide is key.

[@BurhanMuntasser]

Can you please show a picture of how you attach your EMT-Shears to the top of your BC Jacket's left side?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

We made a video on it, here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWLdXqSQm6engrs

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

So what are those little bungee/ball things called? What are they used for? I want to know where to look or what to ask for when I go to the dollar store. Thanks!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Illusion (Classic Rock), they are just looped bungees at the dollar store. They usually come in a 5 pack.

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

LakeHickoryScuba Thanks so much!!

[@markphipps8655]

That ball-slide bungee can be easily retired into a tank knocker by running the bungee once through the ball’s hole and tiring the ends together. You can also buy bungee material by the foot as kayak supply departments or Army Navy stores.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You sure can.

[@wihenao]

Velcro straps would look less getto :D

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thanks for the advise Wilmer.

[@esanchezp]

It will works only with straights flashlight, not with big head lights which you will need to remove the velcro but still a good idea

[@Richard1976]

I wonder when you get entangled you can get to your scissors.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That is definitely a skill you would want to practice no matter what cutting device you decided to carry.