Torch / Flashlight Signals
The focused beam of a torch can be used for basic signalling as well.
- OK signal: Drawing a circle on the ground in front of buddy.
- Attention please! Waving the torch up/down.
- emergency! Rapid horizontal motion
Normally a diver does not shine a torch / flashlight in another diver's eyes but directs the beam to his or her own hand signal.
Read more about this topic: Diver Communications
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