{"id":3418,"date":"2019-11-16T11:41:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T03:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/?p=3418"},"modified":"2021-12-10T07:37:41","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T23:37:41","slug":"hand-signals-diving-komodo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/es\/hand-signals-diving-komodo\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Hand Signals You Need To Remember When Diving In Komodo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear communication skills are needed when you are in the middle of the ocean. This is why divers use hand signals to let others know what they want to say when they can\u2019t communicate in other ways. (It would be super cool to talk underwater though, am I right?)<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, scuba divers have perfected ways of improving communication signals. Scuba hand signals are now super easy to remember so neither you or your buddy will get confused to what either of you are trying to communicate.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide teaches you the 11 most common hand signals that you need to know before diving in Komodo. We have included a few extras on scuba hand signals that you need to know before diving in Komodo National Park.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 1: Okay? I\u2019m Okay\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3419 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to ask if a diver is OK. The OK hand signal is the most common diving hand signal that is used\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1-1020x573.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-1-1.jpg 1427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scuba hand signal is the most common hand signal that you will come across. This sign is to ask your buddy if they are okay. If you ask \u2018OK?\u2019 and they sign \u2018OK\u2019 back, then this means that everyone is good. It\u2019s also to ask others if they have seen a certain animal that you have pointed out. Ask \u2018OK?\u2019 and they will reply back the same if they have spotted it.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This signal is known as a positive signal, to let others know that everything is good. Be careful not to use this instead of \u2018thumbs up\u2019 which is another hand signal that we will cover later on.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never use this hand signal if you are not ok. If there is a problem, let your buddy know with the hand signal we will talk about next.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 2: Not Ok \/ Problem\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3420 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used if there is a problem. When you have a problem, use this hand signal and point to whatever is the problem .\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1-1020x573.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-2-1.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the hand signal that you should use when something is not OK and that you may need assistance\/guidance. When describing the problem, use this hand signal, then point to whatever is causing you a problem. The most common problem when diving is equalisation. To perform this hand signal,\u00a0 you would signal \u2018problem\u2019 then point to your ear.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To demonstrate this hand signal, you would put your hand out flat and rock it side to side.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 3: Go Up\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-632x354.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to tell others that you want to go up and that you are ending the dive. This is shown with a thumbs up.\" width=\"632\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-632x354.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1-1020x571.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-3-1.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hand signal is a &#8216;thumbs up&#8217; sign. This is to signal that you want to end the dive and to slowly make your way to the surface.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is a problem and you want to cancel the dive (for example, if there is strong current), you would put two thumbs up, crossing your arms in a big X.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 4: Go Down\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to tell others you are descending or that you want other divers to descend. This is shown with a thumbs down,\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1-1020x573.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-4-1.jpg 1427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hand signal is exactly the same as &#8216;go up&#8217;. Instead of putting your thumb up, you put your thumb down.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 5: Come Up To My Level\/ Come Down To My Level<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-632x354.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used when you want your buddy to come up to your level. This is a common scuba hand signal used in Komodo.\" width=\"632\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-632x354.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1-1020x572.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-5-1.jpg 1427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6-632x352.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used when you want your buddy to come down to your level. This is a common scuba hand signal used in Komodo.\" width=\"632\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6-632x352.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6-1020x569.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-6.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are two Komodo diving hand signals that aren\u2019t commonly known in the worldwide dive community. This is to tell others who are deeper \/ shallower than you to come up \/ come down to your level.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To demonstrate this, you simply make the go up \/ go down hand signal. Then place your other hand flat to where the thumb is pointing.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 6: Safety Stop<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/safety-stop-sign.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/safety-stop-sign.jpg\" alt=\"This hand signal is used to tell divers that it is time to ascend to 5 meters and do a 3 min safety stop\" width=\"632\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hand signal is used to show others that it is time to do the safety stop. When you see this hand signal, you will slowly ascend to 5 meters and wait there for 3 minutes. This can be calculated on your dive computer to what level you should stop and for how long. If you do not have a dive computer, stay at the same level as your guide until told to go up.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hand signal is shown when three fingers and placed beneath a flat hand. This indicates to stay at 5 meters for 3 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 7: Buddy Up\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1-632x353.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used normally by your dive guide, to tell someone to pair up with your buddy. Most commonly used in scuba diving courses.\" width=\"632\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1-632x353.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1-1020x570.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-7-1.jpg 1429w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are too far away from your buddy or asked to go with a new buddy, your dive guide will use this hand signal.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this hand signal, you point out your index finger on each hand then slowly draw both fingers together, parallel to each other.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 8: How Much Air Do You Have Left In Your Tank?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to ask how much air you have left in your tank. You should always check your air in your tank throughout the dive\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1-1020x572.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-8-1.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a hand signal that your guide will ask you a few times throughout the dive. This hand signal is to check to see if you have enough air for the planned dive. When this hand signal is demonstrated, you will look at your depth gauge and reply on how many bars you have left (shown in the next hand signal).\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this hand signal, you would tap two fingers on the palm of your hand.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 9: I Have &#8216;X&#8217; Amount Of Air Left In My Tank<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked for how much air you have left in your tank, you should reply with the following hand signals. This is to let your guide know if you have enough air to complete the planned dive.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to show that you have 100 bar left in your tank, This is made by making a T shape.\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9-1020x573.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-9.jpg 1245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 bar is shown by making a \u2018T\u2019 shape with both of your hands. If one hand is not free, you can make a \u2018T\u2019 shape with your arm.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10-632x354.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to show how much bar you have left from 90 to 50 bar. 1 finger represents 10 bar,\" width=\"632\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10-632x354.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10-1020x571.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-10.jpg 1146w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are counting down from 100 bar, you signal each finger as 10 bar. Be careful about signalling 60 bar, make sure to use your index finger instead of your thumb. Doing this may mistakenly tell the guide that you want to go up.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Komodo, we follow guidelines that you should start your ascent with no less than 50 bar.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you learned in your open water course, you should always check your tank to see if you have enough air. Do not rely on your guide to ask, as problems may occur if not checked regularly by yourself.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand signal 10: 50 Bar\/Low On Air<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1-632x353.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to show that you are low on air. When you reach 50 bar, this means that you are low on air and need to start ascending to end the dive.\" width=\"632\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1-632x353.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1-1020x570.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-11-1.jpg 1072w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As said before, you should end the dive if your tank gets to 50 bar. Let you dive guide know by demonstrating this hand signal.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you will clench one hand making a fist shape, then bring your hand up to your chest.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Signal 11: Strong Current\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1-632x355.jpg\" alt=\"This diving hand signal is used to show that there is a strong current. If you see this hand signal, be wary of the currents around you and stay behind your guide.\" width=\"632\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1-632x355.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1-1020x573.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/IMAGE-12-1.jpg 1426w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another regular hand signal that we use in Komodo. In Komodo, there are a lot of strong currents, so it is very important that you know this hand signal before you dive.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make this hand signal, clench one hand into a fist. Make your other hand flat, parallel to the clenched hand and then start punching your flat hand.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your divemaster demonstrates this hand signal, be wary of the currents around you. Always stay behind your dive guide so you do not get separated from your group in strong currents.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts On Hand Signals in Komodo\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have mentioned before, it is important to know certain types of hand signals before you start a dive in Komodo. We hope that this guide has helped you learn some hand signals that you may not have known before!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flores Diving Centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we take pride that we do thorough briefings to make sure that you are ready for the planned dive. In every one of our briefings, we will complete a refresher on the hand signals that you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/?page_id=193\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">daily diving and snorkelling trips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artofscubadiving.com\/scuba-diving-komodo-indonesia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komodo National Park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Visit our website to find out more information on the trips that we offer and learn more about our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/?page_id=30\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dive centre<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komodo National Park is located in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">center of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artofscubadiving.com\/scuba-diving-komodo-indonesia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indonesian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> archipelago, between the islands of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floresdivingcentre.com\/?page_id=65\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flores <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Sumbawa. Well worth a visit if you\u2019re a huge fan of diverse underwater life and beautiful coral reefs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s more fun with us!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clear communication skills are needed when you are in the middle of the ocean. This is why divers use hand signals to let others know what they want to say when they can\u2019t communicate in other ways. 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