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I’ve often wondered this myself. I pass by other vehicles that have Dive Flags on them and thought we needed a common signal. The "OK" was the first to hit my mind too. Of course, then you do it and it’s their non-diving significant other that’s driving the vehicle and you just look like a Jack-a-lope to them. :)
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I have had divers see my divers down license plate frame and flash me an OK sign.
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Greg - 1/16/2014 1:00 PM 
Yeah, I think the OK sign is probably the most applicable for a diver’s salute. The thumbs down (descending) hand signal might be taken the wrong way :)
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But do you use the little Ok or the big Ok? LOL
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lerpy - 1/16/2014 3:53 PM
The OK would seem most suitable, I am guessing like the thumbs down the out of air might be taken the wrong way. LOL.
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The OK sign does have some negative connotations in some areas and for some people. It means OK in the water, but on the road its a colloquial sign for calling someone an A-hole.
Use with caution.
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From OtherHalf: The OK sign does have some negative connotations in some areas and for some people. It means OK in the water, but on the road its a colloquial sign for calling someone an A-hole. Hmm 1st ive heard of this, i been riding for years and ive always used and known that the universal internationally known middle finger has always worked
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Maturity is overrated. :D
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Greg - 1/17/2014 7:54 AM
From Airworks: The diver salute, however, would be made by raising the hand to the forehead in a horizontal salute, with the index finger and thumb pointing down and making the OK sign. This sounds like a real salute. That might be a little silly to do. I think I’ll stick with the normal OK sign. And if we’re driving, left hand might be better.
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Greg - 1/17/2014 7:54 AM
From EskimoBluDay: I would think a simple wave would be sufficient. Having a "special" signal smacks of a lack of confidence and immaturity. Or maybe someone is too shy to meet other people using an awesome secret hand gesture :)
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Greg - 1/17/2014 9:01 AM
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just start breakdancing im sure there will be some sort of move thatll be acceptable lol
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"You know how bikers use a "salute" as they’re passing one another on the road? The left arm down at an angle, usually with two fingers out." Ive Never known this to be a "salute" its always been a wave/gesture
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The OK seems the most logical.
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How about that gesture from the old cable show "Three sheets"?
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I like the Shaka as well - signaling that we’re OK while driving ... well, I would HOPE we’re OK if we’re behind the wheel! :-)
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