A sausage is an inflatable tube that is maybe 3-4" in diameter and 48" long or so. They are brightly colored and can help you be seen over the crest of waves that would conceal your head. You would be astounded to see how hard to find a head is in the ocean.<br><br>Suicide clips are metal snap clips that require no more than pressure on the gate to "snap" the clip to a line. They are often used by divers to attach goody bags, lights, etc to their BC. The drawback is that you can get caught by fishing lines, wires, and cables and find it difficult to get loose.<br><br>Best choice is to not have things hanging from you that can become entangled on wreckage or other items on the bottom.<br><br>Have fun!!