Because beginners get taught the ridiculous “skill” to jump in with a snorkel and switch on the surface to a reg.
Never heard nor seen such a thing.. where do you know, that this is being taught?
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Because beginners get taught the ridiculous “skill” to jump in with a snorkel and switch on the surface to a reg.
Never heard nor seen such a thing.. where do you know, that this is being taught?
I usually spit mine out when I surface. I've never sputtered or swallowed water. No, I don't wear a snorkel, either. It's how I roll, and it works for me. If I have to swim, I usually roll over on my back and kick.Anyways, just because you surface doesn't mean you immediantly take the regulator out!
He was not always right, but was never in doubt.Believe it or not, from what I have heard, some people do not breathe from the regulator at the surface at the end of the dive because they want to make sure they are back on the boat with 500 PSI (or reasonably close to it).
As I said, I got the information from Thalassamania, who I believe was involved with NAUI standards at one point.
niceIt's called a Christmas tree ladder. Standard procedure on my boat especially when the seas are "sporty".
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It was a part of the SSI OWD course in the 2000-2005 period, we used to use the instructional video during our courses and using a snorkel was mentioned as something important during a giant stride entry.As I said, I got the information from Thalassamania, who I believe was involved with NAUI standards at one point.