ucfdiver
Contributor
These are screen shots from the SSI nitrox dvd that is used to supposedly train divers.
I really don't understand the logic behind these gear setups
1- you're gauges are NOT a plow, don't drag them dangling behind you beating against rocks and damaging the reef. Clip them across your body. I personally prefer high up on my right chest so I can glance down at it at any time.
2- What sense does it make to place your BACKUP 2nd stage away from your mouth? Spend 5 minutes and put it on a necklace where it's easy to access
3- This isn't easily seen in these screen shots, but stop having a dive knife contest with Crocodile Dundee. Your dive knife is mainly there to cut you out of fishing line and rope. Place a small one on your BC on top of your inflater hose where you can easily get to it, and use a snorkel strap to keep it from falling out. Keep a letter opener in your pocket for backup. Besides, placing a knife on your leg is placing it as far away from easy access as possible.
4- Stop weighting yourself so heavy that you nearly stand straight up in the water.
If there's a reason things are setup like this, please share it with me, I can't figure it out.