"giant stride entry" Why can't you jump?

[scubadada]

On my favorite boat, I do a backroll over the side. This allows me to control my flag and reel, and to make an immediate descent.

 

[Rooster59]

Y'all are doing this the hard way. Skip to 8:10. After I win the lottery I'll get my own boat. Y'all are invited, but this is how we roll:

 

[DeepSeaExplorer]

I only do a GS when I want to stay on the surface; otherwise, I just step in and go under. Doing a GS just makes it harder to get down, especially if your close to neutral weight.

The Spree had a nice jump off the side from the main deck. When I jump, I put both feet together before hitting the water to make a big splash, just because I can.

 

[Diver-Drex]

On my favorite boat, I do a backroll over the side. This allows me to control my flag and reel, and to make an immediate descent.

Blue Fathoms?

 

[Seaweed Doc]

Another reason not to hop is that nature and the vessel will conspire to roll just as you're hopping. That can pitch you in a direction and angle you don't intend.

One of the risks with a hop is that you go too far up and not far enough out. Your tank can whack the boat on the way down.

 

[bowlofpetunias]

Nobody has mentioned the important part of the "giant stride" is the giant part. I know one diver who really has a problem with it and takes too little a stride. I cringe every time as her tank seems to barely miss the boat. She didn't believe us till we filmed her entry

My OW instructor taught the Giant Stride, standard back roll and 3/4 back roll. Some of our sites off the rock platforms you need to adapt your entry due to height, surge, waves and currents.

 

[JohnnyC]

I prefer a forward off-axis half-twist with a Liberian finish. Similar to a Ukrainian finish but without the high heels in winter. It places my shoulder square in the face of any potential objects, marine life, errant divers and snorkelers, sharks that are a little too comfortable and need a reminder about who's the boss, etc.

 

[1isNone]

I prefer a forward off-axis half-twist with a Liberian finish. Similar to a Ukrainian finish but without the high heels in winter. It places my shoulder square in the face of any potential objects, marine life, errant divers and snorkelers, sharks that are a little too comfortable and need a reminder about who's the boss, etc.

When do you employ the full gainer with a half twist???

 

[JohnnyC]

......never go full gainer.

 

[scubadada]

Blue Fathoms?

Underwater Explorers out of Boynton Beach