A wetsuit, a weight belt, and a pond

[Scuba Client]

Thank you all for your encouragement, very much.

Yesterday was my maiden voyage into the pond. I have spent countless hours swimming in it, but never when it was 50 degrees outside, or while wearing a wetsuit. It went well.

Just donning everything by myself (1.5m suit, 5m suit, hooded vest, boots, etc.) was a worthwhile exercise. By the time I do my first shore dive, I want it to be second nature.

The weight belt loaned to me by my LDS seemed to be just about dead on, but I would appreciate your thoughts. When I was vertical in the water, if I exhaled completely, I would sink down to about eye level. It was enough weight to keep me from just splashing around on the surface.

I learned that my right hip is stronger than my left. While flutter kicking facing down, I would consistently turn to the left. Time to focus on symmetry. I will try to find some videos that show a proper frog kick so I can learn that. Seems like an important thing to know when you want to be careful not to disturb the bottom.

Doffing solo was also a worthwhile exercise, as was rinsing everything with tap water and properly drying it.

Practice, practice, practice...

Next time, I will work in mask clearing.

It ain't the ocean, but it's in my backyard.

Why don't you do laps at your local pool? Fins/mask and snorkel. Build up stamina. Diving will become second nature. Practice a giant stride while you're there. No passive inhaling on the snorkel. No hyperventilating either.

 

[Bob DBF]

Why don't you do laps at your local pool?

That is his local pool.

Train the way you dive, great concept.

 

[TMHeimer]

That is his local pool.

Train the way you dive, great concept.

Agree. A pool or a pond Mr. Webb....

 

[Patrick Star]