Class in buoyancy control?

[Jim Lapenta]

To echo what Doug said. Just because NAUI may not list a formal "buoyancy course" does not mean you cannot get one above and beyond the work they already put into it in their regular offerings. Do you want a card or is it more important to get the skills down? I've been working with some people off and on and advising them on things here and there. One instructor has suggested I put together a formal outline to help people with buoyancy issues as practice for teaching later on. I could even make a mini course with no certification involved but with the goal of simply improving a persons skills and enjoyment of the sport. You don't need an instructor to do this. A DM or AI who has his stuff together could work with someone on an individual basis and really help them out. Check with your NAUI shop. I'll bet he/she has an answer you'll like.

 

[BarryNL]

At least these:

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
SDI Buoyancy Diver
SSI Advanced Buoyancy

GUE Fundamentals

 

[jeanne001]

Hi,
I too have bouyancy problems. I recently (Oct. 14th) took PADI's Peak Performance Bouyancy class. We had 2.5 hours of class room work. Then went to Lake George, NY and did 2 tanks dives. the very first thing we did was proper weighting and finning and breathing techniques. then we did the hoops. What a great class. Although, I am still having some problems. I believe with more dives and practice It will all start to come toghether. so take a class and hopefully we'll both get better. Good Luck!

Jeanne

 

[SteveTW]

First, thank you all for your input. I'm not after a card. I just want to improve my buoyancy skills. I know that with time in the water I will get better. Being new to the sport and at this time of year in NJ, it's hard to find someone to dive with (Hint- any buddies out there?). I've only got 7 dives to my name so I still need to work on skills. I'll give my instructor a call and see if "we" can come up with something together.

IceBergSlim Just dive, dive, dive . When you are done, dive some more.
Hit a pool, lake or quarry for practice.
This is where the dive buddy come into play

I'm going to try the local community collage and see if I can yse their pool for practice.
Again, thank you all.
Steve

 

[spectrum]

SteveTW

You have the right idea diving more and more is the key and this is a hard time of the year to get things rolling. The right class or researched information is very important to give you some direction in what you are trying to accomplish. Having an instructor or mentor to objectively observe is a huge help.

It sounds like jeanne001 got the real deal in her PPB course.

Pete

 

[PinkPADIgal]

You can pick up the PADI AOW book and read the chapter on PPB. There is also a video.

A class is good, but nothing with replace practice. Diving more will help you find the balance.

 

[SteveTW]

Thanks Amy. I'll hit my other LDS and get their book.
And THANK YOU ALL for your help & hints.
Steve

 

[texdiveguy]

I took a PADI PPB class as a newer diver....read the materials,,,,is was not of much value....I have found that just getting out and diving is the best teacher in the area.

 

[TSandM]

Don't know how far you are interested in driving, but Ed Hayes in CT does an extensive buoyancy class which sounds fantastic.

 

[trucker girl]

Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty vs. the Peak Performance dive for the PADI AOW are two different things. The AOW dive is just an intro, really.

I learned a lot from that one dive- my instructor teaches skills any time I've gone diving with him, even just for fun. But I learned a lot formally for that one dive. One thing the book talks about is picturing yourself diving with proper buoyancy in your mind before you dive. I hadn't really thought about that before, and I found that that technique really did seem to help, if only because it made me think about my buoyancy ahead of time!

Maybe I'm just a sucker for gimics, though...