Class in buoyancy control?

[SteveTW]

Is there an agency that has a course in buoyancy control? I got certified with NAUI but I can't find anything with them
Thanks for any help,
Steve

 

[knotical]

At least these:

PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
SDI Buoyancy Diver
SSI Advanced Buoyancy

 

[1_T_Submariner]

A good mentor and a bunch of dives.

Or the classes listed.

 

[scubafool]

Your question has already been answered, so no need for me to answer it again. But I just wanted to compliment you on realizing that you need to work on this skill and being proactive in attempting to improve your diving. Bouyancy control is challenging to master, but I think that it is one of the most fundamental skills in diving, and often doesn't receive the amount of attention that I think it deserves in OW classes.

 

[Henryville]

There's more to it than just buoyancy, but I would add GUE's Fundamentals of DIR Diving to the above list.

 

[spectrum]

Do your homework before you sign up. A good program will start with configuration, weighting and positioning for trim and then go into practical skills. Some discussion of what buoyancy is all about should also happen.

If an instructor just takes you diving and gives you an Ata Boy for making through a few hula hoops you have wasted your time and money.

Be sure to do it at home in your normal exposure protection. If you do it over the winter in warm water you will be missing out on the real lesson.

Pete

 

[IceBergSlim]

Just dive, dive, dive . When you are done, dive some more.

Hit a pool, lake or quarry for practice.

Control is something that is hard to teach in a class. It is more of a Zen-like thing.

Instructors will go on and on about weight and trim but keep in mind that the typical "Peak Performance Buoyancy" course is a "gimme" for them.

Be properly weighted, understand the swing of your tanks buoyancy, use the same gear every time in applicable waters or adjust for new ventures if required. These things should be second nature for you in no time.

With practice you will feel the difference. No need for an instructor to tell you "how".

 

[shark girl]

If an instructor just takes you diving and gives you an Ata Boy for making through a few hula hoops you have wasted your time and money.

Good advice, Peter!

My AOW peak performance buoyancy was a bit like this! We did skills for about 30 minutes, then surfaced, then on to the next topic... I guess it gave me a starting point but I would have liked a bit more advice- placing weights, finning techniques etc. I was left wishing I'd asked more questions about what was involved in the course. Guess the les-than-a-metre viz didn't help too much either. I guess finding a mentor is the way forward now!

 

[spectrum]

I guess finding a mentor is the way forward now!

Wurked for me.

 

[japan-diver]

Is there an agency that has a course in buoyancy control? I got certified with NAUI but I can't find anything with them
Thanks for any help,
Steve

Steve,
Good that you have realized that you have a weakness in a certain area. Did you talk with your instructor about this? In the NAUI system instructors are taught to emphasize this skill in every course and its a primary skill in the basic course. If you need more work on this skill your instructor should be able to help you out- remember its not about the card but what you learn. Many NAUI instructors have designed courses to address these problems and I know at our shop we run clinics or mini's to give people a chance to address certain problems. I'm sure if you talk to your instructor he/she can help you address the particular problems you are having.

Doug Bennett
NAUI Course Director #17952