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I'm getting ready for my DM tests and while in San Carlos, Mexico this weekend decided to take on two fears that I had--removing my regulator and my mask underwater. I have taken my regulator out a couple times but always felt very uncomfortable/tense doing it. I've never removed my mask underwater other than in the pool training two years ago. I wear contacts so I was worried about doing it. My instructor let me know that he would be ripping off both the mask and regulator at some point so I had better be ready for it. So, Sunday I worked on skills while on two shallow solo dives off a dive boat. I think I removed the regulator about 20 times (exhaling the whole time), swam around a bit using my Air2 to get a good feel for it, and took my mask off six times (and managed to fully clear it each time). By the time I finished the second dive, it had become second nature to do either skill. Practice definitely pays off!
Then, Tuesday, I did my first shore dive with my instructor. I did a good entry, but got caught up in the surf zone exiting because my legs were too tired and I had to crawl out. Fun weekend all around!
Then, Tuesday, I did my first shore dive with my instructor. I did a good entry, but got caught up in the surf zone exiting because my legs were too tired and I had to crawl out. Fun weekend all around!