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I also reccomend that you teach in what your students are wearing. If they are wearing a DIR compliant system, then you should be. If they are using a traditional setup, then you should be too!
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PADI standards state you must have one. They dont say you have to wear it. A few people seem to be getting these roll up snorkels. I am on the hunt for one but cant seem to find one...Snowbear:As for putting the snorkel on the mask - it [is] a problem when deploying the long hose. I think if you check your PADI rules, you'll find that the snorkel needs to be "available for use" which can be tucked somewhere other than your mask
Hmmm.... I haven't found this to be the case. How have you found (or imagine) this to be a problem?Axua:there is another skill that will be a problem with a hog set-up, the regulator recovery.
jagfish:Weightbelt and equiment removal I find to be challenging.
I've heard of guys talking about EQ removal and replacment in the water column, I'd like to see that...any videos out there?
I find it really easy since I do not have to reach behind me. The hose is across my chest and I just follow it until I get to the second stage.Axua:there is another skill that will be a problem with a hog set-up, the regulator recovery.