whaleboy
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I noticed Ive been posting too many neg buoyancy posts, so time to set my trim...
After a couple of months in DM, just pool OW and DSD
followed by a day at the lake. I have completed;
1. Mask,snorkel and fins only swim, 800 yards in 12:45 min. (5 points)
2. 15 minute tread, (with the last 2min hands out of water) No float, self-rescue etc, but vertical tread. (5 points)
3. 400 yard swim, 5:28 min (5 points)
Today my Instructor taught us how to do the gear exchange. Out of the 3 of us DM candidates, I was the
dope that put on the Instructors BC with the hose caught in back of the BC, making further buddy breathing
nearly impossible.
I think if I were scored I would have got a 2, since all gear was exchanged, but we had to come up.
Just have Gear Exchange and 100-yard Diver Tow to complete the Water-skills Development, but no worries, cause I already got 15 points.
What is keeping me coming back is I really enjoy helping others, and having this relaxed, fun atmosphere with no
pressure. The more I come back and talk out my concerns, the more I grow and become a better fit in the team.
It takes time and I have to admit this training program is unlike anything I have ever done.
After a couple of months in DM, just pool OW and DSD
followed by a day at the lake. I have completed;
1. Mask,snorkel and fins only swim, 800 yards in 12:45 min. (5 points)
2. 15 minute tread, (with the last 2min hands out of water) No float, self-rescue etc, but vertical tread. (5 points)
3. 400 yard swim, 5:28 min (5 points)
Today my Instructor taught us how to do the gear exchange. Out of the 3 of us DM candidates, I was the
dope that put on the Instructors BC with the hose caught in back of the BC, making further buddy breathing
nearly impossible.
I think if I were scored I would have got a 2, since all gear was exchanged, but we had to come up.
Just have Gear Exchange and 100-yard Diver Tow to complete the Water-skills Development, but no worries, cause I already got 15 points.
What is keeping me coming back is I really enjoy helping others, and having this relaxed, fun atmosphere with no
pressure. The more I come back and talk out my concerns, the more I grow and become a better fit in the team.
It takes time and I have to admit this training program is unlike anything I have ever done.