Filling out Dive Log

[scubadiver1973]

I haven't been diving in about 5 years, Does anybody know if there is a website that shows you how to fill out a dive log..It's been that long and sad to say I have forgot how to fill it out.....Thanks

 

[Jersey Chris]

I haven't been diving in about 5 years, Does anybody know if there is a website that shows you how to fill out a dive log..It's been that long and sad to say I have forgot how to fill it out.....Thanks

What you can do is just ask the instructor that gives you the refresher course. I am sure they will give you a quick briefing. Good luck and have fun.

 

[fisherdvm]

I don't bother with the nitrogen calculation, etc. As most of my dives are very conservative and I use a computer.

Main thing is just to log your suit type, hood, protection, fins, BC type, and weight used. So the next time, you use the same configuration, you'd know how much lead to wear.

Nice to have it signed by your buddy, as you might want to have your log verified later for higher level training.

 

[msg]

You could get a log book. It has everything about the dive that should be filled out. Make the comments about the dive that you remember. A log will help you in the future in seeing how you have progressed in your diving.

 

[scubadiver1973]

how do you figure out the group your in like A B C etc. downtime and stuff like that... Is there a certain formula that you use.........

 

[Spimon]

Sure is. Pressure group comes from your dive tables. I take it you don't remember how to use tables?
Most computers will record max depth and bottom time for your dive, so you should be able to get them from that.
Mine also does minimum water temperature as well.

 

[Walter]

After your refresher, you could use your old one as a guide.

 

[fisherdvm]

how do you figure out the group your in like A B C etc. downtime and stuff like that... Is there a certain formula that you use.........

Email scubatoys.com folks from private scubaboard email (click on their name on this link http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/hot-deals/224616-scubatoys-giving-things-away-again.html). They will forward you a code to activate their software. The software will take you through what ever table you chose, and help you calculate the group.

Each agency uses a different table, with different layout, and slightly different pressure groups. The program will help you learn how to read the table, calculate your nitrogen level, residual nitrogen time, and plan multiple dives within the same day.

SAC calculation is more complicated, and most people don't try to teach that in OW class. So ignore any thing printed in your book as SAC.

Your OW book from way in the past should have a few examples of going through the table. Using scubatoy.com's program (free) will help you even more.

 

[perdidochas]

how do you figure out the group your in like A B C etc. downtime and stuff like that... Is there a certain formula that you use.........

That's part of the dive tables. You definitely need to refresh before going underwater.

 

[lmorin]

Does PADI offer a "Logbook Course?" Do you really need to fill in all the little slots for trivial info? What's the purpose? Yes, some folks get great satisfaction filling in the blanks. On the other hand, probably just as many don't even have a logbook. I'm toward that end of the spectrum. I just exhausted a formal logbook and will not buy another, but will get a simple notebook, instead. On a given dive, I note only the things of interest to me, e.g., whether I was cold, and if so, what the water temp was; novel things I saw/did/happened; comments and ratings about the food/accommodations/dive op/DM. However, most dive notes consist of a dive number, place and date. That's it.