Blackwood
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I ascend flat out using my lungs (i.e. no finning).
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PerroneFord:I was directing this at everyone who has mentioned being a DM or diving with a DM. What I am asking is it common for a DM to essentially corral divers, keep an eye on their gas, and determine when to thumb a dive for a particular diver or group of divers.
Again, I have never been with a DM in the water, so I don't know if this is SOP.
PerroneFord:I was directing this at everyone who has mentioned being a DM or diving with a DM. What I am asking is it common for a DM to essentially corral divers, keep an eye on their gas, and determine when to thumb a dive for a particular diver or group of divers.
Again, I have never been with a DM in the water, so I don't know if this is SOP.
Oriskany Divemaster:Or you can opt for the short answer which would be, "Yes."
Did that answer your question?
gangrel441:I just take in a deep breath, hold it in as hard as I can, and bolt for the surface with all my might.![]()
PerroneFord:I was directing this at everyone who has mentioned being a DM or diving with a DM. What I am asking is it common for a DM to essentially corral divers, keep an eye on their gas, and determine when to thumb a dive for a particular diver or group of divers.
Again, I have never been with a DM in the water, so I don't know if this is SOP.
gangrel441:I just take in a deep breath, hold it in as hard as I can, and bolt for the surface with all my might.![]()
fisherdvm:I think I'll try that, should I inflate my BC too??