If it fits, you should be starting to get the hang of it after a handful of dives. If it does not fit, you may always be fighting with it.
A good way to work on the simple skills you'll need, is to find a sheltered, shallow spot and practice controlled descents and ascents... move from eight or nine metres to around two or three and then go back down again, trying to stop before you head for the surface or bounce off the bottom. Do this in water no deeper than 10 metres. Have a buddy with you.
Make sure the dump valve works well and that your thermal undies "release" gas rather than trapping it. Also, add only enough gas to make yourself comfy, and make any adjustments slowly.
Have fun.
A good way to work on the simple skills you'll need, is to find a sheltered, shallow spot and practice controlled descents and ascents... move from eight or nine metres to around two or three and then go back down again, trying to stop before you head for the surface or bounce off the bottom. Do this in water no deeper than 10 metres. Have a buddy with you.
Make sure the dump valve works well and that your thermal undies "release" gas rather than trapping it. Also, add only enough gas to make yourself comfy, and make any adjustments slowly.
Have fun.
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