Lukiedukie
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I am fully aware of what is reguired for the entrance to the class but I am curious of any physical requirements? Swim test or anything along those lines? Any one who has recently taken the PADI Rescue class please help
PADI Rescue reguirments
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nolatom
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I don't recall any. Rescue assumes you're in scuba gear for all the scenarios I remember. It helps to be in good shape, though, because it can get tiring doing the surface tows of unconscious "victim", especially when interrupted by simulated rescue breaths .
Mine was a PADI course. I think they assume you did your 200-yard swim for OW, so no new swim test.
Good luck with the course, it's really a good one to have. And have fun out at Stetson, which rocks.
Mine was a PADI course. I think they assume you did your 200-yard swim for OW, so no new swim test.
Good luck with the course, it's really a good one to have. And have fun out at Stetson, which rocks.
MoonWrasse
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There's no swim test for the rescue class.
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Lukiedukie
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Well I hope spelling is not a test if so I am toast. LOL Thanks guys. I planning to take the class in the fall but want to make sure I am ready for any physical requirements. Thanks guys looks like I need to find a pool to play in
BrianS
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Pulling the guys out of the ocean was worse than any swim test they can give you.
MoonWrasse
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BrianS:
Find a class of dwarves. That makes it more fun
DiveMaven
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I'm taking Rescue this winter. Since I know my physical fitness needs a lot of improvement, I've big time ratcheted up my workout routine and will be adding weight lifting soon.
Realistically, Rescue is just a good "excuse" for doing what I've needed to do for the past 10 years....lose fat, increase muscle mass, and increase cardiovascular fitness.
Realistically, Rescue is just a good "excuse" for doing what I've needed to do for the past 10 years....lose fat, increase muscle mass, and increase cardiovascular fitness.
Just finished the PADI Rescue course this weekend.
You have no formal swimming test, but we did 4 different rescue scenarios where I ended up towing in a diver from 75-100 yards offshore each time. In addition, we had to drag the diver out of the water several times also. Even if you are in pretty good shape and see a weight room a few times a week, the course is still taxing.
You have no formal swimming test, but we did 4 different rescue scenarios where I ended up towing in a diver from 75-100 yards offshore each time. In addition, we had to drag the diver out of the water several times also. Even if you are in pretty good shape and see a weight room a few times a week, the course is still taxing.
Yeah there's no swim tests but my instructor had us do the tow in an open water environment...if at any point we missed 2 rescue breaths he would say "Your diver is dead"...and make us start again from the beginning...i was more exhausted after this than my DM swim tests.
Cheers.
-J.-
Cheers.
-J.-
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