Peak performance Buoyancy

[a22shady]

I know that a lot having to do with a class comes down to an instructor and how well he/she will teach it can make a difference. So with that said I am sure each class can contribute something. I wanted to know more about what people got from the class when they took it. How they liked it, If anything changed or if it was a waste of time for them to take it.

Thanks

 

[Bossman]

I haven't taken the class, but every dive with my instructor is a peak performance buoyancy dive. I think the class can definitely help most people though. It's amazing how much easier diving is once you get your buoyancy correct.

 

[The Mighty Thor]

Rather than take PPB, if you are interested in getting your buoyancy skills better, I would recommend taking GUE Primer or equivalent.

 

[SailNaked]

It took me a long time to learn what I teach in a PPB class because I never took one, I would absolutely recommend it. but I would only take it from someone that can hover in 5ft of water 6" off the bottom forever.

 

[RJP]

I know that a lot having to do with a class comes down to an instructor and how well he/she will teach it can make a difference. So with that said I am sure each class can contribute something. I wanted to know more about what people got from the class when they took it. How they liked it, If anything changed or if it was a waste of time for them to take it.

Thanks

I took the course with Jason at The Scuba Connection and got an awful lot out of it. TSC puts a great deal of focus on proper weighting, trim, and propulsion techniques in all classes, and PPB is where it starts to really come together. I'd highly recommend it in conjunction with the advanced finning/propulsion clinic they offer. Feel free to PM me of you want more info.

 

[a22shady]

I actually am too scheduled to take with Jason this week. Just kinda wanted to see what others thought. I am not perfect but I feel my bouyancy control is really good. How ever I know I can work on my trim as I am not 100% streamlined yet.

 

[RJP]

I actually am too scheduled to take with Jason this week. Just kinda wanted to see what others thought. I am not perfect but I feel my bouyancy control is really good. How ever I know I can work on my trim as I am not 100% streamlined yet.

When's the class - maybe I'll swing by and say hello! (Live right near the shop and am in there all the time.)

 

[Zen1300]

I'm taking it in two weeks. I enjoyed working on buoyancy control during OW.

Its only two dives, but I'm hoping to get the most out of it.

 

[RJP]

I'm taking it in two weeks. I enjoyed working on buoyancy control during OW.

Its only two dives, but I'm hoping to get the most out of it.

Conducted properly it should have classroom and confined water time as well.

 

[TMHeimer]

I took the course with Jason at The Scuba Connection and got an awful lot out of it. TSC puts a great deal of focus on proper weighting, trim, and propulsion techniques in all classes, and PPB is where it starts to really come together. I'd highly recommend it in conjunction with the advanced finning/propulsion clinic they offer. Feel free to PM me of you want more info.

RJP, My experience was similar. I was doing OK before the course, but after it I found that my buoyancy was pretty darn good (except I still find it hard breathing with exaggerated empty or full lungs while trying to hover in the pool while weighted with either an 8 pound or 12 pound belt and no way to do a proper check--which is obvious)....difficult for new students to get the hang (no pun intended) of hovering under those conditions, no? In my normal gear it seems I can just be there motionless for as long as I want, usually without even thinking about lung volume--I guess my instructor did a good job back then. By the way, finally dived in NJ-Allenhurst Jetty, which was pretty good, and Manasquan R. Railroad Bridge....hmm.....