H2Andy
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this is what i do. works like a charm
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this is what i do. works like a charm
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M.D.
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Hello again,
Sorry I haven't responded to the various questions posed. So... I used to have problems with the safety stop, but it turned out to be me just finning around too much. The last couple dives I did the safety stop was fine.
With respect to the BC l/p inflator, I usually use the secondary(?) deflate, where you pull down on the hose and the shoulder valve vents.
I shall try forcibly exhaling on the initial descent to see if that helps any.
Any I own my own suit.
Ok then... there was a lot of great info posted and I thank you all for responding. I'll let you know how it goes.
Sorry I haven't responded to the various questions posed. So... I used to have problems with the safety stop, but it turned out to be me just finning around too much. The last couple dives I did the safety stop was fine.
With respect to the BC l/p inflator, I usually use the secondary(?) deflate, where you pull down on the hose and the shoulder valve vents.
I shall try forcibly exhaling on the initial descent to see if that helps any.
Any I own my own suit.
Ok then... there was a lot of great info posted and I thank you all for responding. I'll let you know how it goes.
A "feet first surface dive" is designed for this very situation. You should have covered those in your OW class but some don't. Once your wetsuit fills with water you will be able to sink, if you are properly weighted at your safety stop you do not need to add more lead.
Ber :lilbunny:
Ber :lilbunny:
pcarlson1911
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Ber taught the feet firstsurface dive to my wife who was having the same problem but was properly weighted with no air in bc.
Set up the kick likethis:
hands on surface onrespective sides palms down like a letter t
one foot to the front, one foot to the back
At the same time snap your feet together and push down onthe water with your hands. This motion will pop you up out of the water.
As you start to submerge, turn your hands uptothe sky and snap them together overyour head pushing up on the water this will keep your momentum going. Keep your toes pointed, and you will be down no problem.
It is easy to do once you figure it out.
Set up the kick likethis:
hands on surface onrespective sides palms down like a letter t
one foot to the front, one foot to the back
At the same time snap your feet together and push down onthe water with your hands. This motion will pop you up out of the water.
As you start to submerge, turn your hands uptothe sky and snap them together overyour head pushing up on the water this will keep your momentum going. Keep your toes pointed, and you will be down no problem.
It is easy to do once you figure it out.
OP
M.D.
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I generally do shore dives, but thanks for the info.
Quick terminology here. An entry is for going from the shore to the water (ex: giant stride, backroll), a surface dive is for going from the surface of the water to underwater. The feet first surface dive is for shore dives or other situations where you don't have a line to pull yourself down if needed. Wade out until you are floating in water that's 10 feet deep or so and try it, once you get the hang of it I think you'll like it.
Ber :lilbunny:
Ber :lilbunny:
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