The Journey to Decompression Procedures with Sidemount

[kensuf]

Excellent ideal.

However how heavy is that? Back issues is why i chose SM over BM doubles.

Do you support the tanks while taking the giant stride?

Chokers clip the bottles onto d-rings and hold them into place.

 

[DiveLikeAMuppet]

Yes I understand and I have been working Fundamentals. My question was roughly how much tolerance is acceptable for the tanks. So if my tanks float up by let's say 2 inches and it takes me 5 min to correct it, on my own would I be penalized?

What will get you penalised is acting unsafe, not hitting stops, not switching gas safely, not being able to solve problems and not maintain depth / team awareness. I doubt that most instructors would care about tanks being a bit out of trim.

 

[lostsheep]

Yes I understand and I have been working Fundamentals. My question was roughly how much tolerance is acceptable for the tanks. So if my tanks float up by let's say 2 inches and it takes me 5 min to correct it, on my own would I be penalized?

No one can answer how your instructor is going to judge you except your instructor for a subjective assessment like this.

 

[grantmac]

I'd want an instructor who would at least mention and coach tank trim.

That said I've seen lots of SM AN/DP footage both local and abroad with truly awful tank trim.

Team awareness, body positioning and buoyancy are all more important skills.

 

[Tigerpaw]

Thanks for the input everyone. Just trying to work hard at it and make the best use of my training time.