Dive Mistakes ??
#16
Posted 07 January 2010 - 02:24 PM
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#17
Posted 08 January 2010 - 09:40 AM
The short/short version = geared up without re-checking my air (had checked it before the run to the dive site... then turned it off). I caught this one on the boat, but still, the DM opened my tank for me ... then I find myself in the water without my weight belt. Now I was VERY up front and honest with the DM on the ride out... 2 dives past my checkout... equalization problems = slow going down and I suck air like there's no tomorrow... but still... totally wiped out whatever ego I might have had .
So first "real" dive and two oops... not an auspicous start... guess there might be a reason to come up with a pre-dive routine.
#18
Posted 08 January 2010 - 11:02 AM
I got quite a shock having jumped in and descended to about 40' with my air only just on.
Later analysis indicated that having turned my own air all the way on then back a quarter turn, during the "buddy" check, my less than experienced buddy then turned it all the way off, then on a quarter turn. I am ,it goes without saying, a bloody idiot for letting him!
The "Take a few breaths whilst watching the SPG" final check is now something i always perform and encourage in others. However urgent, everything else is secondary to the breathing requirement.
I had a bit of a moment during my DMT when hurrying to catch up with the instructor and class i jumped in without my fins?? if you can believe that!
Fortunately, another instructor was still on the boat and she, helpfully, threw one as far as she could in one direction and the second, just as far as she could 180 degrees away from it...........you just cant buy that kind of education. It hasn't happened since............
(Utila Stan? Very jealous!)
Dan
Bahamas....Expulsis Piratis - Restituta Commercia
There is no spoon.
#19
Posted 08 January 2010 - 11:25 AM
Hi guys!
I got quite a shock having jumped in and descended to about 40' with my air only just on.
Later analysis indicated that having turned my own air all the way on then back a quarter turn, during the "buddy" check, my less than experienced buddy then turned it all the way off, then on a quarter turn. I am ,it goes without saying, a bloody idiot for letting him!
The "Take a few breaths whilst watching the SPG" final check is now something i always perform and encourage in others. However urgent, everything else is secondary to the breathing requirement.
I had a bit of a moment during my DMT when hurrying to catch up with the instructor and class i jumped in without my fins?? if you can believe that!
Fortunately, another instructor was still on the boat and she, helpfully, threw one as far as she could in one direction and the second, just as far as she could 180 degrees away from it...........you just cant buy that kind of education. It hasn't happened since............
(Utila Stan? Very jealous!)
Bro". Join me in Rincon, PR in a couple weeks or Saint Martin in March!!!
#20
Posted 08 January 2010 - 12:30 PM
Bro". Join me in Rincon, PR in a couple weeks or Saint Martin in March!!!
I'd love to old boy, but the bank just wont allow. I was fortunate enough to get a shore dive in off Crash Boat just to the north of Rincon earlier on last year. Keep an eye out for Sea Horses and Gurnards. There was a quite excellent Tech shop we outfitted the tanks/lead through. Poseidon recreational rebreathers on PR? who'd have thunk it?
I'm keeping an on the Turks & Caicos trip tho.
Dive well my friend!
Dan
Bahamas....Expulsis Piratis - Restituta Commercia
There is no spoon.
#21
Posted 08 January 2010 - 01:14 PM
Hi guys!
I got quite a shock having jumped in and descended to about 40' with my air only just on.
Later analysis indicated that having turned my own air all the way on then back a quarter turn, during the "buddy" check, my less than experienced buddy then turned it all the way off, then on a quarter turn. I am ,it goes without saying, a bloody idiot for letting him!
The "Take a few breaths whilst watching the SPG" final check is now something i always perform and encourage in others. However urgent, everything else is secondary to the breathing requirement.
I had a bit of a moment during my DMT when hurrying to catch up with the instructor and class i jumped in without my fins?? if you can believe that!
Fortunately, another instructor was still on the boat and she, helpfully, threw one as far as she could in one direction and the second, just as far as she could 180 degrees away from it...........you just cant buy that kind of education. It hasn't happened since............
Say Dan,Couldn't help notice your location .4 years ago,thats where I did my final 2 OW. Stuarts Cove,Erica Lay a cute little English-- Lassie.Went to Nari Nari. I'll always remember that site.Scuba Diving Mag has a contest going on for your local.Answer "Why Divers choose Bahamas to Dive there."Not trying to take away from your trips WW."
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#22
Posted 08 January 2010 - 02:44 PM
After both fins are in place compliment them on the performance and execution of such a difficult skill. Discuss any nuances in the presentation that you are unsure of or any suggestions you may have from personal experience to enhance the overall enjoyment of using the no fin entry.
In all seriousness, fix one problem before continuing or making it worse.
Edited by Jerrymxz, 08 January 2010 - 02:46 PM.
Each wreck has a tale to tell about its life and its demise.
If you are observant while diving in dark places listen to the account each has to tell, You cannot come away unaffected.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude
#23
Posted 08 January 2010 - 03:19 PM
Can the critics laugh over your demonstration of such advanced skills at the watering hole afterwards?
#24
Posted 08 January 2010 - 05:34 PM
Can the critics laugh over your demonstration of such advanced skills at the watering hole afterwards?
Only uneducated single eye brow types would ridicule someone for a demonstration of a complex dive skill. In fact you should approach the individual and attempt to engage them on some of the intricacies of when such a method is best employed. At first they may be too humble to want to talk about it but with some coaxing they should be willing to converse about it. Especially if you ask them if it would be ok for you to post pictures of the demonstration on the internet so everyone could benefit from the presentation. Normally this approach is followed be an open dialogue and a fresh round of beverages.
Each wreck has a tale to tell about its life and its demise.
If you are observant while diving in dark places listen to the account each has to tell, You cannot come away unaffected.
Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude
#25
Posted 08 January 2010 - 10:47 PM
#26
Posted 09 January 2010 - 09:16 AM
At the time i recall, I frankly just felt like a bit of a knob.
It's true what what they say, go to SD to meet nice folk and feel good about yourself or go to Scuba-board and get into a row!
For information, this was actually at the Nari Nari, a tame but pretty training site with Cove's and the fins did sink. At 40' depth with crystal clear viz it was not a dangerous exercise. Just time consuming.....i recall i also withstood a hammering for being tardy in joining the training class. But then, i also seem to recall an awful great deal of the DMT seemed to involve my taking hits for something or other. Nobody ever ASKS you if you want your character built, do they?
I'll have a look at that question competition. Although in my case it's a simple draw, only that of proximity. I can see the cooling stacks near Stuart Coves from my bedroom window.
Back to thread topic, did anyone hear any more about that lad who'd dived in on a surface interval without his scuba unit to retrieve a "dropped over board" item. I remember he'd still had on his weight belt and was unable (or to panicked) to release it and thusly sunk and drowned. I remember that was around late summer, early fall last year in the US i think. There's a hell of a lesson right there.
Dan
Bahamas....Expulsis Piratis - Restituta Commercia
There is no spoon.
#27
Posted 09 January 2010 - 10:35 PM
It's true what what they say, go to SD to meet nice folk and feel good about yourself or go to Scuba-board and get into a row!
Nope, nobody ever asked me before the lesson commenced!Nobody ever ASKS you if you want your character built, do they?
Back to thread topic, did anyone hear any more about that lad who'd dived in on a surface interval without his scuba unit to retrieve a "dropped over board" item. I remember he'd still had on his weight belt and was unable (or to panicked) to release it and thusly sunk and drowned. I remember that was around late summer, early fall last year in the US i think. There's a hell of a lesson right there.
Yes, indeed it is, and I think we had a thread on this particular learning lesson. Hopefully, all who visit our site & read these threads will learn from the mistakes of others.....
After all, one man feeling like a bit of a knob - and admitting it - is a great lesson for us all! Thanks, everyone
#28
Posted 12 February 2010 - 01:02 PM
#29
Posted 18 February 2010 - 09:37 PM
The trouble starts when we're not paying attention and forget to put some air in our BCs before dropping the whole rig in. It's amazing how fast those suckers sink to the bottom. It's also hard to live down. Ask me how I know.
My metabolic rate is pleasantly stuck.
Let those winds of time blow over my head,
I'd rather die while I'm living than live while I'm dead.
#30
Posted 18 February 2010 - 09:39 PM
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