Help Getting on board
#1
Posted 22 March 2006 - 07:33 PM
#2
Posted 22 March 2006 - 07:51 PM
#3
Posted 22 March 2006 - 08:29 PM
part of what keeps your back straight is your abdomen so do some work on that too!
#4
Posted 22 March 2006 - 09:05 PM
squars with weightsI work out with weights and am in fairly good shape. But for some reason the last 2 steps of a boat ladder are difficult with a tank on my back. Does anyone have suggestions for building the muscles used to get back on board?
#5
Posted 22 March 2006 - 09:22 PM
squats with weights
Deep knee bends with doubles on?
(heck, I can't even LIFT a pair of twin steel 120s without hurting something!)
#6
Posted 22 March 2006 - 09:55 PM
A couple of other ideas:
Think about using the movement of the boat to assist you - time your steps to work with the boat.
Nothing wrong with pausing a few seconds as your gear clears the water - you can catch your wind, and let your gear drain - that helps reduce the weight
If you're small, or packing doubles or tired or physically challenged -
Talk to the DM, and discuss your options before the dive... here are a few I suggest
1 - the DM can grab your tank yoke and help pull you up the last step
2 - Hand up your weights
3 - Clip/tie your gear off to the tag line and get some help hauling it aboard when everyone else is onboard
Edited by Capn Jack, 22 March 2006 - 09:57 PM.
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#7
Posted 22 March 2006 - 10:38 PM
If you're small, or packing doubles or tired or physically challenged -
Talk to the DM, and discuss your options before the dive... here are a few I suggest
1 - the DM can grab your tank yoke and help pull you up the last step
2 - Hand up your weights
3 - Clip/tie your gear off to the tag line and get some help hauling it aboard when everyone else is onboard
And if you small and packing doubles???
Good suggestions for people that need that extra help.
And don't forget to tip that helpful DM.
Kimber
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#8
Posted 23 March 2006 - 07:14 AM
The next day I went out and bought a bike to strengthen my legs, beware that this may change your wetsuit size!
Dive ladders have never given me a problem but pulling my self into a dingy has.
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#9
Posted 23 March 2006 - 02:57 PM
Gear up at home, and do stair step exercises
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#10
Posted 23 March 2006 - 06:49 PM
One more in the exercise category....
Gear up at home, and do stair step exercises
Sooo -- which gear should I use -- the twin 104s -- twin 95s or twin 85s? Maybe just grab a deco bottle or two?
Actually I think going somewhere you could actually walk stairs or using one of those steps people use for aerobic stepping class would be more beneficial -- where you actually have to lift the gear up with your musculature vs just the action of your legs going up and down and the gear basically staying stationary.
Kimber
Pink ~~~ It's the New Black!!!
#11
Posted 23 March 2006 - 07:03 PM
I don't have any stairs, but maybe putting all the weight I own in my BC trim pockets and climbing up and down a ladder will work. (Not going to ditch my weight pockets when getting on board)
It seems to be when I get to where my arms are even with my body and I have to get the center above my arms is the problem. I think my legs are strong, but my upper back and shoulders aren't strong enough.
#12
Posted 27 March 2006 - 09:36 AM
Getting the DM to pull that tank yoke is wonderful, but sometimes you can ask for help and they look at you like maybe you shouldn't be diving if you can't get back on the boat.
My thought on this is that those that look at you like you shouldn't be diving should not be acting as professional DMs. This is their job and they are obliged to do it.
#13
Posted 27 March 2006 - 10:18 AM
ANYTIME you do not appreciate the attitude of the crew, make sure the owner/operator knows. Most of us work for the joy, and don't need jerks like this in the industry. You are the customer.Getting the DM to pull that tank yoke is wonderful, but sometimes you can ask for help and they look at you like maybe you shouldn't be diving if you can't get back on the boat.
My thought on this is that those that look at you like you shouldn't be diving should not be acting as professional DMs. This is their job and they are obliged to do it.
If the attitude of the operator mirrors that of the rude DM, let the rest of us know. Bad news travels pretty well.
There are a lot of divers out there who have difficulties for one reason or another. That is one major reason why the crew is there, to help their CUSTOMERS enjoy the experience. This ain't boot camp, you're paying for service.
Arrrh, to the plank with them!!!
Jacques Yves Cousteau
#14
Posted 27 March 2006 - 10:39 AM
Dennis
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#15
Posted 27 March 2006 - 05:38 PM
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