Roll call OW lake July 14/15

[Venio]

Who is going to CSSP this weekend for checkout dives with ST?

[PlatypusMan]

Originally Posted by Venio

Who is going to CSSP this weekend for checkout dives with ST?

I'll be out there on Sunday with the Rescue class.

Unknown right now if we'll use the ST pavilion or the Rescue Dock.

[Vercingetorix]

Originally Posted by PlatypusMan

I'll be out there on Sunday with the Rescue class.

Unknown right now if we'll use the ST pavilion or the Rescue Dock.

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<DIV>Hey, Platy, join us (Rescue) on Saturday. You're my favorite victim.</DIV>

[Vercingetorix]

Venio, if your OW lets out early in Saturday or Sunday, come on over to the Rescue class (we'll be at the pavillions by th plane; to the left, far end,after you enter the CSSP grounds). Come and see what you'll eventually be involved with. And don't be surprised if an instructor walks over to you and whispers to you to fall down and "fake" a choking or heart attack. They'll want to see if we Rescue students are observing both land and water situations.

[NewDaScuba13]

I'll be out there for Open Water check-out dive!

[ertechsg]

Originally Posted by Vercingetorix

(we'll be at the pavillions by th plane; to the left, far end,after you enter the CSSP grounds). Come and see what you'll eventually be involved with. And don't be surprised if an instructor walks over to you and whispers to you to fall down and "fake" a choking or heart attack. They'll want to see if we Rescue students are observing both land and water situations.

Can't swim that far air won't last.

[ntburchf]

I'll be there.
Just finished up the pool sessions with Patrick today.

What a blast..
I must say, Patrick is a great teacher, very detailed, and patient.
Remind me to never go to "Jack in the Box" and have spicy chicken lunch.
What heartburn, thought I was going to have to call it a day (but found the tums) ---

Just need to figure out the secret of this Zegal Brigade that keeps pushing
my face into the water.

[Vercingetorix]

Originally Posted by ntburchf

Just need to figure out the secret of this Zegal Brigade that keeps pushing my face into the water.

Given that it's a a rear-inflate, don'tfill it all the way and you'll be fine. I used Brigade during my OW and use a BP/W now. Now, when you want to totally relax on the surface, full inflate and lay back flat. My divemates with their wrap-around inflates were jealous.

[TxHockeyGuy]

Originally Posted by ntburchf

I'll be there.
Just finished up the pool sessions with Patrick today.

What a blast..
I must say, Patrick is a great teacher, very detailed, and patient.
Remind me to never go to "Jack in the Box" and have spicy chicken lunch.
What heartburn, thought I was going to have to call it a day (but found the tums) ---

Just need to figure out the secret of this Zegal Brigade that keeps pushing
my face into the water.

As was already stated don't fully inflate the BCD, inflate it just enough to stay on the surface. Also, if you have rear trim pockets you might try putting about 1/3 of your weight there, that does help some. The most important thing though is always float on your back at least slightly. Don't try to swim forward or the bladder will do exactly what it is designed to do, trim you out horizontally and put your face in the water. Of course underwater that's exactly that you want.

[ntburchf]

Originally Posted by TxHockeyGuy

As was already stated don't fully inflate the BCD, inflate it just enough to stay on the surface. Also, if you have rear trim pockets you might try putting about 1/3 of your weight there, that does help some. The most important thing though is always float on your back at least slightly. Don't try to swim forward or the bladder will do exactly what it is designed to do, trim you out horizontally and put your face in the water. Of course underwater that's exactly that you want.

Figured it out.. Added the back trim.. and seems to help a lot!.It also dawned on me, how much time are ya on the surface anyways

Messed around in the pool today, put in 8 lbs in the front. 6lbs in the trim pockets. Should sink my 158 lbs now [img]smileys/smiley18.gif[/img]

Made the big decision today, to not use the rent gear to do this. I like having my own of whatever I do.
So, got an Atomic B2 reg , Aries Epic T3 Elite puter , Oceanic Alpha 8 octo
(so do I get to be a Dork Diver Now) lolol

See ya all there in the Morning.