Deep Water Entry: Giant Stride

Objective: 
  •  be able to safely enter deep water
Value: 

 Many times when you go out with a dive boat you'll be required to enter deep water completely geared up; this is the skill you'll use!

Steps to Perform: 
  1. [PRE] Perform your BWRAF check with your buddy before entering the water
  2. [PRE] Using a Figure 4 Position, put your fins on
  3. Inflate your BCD partially [25% should do it]
  4. Clip off or tuck in any dangling things that might bonk you on the head [e.g. your air guage and your alternate air source]
  5. Place your left hand on your weight buckle holding it closed; [this is a good place to hold your air guage if it's not clipped off]
  6. Hold your mask on your face and your reg in your mouth [fingers on mask, palm over regulator]
  7. Look up [at a 45 degree angle]
  8. Take one step [DON't HOP, you might slip]
  9. As you enter the water, scissor your legs together to prevent any further descent
  10. When you reach the surface, signal OK [hand over head making a big "o" signal toughing your head]
Video Demo: 
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