Five Point Descent

Objective: 

 Learn how to safely descend and ascend using the five point method

Value: 

 This skill will enable you and your buddy to be in sync on your ascents and descents

Steps to Perform: 

SORTED

  1. Signal - signal your buddy you are OK to descend
  2. Orient - orient yourself to your buddy, an exit or descent line [to avoid vertigo]
  3. Regulator - don't forget to put your regulator in your mouth now, next stop - cool stuff!
  4. Time - check the time to know how long to plan your dive for [many computers will make this easier]
  5. Equalize now is a great time to start your equalization
  6. Descend (Look Down & Descend) -look down to make sure you don't descend on anyone or anything and go down
Video Demo: 
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