Quote: (Originally Posted by
Dsix36)
Go ahead, let me have it. I am not taking a class. I am going to my neighbors pool tomorrow and next weekend off the boat I go.
Where are you diving? Not Florida I hope!
My suggestions:
* Figure out your proper weighting in the pool wearing all of the layers of underclothes you'll use in open water!!!!
* Plan to adjust your weights again in open water
* Go slow
* Keep the dump valve fully open all of the time
* Have a buddy who know how to dive dry stick close and have them carry a couple of extra ankle weights they can clip on if you need it.
* On ascent take your time, and focus on dumping all the air you need to
* Finally - Stick to 30-40 fsw on your first dive or two.