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PADI Open Water - DVD
Info. below is my personal
interpretation so please double check with your centre before booking.
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Overview
Don and adjust equipment
Inflate/deflate BCD at surface
Breathing underwater
Regulator recovery
Regulator clearing
Clearing a partially flooded mask
Underwater swimming
Submersible pressure gauge use
Alternate air source use
Hand signals
Ascents
Performance Requirements:
By the end of this confined water dive
the student will be able to:
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Don and adjust mask
fins
snorkel
BCD
scuba and weights
with the assistance of a buddy
instructor or certified assistant.
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Inflate/deflate a BCD at the surface using the low pressure
inflator.
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In shallow water
demonstrate proper compressed-air
breathing habits; remembering to breathe naturally and not hold the breath.
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In shallow water
clear a regulator while underwater using
both the exhalation and purge-button methods and resume breathing from it.
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In shallow water
recover a regulator hose from behind the
shoulder while underwater.
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In shallow water
clear a partially flooded mask while
underwater.
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Swim underwater with scuba equipment while maintaining
control of both direction and depth
properly equalizing the ears and mask to
accommodate depth changes.
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While underwater
locate and read the submersible pressure
gauge and signal whether the air supply is adequate or low based on the
gauge’s caution zone.
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In shallow water
breathe underwater for at least 30
seconds from an alternate air source supplied by another diver.
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While underwater
recognize and demonstrate standard hand
signals.
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Demonstrate the techniques for a proper ascent.
Highly Recommended: Why not do
your PADI Open
Water Course at Aquarius Red Sea Diving
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