sytech
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I prefer to doff my BCD in the water before going up the boat ladder in order to save my back.
When I go to Bonaire where the ocean is typically "flat" it's very easy to unclip myself a few feet away from the boat ladder and hand my BCD to
a crew member then remove my fins and go up the ladder.
I was in Cozumel a few weeks ago and the waters were somewhat turbulent plus the boat didn't have the most secure ladder so I grabbed onto the ladder and unclipped the BCD but had to be careful not to bang into the ladder while doing so.
I typically surface first so there's no consideration for other divers being behind or right under me.
Was wondering what the best technique is for doffing one's BCD in turbulent waters?
Thanks,
Sy
When I go to Bonaire where the ocean is typically "flat" it's very easy to unclip myself a few feet away from the boat ladder and hand my BCD to
a crew member then remove my fins and go up the ladder.
I was in Cozumel a few weeks ago and the waters were somewhat turbulent plus the boat didn't have the most secure ladder so I grabbed onto the ladder and unclipped the BCD but had to be careful not to bang into the ladder while doing so.
I typically surface first so there's no consideration for other divers being behind or right under me.
Was wondering what the best technique is for doffing one's BCD in turbulent waters?
Thanks,
Sy
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