solside1971
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Dear All,
I'm quite a Newbie in RB diving and own a rEvo. rEvo has 3 checklists: 1) a built checklist where you follow steps to assemble your unit, 2) a closed check list where you check your unit when you have assembled it and of course prior to diving, incl. calibration and 3) a pre-dive check (just before you jump into the water.
When I did my RB class, my instructor briefed me on how important those lists are and that you should respect them. As I'm a OC DIR diver (mostly GUE), I'm used to follow a certain preparation line before I jump into the water and I'm also rather organized. Consequently I still follow all those lists, which means that before diving, I also calibrate the unit, etc. However, I noticed when I go diving with other RB divers, that they do not really follow the lists, i.e. not always calibrate, but calibrate just before a trip, just do the negative check and the sensors, and also do not really pre-breathe 5 minutes, but just a while when they walk down to the water. I also noticed that the instructors do not really do this even though they have students or do dives with former students. And instructors have been to me usually a kind of role model, who should themselves do what they "preach". Ok, as a newbie you might be really "obsessive" with details and still do not have the complete routine or might not be yet capable to evaluate the specific details under water (i.e. to "interpret" the millivolts according to the PO2 and you do not do it everyday, and the instructors or more advanced people have much more knowledge and know their unit more intimately. I must admit it often gives me a bad feeling, like if I'm "retarded" or too slow etc. and all the others have to wait for me, but on the other hand I would like to trust myself and prepare well, be sure about my equipment...
So I was wondering how you do see this? Thanks!
I'm quite a Newbie in RB diving and own a rEvo. rEvo has 3 checklists: 1) a built checklist where you follow steps to assemble your unit, 2) a closed check list where you check your unit when you have assembled it and of course prior to diving, incl. calibration and 3) a pre-dive check (just before you jump into the water.
When I did my RB class, my instructor briefed me on how important those lists are and that you should respect them. As I'm a OC DIR diver (mostly GUE), I'm used to follow a certain preparation line before I jump into the water and I'm also rather organized. Consequently I still follow all those lists, which means that before diving, I also calibrate the unit, etc. However, I noticed when I go diving with other RB divers, that they do not really follow the lists, i.e. not always calibrate, but calibrate just before a trip, just do the negative check and the sensors, and also do not really pre-breathe 5 minutes, but just a while when they walk down to the water. I also noticed that the instructors do not really do this even though they have students or do dives with former students. And instructors have been to me usually a kind of role model, who should themselves do what they "preach". Ok, as a newbie you might be really "obsessive" with details and still do not have the complete routine or might not be yet capable to evaluate the specific details under water (i.e. to "interpret" the millivolts according to the PO2 and you do not do it everyday, and the instructors or more advanced people have much more knowledge and know their unit more intimately. I must admit it often gives me a bad feeling, like if I'm "retarded" or too slow etc. and all the others have to wait for me, but on the other hand I would like to trust myself and prepare well, be sure about my equipment...
So I was wondering how you do see this? Thanks!