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My wife and I decided (again) that we REALLY *REALLY* need to do buddy checks EVERY time and we spent two hours and developed a mnemonic that reflects what our most common errors are.
Our mnemonic is H. A. W. E.
H - Hoses. We have four of them plus the corrugated hose (in cold water). We will check the routing and connection of each hose. That will automatically check that we have our hoods and gloves on, that the BC hose and necklace are in the right place, and we'll tug each hose to make sure it's securely connected, and that air is flowing in each one. That will automatically put a little air into our drysuit and BC.
A - Air on.
W - Weights. We have our weights in, and we know how to release one another's weights.
E - Exhaust. The drysuit exhaust valve is fully open.
What do you guys think of this plan? Are we missing anything? We seem to always remember our mask and fins.
What phrase do you suggest to use to remember the mnemonic? I came up with Hot Assed Women (er, I mean Woman). The "E" I haven't figured out (Excellent?).
Someone suggested How Are We? which is really nice but not as memorable.
Thanks,
Bill & Emily
Our mnemonic is H. A. W. E.
H - Hoses. We have four of them plus the corrugated hose (in cold water). We will check the routing and connection of each hose. That will automatically check that we have our hoods and gloves on, that the BC hose and necklace are in the right place, and we'll tug each hose to make sure it's securely connected, and that air is flowing in each one. That will automatically put a little air into our drysuit and BC.
A - Air on.
W - Weights. We have our weights in, and we know how to release one another's weights.
E - Exhaust. The drysuit exhaust valve is fully open.
What do you guys think of this plan? Are we missing anything? We seem to always remember our mask and fins.
What phrase do you suggest to use to remember the mnemonic? I came up with Hot Assed Women (er, I mean Woman). The "E" I haven't figured out (Excellent?).
Someone suggested How Are We? which is really nice but not as memorable.
Thanks,
Bill & Emily