trident209
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It's all about comfort. Staying calm and comfortable underwater. When we learned our diving skills, there was a test known as "pool comp" where we swam along the bottom, the instructors (unnanounced) came down, ripped off our masks and regs, tied hoses in knots (tight knots at that) and shut off our tank valves. We had to stay calm and remove the gear, correct the deficencies and get organized and then surface in order to pass.
It sounds crazy - and yes it was. They said it was to simulate "rough surf conditions." I have yet to experience any surf that has tied my hoses in knots and shut off my tank valves but hey... lol My point is, the whole reason for the test was to show us that no matter what conditions exist, you must stay calm. Diving can be dangerous of course but if you are cool, calm and collected you will be good to go.
I am not saying for anyone to try the above test as we were under the watchful eye of expert instructors. Stay calm and you will be fine. HAVE FUN!!
It sounds crazy - and yes it was. They said it was to simulate "rough surf conditions." I have yet to experience any surf that has tied my hoses in knots and shut off my tank valves but hey... lol My point is, the whole reason for the test was to show us that no matter what conditions exist, you must stay calm. Diving can be dangerous of course but if you are cool, calm and collected you will be good to go.
I am not saying for anyone to try the above test as we were under the watchful eye of expert instructors. Stay calm and you will be fine. HAVE FUN!!