TERRIBLE diver trim

[C Dub]

Fantastic! Thanks for posting it!

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Very nice, but I don't get the point. When you're drifting with current trim isn't a concern. Of course it's not DIR ... it's not PADI either ... it's not even scuba ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

So trim is no concern when you are drifting. I was under the impression that many people felt it was important all the time.. even ascending and descending if I read Scubaboard correctly..

 

[Scott]

That just looks fun, relaxing and free.




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[MXGratefulDiver]

So trim is no concern when you are drifting. I was under the impression that many people felt it was important all the time.. even ascending and descending if I read Scubaboard correctly..

... it matters when you're trying to move through the water ... because bad trim causes you to have to work harder, which increases your work load and therefore your air consumption (among other things).

When you're moving with the water ... who cares ... you're just another piece of flotsam going with the flow.

I daresay when this gentleman is doing one of his long free-dives, proper trim is among his primary concerns ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[EFX]

... it matters when you're trying to move through the water ... because bad trim causes you to have to work harder, which increases your work load and therefore your air consumption (among other things).

When you're moving with the water ... who cares ... you're just another piece of flotsam going with the flow.

And when the flotsam hits an obstruction .......

Damn. Facing backwards = bad trim.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Walking on the coral . . .tsk tsk tsk

 

[rhwestfall]

Ouch! - fire coral, Ouch! - urchin, Ouch! - stone fish.....

somewhat jealous - I wish I had better free diving skills........

 

[dumpsterDiver]

I know, I know.. absolutely TERRIBLE.

Maybe we could all chip in and buy him a PADI OW course.. so he could improve his presence underwater!!!

 

[tajkd]

It is great fun to do a drift dive in some unique orientation. I've done it many times and, at the rate he seems to be moving, I'd be doing somersaults. Check out this fun dive on the Carib Dancer last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6B8q64-vDA

 

[nimoh]

I'd be willing to bet that he didn't analyze the gas he is breathing