Crewfish13
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So, I had my first opportunity to get into my in-laws' pool with my new gear last weekend, and figured that I ought to make sure I'm comfortable in the 62-degree water before I fork over the money for a tank/fill. So, Friday night, I tried to get into my thick wetsuit and fail (thighs are too big and/or I need some suit lube). Not to be deterred, I grab my 3mm steamer, mask, snorkel, boots and fins, and hop in. Well, 62 is a little cold for a 3mm suit. I didn't feel like working on my shivering skills over the weekend, so no tank for me. Not to worry, though, as the weather's getting warmer and they're having a heater put in next week.
I realized, though, that I'll probably jump into the pool, descend to 9 feet, and wonder "now what?" I'm naturally very comfortable in water, and could lose my regs and take off my mask until the cows come home, but wouldn't learn anything I don't already know. Being the only diver in the pool, OOA isn't really possible, unless spitting out my primary and switching to my octo counts. So, here's what I've got so far:
Any other recommendations, or things that are simply fun to do?
I realized, though, that I'll probably jump into the pool, descend to 9 feet, and wonder "now what?" I'm naturally very comfortable in water, and could lose my regs and take off my mask until the cows come home, but wouldn't learn anything I don't already know. Being the only diver in the pool, OOA isn't really possible, unless spitting out my primary and switching to my octo counts. So, here's what I've got so far:
- Buoyancy/trim
- Controlled swimming ascents
- Frogkick
- Backkick
- Helicopter turns
Any other recommendations, or things that are simply fun to do?