My 20th dive-criticize my buoyancy, finning, breathing, etc. (videos)
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J322Y
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Hey Scott, feel free to call me Jerry. I'm in Deland. I'm in Orlando often for work.
Edit: Just saw your location. Let me know if you need a buddy sometime...
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J322Y
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Thanks Chairman, I really wanted to come, but I'm working. It was very tempting...
The Chairman
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Working is over rated... call in wet. 
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J322Y
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And it's been a long time since I did any camping. And the weather just cooled off a little. Not happy.Working is over rated... call in wet.
MichaelMc
Working toward Cenotes
Trim seems fairly close. It seems as if your butt sinks down slowly when you pause. It shows up at the end of video 1. Mostly its hard to see as you never really stop moving. Except a hover facing the camera in video 2. Moving a little bit of weight higher would fix it.
Frog kick is great for slow moving. As it's symmetrical between left and right, you do not get the slow and awkward rocking back and forth of disjointed tank, body, and leg units, that you can see in the video.
Good work filming it and congratulations.
Frog kick is great for slow moving. As it's symmetrical between left and right, you do not get the slow and awkward rocking back and forth of disjointed tank, body, and leg units, that you can see in the video.
Good work filming it and congratulations.
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J322Y
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Thanks Michael. In these videos I have 6 pounds (3 pounds in 2 waist pockets), but you can see two more pockets on the top tank strap. I initially had 2 pounds in those and 4 on my waist. Next time I'll try moving the weight back up and also some more hovering.
The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
He makes a great point... can you hover? Every diver should be able to stop without affecting their trim or buoyancy.
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J322Y
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I haven't spent much time on hovering but will in the future.
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