Tomivy1
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Hi all,
My name is Tom and I'm quite new around here. I'm taking my open water class (SSI) and getting ready to do my check dives. I thought I was all set and wasnt going to have any problems until I was thrown a curve ball. Apparently here in Michigan the waters are quite cold (duh), well the two piece 7mm wetsuit, gloves and hood I have to wear make performing my skills a whole new obstacle. After trying to practice last night in the LDS pool I found just being able to get under water a challenge in itself. The folks at the shop are very helpful, and like anything else I'm sure its just practicing something new. I was just wondering though if
anyone out there had any pointers or suggestions that might help. I think the biggest problem I was having after getting to the bottom of the pool was
staying there while trying to kneel and do my skills. My BC is weight integrated and when I tried to remove it I went up and it went down...... lol
All comments help, I love constructive advice!
Thanks
Tom
My name is Tom and I'm quite new around here. I'm taking my open water class (SSI) and getting ready to do my check dives. I thought I was all set and wasnt going to have any problems until I was thrown a curve ball. Apparently here in Michigan the waters are quite cold (duh), well the two piece 7mm wetsuit, gloves and hood I have to wear make performing my skills a whole new obstacle. After trying to practice last night in the LDS pool I found just being able to get under water a challenge in itself. The folks at the shop are very helpful, and like anything else I'm sure its just practicing something new. I was just wondering though if
anyone out there had any pointers or suggestions that might help. I think the biggest problem I was having after getting to the bottom of the pool was
staying there while trying to kneel and do my skills. My BC is weight integrated and when I tried to remove it I went up and it went down...... lol
All comments help, I love constructive advice!
Thanks
Tom