Hi folks,
I've been thinking about how much I dislike having my mask removed from my face during a dive off, especially a local (cold water) one. I like my mask.
This then makes me concerned that in an actual lost-mask situation, I might act with something less than the grace of a lobster flitting out of one's hand. So I thought, perhaps I should, during dives, practice replacing a displaced mask.
I'm thinking the best approach would be at the end of a safety stop in 15-20 fsw, since if things go badly I simply surface as planned.
So my question is, what skills would you recommend practicing on a regular basis? Some skills, such as CESA, seem not to be worth the risk of practicing. Others, such as removing/re-donning a weight belt, needlessly bothersome. What do you guys think?
I've been thinking about how much I dislike having my mask removed from my face during a dive off, especially a local (cold water) one. I like my mask.
This then makes me concerned that in an actual lost-mask situation, I might act with something less than the grace of a lobster flitting out of one's hand. So I thought, perhaps I should, during dives, practice replacing a displaced mask.
I'm thinking the best approach would be at the end of a safety stop in 15-20 fsw, since if things go badly I simply surface as planned.
So my question is, what skills would you recommend practicing on a regular basis? Some skills, such as CESA, seem not to be worth the risk of practicing. Others, such as removing/re-donning a weight belt, needlessly bothersome. What do you guys think?