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k, I do recall you saying a ways back that you weren't exactly Mark Spitz (or that other guy that wins all the Gold now). You are to be commended for sticking to it--I assume you are probably a better swimmer than me now, since you passed the DM 400 test and I haven't swam laps since doing that in 2010. To be honest, I would more advise those interested in scuba (even DSD) to get basic swim stroke(s) down first and be comfortable--as it is a good idea anyway when doing anything in water over 3 feet or so. My (future then) wife, while in college about 45 years ago was offered a FREE chance to jump out of a plane. She did it to possibly overcome her fear of heights.....When literally kissing the ground she figured it wasn't the best idea. Well, she said to me it actually was "the stupidest thing I ever did", and still has the fear. But then again, we're all different.