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Scuba Diving Ch. 2
Using Your Diving Equipment
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Undergraduate 1
03/29/2010

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The exposure suit needs to be put on in the proper order at the proper time. Follow the steps in the right order. A general rule for dressing is to do it --- --- the ---
Definition
Right Before
Dive
Term
Depending on the type of equipment you are using, you may need to put the --- --- on last
Definition
Weight Belt
Term
Sometimes you'll need to walk with your fins on, which can be awkward. It is easier and safer to shuffle backwards on --- and --- decksm on the ---, and while entering and leaving --- water.
Definition
Pool
Boat
Shore
Shallow
Term
The most common kick used with diving fins is a modified version of the swimmer's --- kick
Definition
Flutter
Term
The power gained by using fins while swimming all but eliminates the need to use the --- or ---, which can be left relaxed at the sides, clasped in front of the body or carrying extra equipment
Definition
Hands or Arms
Term
Your fins extend well past your feet and can cause --- to the reef by breaking coral structures, disturbing marine life or stirring up the bottom. Always look down to see where you are ---
Definition
Damage
Kicking
Term
As you ---, look where you are going and extend one --- above your head to protect against obstructions
Definition
Ascend
Arm
Term
When snorkeling with your buddy, it's a good safety plan to follow the --- ---, --- --- system
Definition
One Up
One Down
Term
--- gently through your --- to equalize the pressure inside your mask
Definition
Exhale
Nose
Term
Ear squeezes are avoided by --- the nose closed with the --- and index finger, then attempting to --- exhale through the nose
Definition
Pinching
Thumb
Gently
Term
Scuba Unity Assembly.
1. Inflate and deflate the BC
2. Slowly pressurize the system
3. Attach the Regulator to the Cylinder
4. Lay Down the Scuba Unit
5. Check the Regulator
6. Attach Buoyancy Compensator to the cylinder
7. Attach the Low-Pressure Inflator

What is the correct order
A. 2,3,5,6,7,1,4
B. 6,5,3,7,2,1,4
C. 6,5,7,3,1,2,4
D. 5,6,2,1,7,3,4
E. 4,1,2,7,3,6,5
Definition
B. 6,5,3,7,2,1,4
Term
Regardless of your method of putting on the unit, make sure the --- does not interfere with the weight belt, which must be free and positioned for easy ditching
Definition
BC
Term
If for any reason you or your buddy are not completely confident that --- --- --- ---, don't enter the water until you are
Definition
"All Systems Are Go"
Term
You may go under water when entering, so always keep your --- on so you can see, the --- in your mouth so you can breathe, and the --- inflated so you can float
Definition
Mask
Regulator
BC
Term
The method for breathing through the second stage is a slow, steady --- followed by a relaxed ---
Definition
Inhalation
Exhalation
Term
If you cannon locate your primary second-stage, another option is to breathe off your --- --- --- until your primary can be located.
Definition
Alternate Air Source
Term
As you approach the depth at which you like to stabilize, add more air to the ---, if needed, to become --- in the water
Definition
BC
Suspended
Term
You and your buddy should decide when you want to ascend, signal each other that you are ready, then ascend together. Your goal is a ---, effortless ascent with a --- --- at 15 feet
Definition
Slow
Safety Stop
Term
Keep an eye on your --- or --- --- and timing device, making sure you do not exceed 30 feet per minute. If you using a depth gauge and timer to monitor your ascent rate, 30 feet should take --- seconds to complete
Definition
Computer
Depth Gauge
60
Term
As a general rule, when exiting leave your --- in place and your BC --- until you are safely out of the water
Definition
Equipment
Inflated
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