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when I asked this question a long time ago I was told that if you jumped in feet first, when the tanks hit the water they get shoved up into the back of your head pretty hard.
16 0 ReplyWe have things that hold the tank to the bcd now, even when doing a giant step entry.
7 0 ReplyIt's also pretty hard to balance and you can topple ass over head pretty easily.
Safer, easier etc to just sit on the boat, do a final look over of your equipment and drop backwards
2 0 ReplyMore so your mask and any gadgets on your vest can get knocked off, rolling back is the smoothest entry into the water.
2 0 ReplyThey teach holding mask and reg in one hand and hug gadgets with the other for stride entry.
1 0 ReplyRight…cause your shit might get knocked off by the water, rolling back is the most gentle way to get in
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