What if the weather magically cleared up overnight and your buddy said “Let’s go diving today”. Or, if the once-in-a-lifetime dive trip came your way and you had to be ready to leave right now? Actor Will Smith made an important point about preparedness “If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready”. He was talking about being prepared for an acting audition which could come up on short notice, but the same philosophy applies to diving.
Throughout the year work on skills, abilities, equipment and fitness:
• Keep your scuba skills from getting rusty; practice buoyancy, breathing and mask clearing/replacement in a pool.
• Review your tables, know the key no-stop limits (computer batteries can go sideways) and hand signals.
• Has your reg set and BCD been in to a service tech for the manufacturer’s recommended annual maintenance?
• If you haven’t been diving for a year take a scuba refresher or sign up for your Advanced Open Water or a specialty.
• Keep up your strength, endurance, flexibility and general health with biking, swimming and stretching. Just a few push-ups or sit-ups before you shower or some isometrics at your desk during the day can help.
Dive on, Bo
Friday, February 12, 2010
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