How to Do a Buoyancy Check
Enter water with full scuba gear (masks, fins, weights, wet suit, etc...)., Take a normal breath (normal - not deep breath). , Hold your breath and do nothing., Empty all air from your BCD/Diving Jacket.
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Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Enter water with full scuba gear (masks
Don't breathe out, don't kick fins, don't use arms. , If properly weighted you should end floating with water at eye level.
When you breathe out you should then sink.
If you sink while still holding breath you are then over-weighted.
If end with water around chin, mouth or nose
- you might be under-weighted. -
Step 2: weights
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Step 3: wet suit
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Step 4: etc...).
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Step 5: Take a normal breath (normal - not deep breath).
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Step 6: Hold your breath and do nothing.
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Step 7: Empty all air from your BCD/Diving Jacket.
Detailed Guide
Don't breathe out, don't kick fins, don't use arms. , If properly weighted you should end floating with water at eye level.
When you breathe out you should then sink.
If you sink while still holding breath you are then over-weighted.
If end with water around chin, mouth or nose
- you might be under-weighted.
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