Pre-dive Might Just Save the Dive

There is a reason why most divers don’t put their mask on their forehead. Not only is it an improper technique and a signal of distress but it can also land you in a world of trouble. Anyone that has been through a traditional dive course knows of the pre-dive checklist but do you ever do it, hardly.

While it may seem like instructors are just blowing smoke about checking your gear it is a good plan to review your equipment before you take the plunge. It’s not uncommon to forget something as basic as turning on the air when in a mad rush to get off a rocking boat.

(Note: do not put mask on forehead) 

Specifically recalling a past dive in which my buddy who was renting improperly fitted gear did a feet first entry and lost his mask in 50 plus feet of water. Not only was this a hassle but it also cost precious time oxygen that could have been spent towards the dive. On that same trip he also lost his snorkel in even deeper water, had it been properly secured and a pre-dive check been done we could have avoided the entire scenario.

It is a must for anybody going diving to do a pre-dive check before going diving that’s just my opinion. It can save you from a number of things ranging from having to buy new equipment that is lost to losing a life because you jumped in deep water with no air. While it may seem rather trivial you should look over the basics before going diving.