Laying and Retrieving Line – SDPM

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The primary navigation tool in any environment should consist of a combination of environmental awareness and an understanding of progressive penetration when entering into any overhead environment. However when entering into an overhead environment UTD requires the...

SMB Deploy – SDPM

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Surface Marker Buoy Deployment There are 4 primary goals of deploying an SMB. They are: To alert boats, jet skis, or other recreational watercraft of your presence to prevent being hit. In this situation, it’s best to shoot the SMB as close to the surface as possible...

Propulsion and Positioning – SDPM

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Propulsion We aim to employ a variety of kicks in order to create precise maneuverability and maximize efficiency. Generally, most divers were taught a flutter kick to simply go forward. Some fins even proclaim to go the fastest forward. In reality, diving is about...

Weighting and Trim – SDPM

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Now we’re going to start to look at buoyancy, trim, and propulsion. Beyond the safety aspects of being able to make safe ascents, good and precise buoyancy skills are critical to protect all aquatic environments. Being able to control your position in the water and...

Basic Gas Management – SDPM

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Gas Management Ever see half of the wreck and find yourself too low on gas to see the real highlight? Or, worse yet, not having enough gas to get back to the anchor line, and then have to do a free ascent in the mid-water hoping the boat will come to pick you up. Just...