Dive Like a Pro - Streamlining Techniques
Image: Odessa Stratton By Fred Stratton Instructor & Repair Technician fred@bubblesornot.com Image: Odessa Stratton I once foolishly asked my wife "how many pairs of shoes do you need?" She rapidly replied "hmm, how much scuba gear do you need?" OK, fair enough. Certified in 1994, Emy knows that diving is an equipment intensive sport and like dressing well, it matters how you configure yourself for success. In the February and March articles, BC Basics Parts I and II, we discussed selecting a BC and becoming proficient in its use. We also addressed various diving tools and accesories, as well as where to mount them for rapid access while remaining hydrodynamically efficient. Let's build on that with some specific streamlining techniques. Proper Placement Why do you place your scuba accessories and tools where you do? Dive professionals likely influenced your initial decisions. Certain equipment placement is standardized acros