Swimming On The Surface; Emergency Skills; Traffic Position (Air In The Legs) - Scuba Force EXPLORER NST Owner's Manual

DRY SUIT OWNER MANUAL
Inflating the BCD will allow you to swim comfortably on the surface without having to
put air into your drysuit. Inflating your drysuit on the surface will put pressure on your
neck. Many divers find this pressure on the neck uncomfortable
Some divers like to close the vent valve on the surface while swimming to ensure
positive buoyancy and to prevent water from entering the suit through the valve.
Although it is possible to completely close the surface air release valve, make sure
the air release valve is open before diving again.

Emergency skills

Master the following emergency skills (unless otherwise stated) before using the
drysuit in open water :
Wrong position (air in the legs)
When you have positive buoyancy and you turn upside down, you will find yourself
drifting up, feet first. It is very important that you regain control IMMEDIATELY as
you will not be able to deflate the drysuit while you are upside down.
When you are upside down close to the bottom:
• Swim vigorously towards the bottom
• Push yourself off the floor using your hands
• Roll yourself into an upright position
• Immediately release air through the air outlet valve
When you are upside down in the middle off water:
• Swim vigorously towards the bottom
• Bend forward at your waist
• Roll yourself into an upright position
• Immediately release air through the air outlet valve
If you are unable to get back to an upright position and you are ascending
uncontrollably, spread your body to reduce the speed of your ascent. Extend your
arms and legs away from your body, bring your fins parallel to the surface of the
water, and try to use the resistance to slow down your ascent. Do not forget to
exhale while ascending.
Manual Version DS2019-1
NOTE
The following emergency skills should be performed in a
supervised environment( such as a swimming pool) under
the supervision of a diving instructor certified by a
nationally recognized diving organization before using the
drysuit in open water. This manual is NOT a substitute for
personal training and practical skills development.
KNOWING the skills is NOT ENOUGH. You have to know
these skills. Lives can depend on them. Like any skill, it is
acquired through doing, not just reading
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