Learning how to scuba dive

A scuba diving pool session in Kennewick...

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DSC02282 This is the last pool session, on May 29th, 2007. I'll use a full tank, just for a change, and to get an idea how much more difficult is it to carry and move it around under water.

This is the last pool session, on May 29th, 2007. I'll use a full tank, just for a change, and to get an idea how much more difficult is it to carry and move it around under water.

DSC02283 Buckling up the BC is easier if someone helps you, e.g. my instructor Greg.

Buckling up the BC is easier if someone helps you, e.g. my instructor Greg.

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DSC02285 Oops, I didn't tighten the tank holder strap well enough, and the tank is sliding down. No good. In the back, Roberto is entering the water with a giant stride.

Oops, I didn't tighten the tank holder strap well enough, and the tank is sliding down. No good. In the back, Roberto is entering the water with a giant stride.

DSC02286 Roberto signals that everything is fine with him!

Roberto signals that everything is fine with him!

DSC02287 My instructor tightens the tank to my BC again. On the right, some of the weights I'll be using. Will I have to use more or less weight than with a smaller tank?

My instructor tightens the tank to my BC again. On the right, some of the weights I'll be using. Will I have to use more or less weight than with a smaller tank?

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DSC02289 They gave me a brand new set of regulators, including a nice octopus which has a handy strap, so it does not keep running around...

They gave me a brand new set of regulators, including a nice octopus which has a handy strap, so it does not keep running around...

DSC02290 Getting ready to step in...

Getting ready to step in...

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DSC02292 Et voilą, a giant stride into the water.

Et voilą, a giant stride into the water.

DSC02293 I'm doing fine!

I'm doing fine!

DSC02294 Loading the weights. I'll probably need 25 lbs.

Loading the weights. I'll probably need 25 lbs.

DSC02295 We are simulating a depth rescue. I just pulled Roberto up to the surface, I will now try to drag it to the beach (the opposite side of the pool) while simulating a CPR in the meanwhile.

We are simulating a depth rescue. I just pulled Roberto up to the surface, I will now try to drag it to the beach (the opposite side of the pool) while simulating a CPR in the meanwhile.

DSC02296 The cardiopulmonary resuscitation is purely simulated :)

The cardiopulmonary resuscitation is purely simulated :)

DSC02297 Mission accomplished! Time to switch roles and try again.

Mission accomplished! Time to switch roles and try again.

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