Remember BWRAF from PADI's Open Water Diver manual? It's the acronym that stands for the steps in a thorough predive safety check: BC/ Buoyancy, Weight, Releases, Air and Final Check. Remember the steps in a buddy check with this mnemonic: Begin With Review And Friend.
How do I remember my buddy check?
Divers have come up with there own mnemonics, some funny all easy to remember which is the point.
- Step 1: B-BCD. The functions of the BCD are the first items to be checked during the buddy check. ...
- Step 2: W-Weights. ...
- Step 3: R-Releases. ...
- Step 4: A-Air. ...
- Step 5: F-Final.
What should I remember before scuba diving?
Safe Scuba Diving
- Never hold your breath. As every good entry-level dive student knows, this is the most important rule of scuba. ...
- Practice safe ascents. ...
- Check your gear. ...
- Dive within your limits. ...
- Stay physically fit. ...
- Plan your dive; dive your plan. ...
- Rule of thirds. ...
- Use the buddy system.
