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The exposure suit needs to be put on in the proper order at the proper time. Following the steps in the right order, a general rule is to put your suit on ______ _______ the _____
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right before the dive
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Depending on the type of equipment you are using, you may need to put the _____ _____ on last.
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weight belts
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Sometimes you'll need to walk with your fins on, which can be awkward. It is easier and safer to shuffle backwards on _____ and _____ decks, on the _____, and when entering and leaving _____ water.
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pool, boat, shore, shallow
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The most common kick when using dive fins is a modified version of the swimmer's ____ kick.
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flutter
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The power gained by using fins while swimming all but eliminates the need for the use of the _____ or _____, which can be left relaxed at the sides, clasped in front of the body, or carrying equipment.
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hands, arms
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Your fins extend well past your feet and can cause _____ to the reef by breaking coral structures, disturbing marine life, or kicking up the bottom. Always look down to see where you are ______.
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damage, kicking
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As you _____, look where you are going, and extend one _____ above your head to protect from obstructions
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ascend, arm
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When snorkeling with your buddy, it is a good safety plan to follow the _____ _____, _____ _____ system
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one up, one down
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_____ gently through your _____ to equalize the pressure inside your mask.
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breathe, nose
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Ear squeezes are avoided by _____ the nose closed with the _____ and index finger, then attempting to ______ gently out through your nose.
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pinching, thumb, exhale
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State the order that the Scuba Unit should be assembled:
1 Inflate and deflate the BC 2 Slowly pressurize the system 3 Attach the regulator to the cylinder 4 Lay down the Scuba Unit 5 Check the regulator 6 Attach BC to the cylinder 7 Attach the low pressure inflator |
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Regardless of your method of putting on the unit, make sure the _____ does not interfere with the weight belt, which must be free and positoned for easy ditching.
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BC
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If for any reason you or your buddy are not completely confident that "_____ _____ _____ _____", do not enter the water until they are.
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all systems are go
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You may go under water while entering, so always keep your _____ on so that you can see, your _____ in your mouth so that you can breathe, and your _____ inflated so you can float.
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mask, regulator, BC
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The method for breathing through the second stage is a slow steady _____, followed by a relaxed _____
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inhalation, exhalation
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If you cannot locate your primary second-stage, another option is to breathe off your _____ _____ _____ until your primary can be located
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alternate air source
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As you approach the depth you would like to stabilize, add more air to the _____, if needed, to become _____ in the water
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BC, suspended
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You and your buddy should decide when you want to ascend, signal to each other that you are ready, and then ascend together. Your goal is a _____, effortless ascent with a _____ _____ at 15 feet.
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slow, safety stop
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Keep an eye on your _____ or _____ _____ and timing device, making sure you do not exceed 30 feet per minute. If you are using a depthe guage and timer to monitor your ascention rate, 30 feet should take _____ seconds to complete.
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computer, depth guage, 60
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As a general rule, when exiting leave your _____ in place and your BC _____ until you are safely out of the water
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equipment, inflated
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