Ssi Owd Chapter 2

Front 1

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 _____

Back 1

right before the dive

Front 2

Depending on the type of equipment you are using, you may need to put the _____ _____ on last.

Back 2

weight belts

Front 3

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.

Back 3

pool, boat, shore, shallow

Front 4

The most common kick when using dive fins is a modified version of the swimmer's ____ kick.

Back 4

flutter

Front 5

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.

Back 5

hands, arms

Front 6

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 ______.

Back 6

damage, kicking

Front 7

As you _____, look where you are going, and extend one _____ above your head to protect from obstructions

Back 7

ascend, arm

Front 8

When snorkeling with your buddy, it is a good safety plan to follow the _____ _____, _____ _____ system

Back 8

one up, one down

Front 9

_____ gently through your _____ to equalize the pressure inside your mask.

Back 9

breathe, nose

Front 10

Ear squeezes are avoided by _____ the nose closed with the _____ and index finger, then attempting to ______ gently out through your nose.

Back 10

pinching, thumb, exhale

Front 11

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

Back 11

6537214

Front 12

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.

Back 12

BC

Front 13

If for any reason you or your buddy are not completely confident that "_____ _____ _____ _____", do not enter the water until they are.

Back 13

all systems are go

Front 14

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.

Back 14

mask, regulator, BC

Front 15

The method for breathing through the second stage is a slow steady _____, followed by a relaxed _____

Back 15

inhalation, exhalation

Front 16

If you cannot locate your primary second-stage, another option is to breathe off your _____ _____ _____ until your primary can be located

Back 16

alternate air source

Front 17

As you approach the depth you would like to stabilize, add more air to the _____, if needed, to become _____ in the water

Back 17

BC, suspended

Front 18

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.

Back 18

slow, safety stop

Front 19

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.

Back 19

computer, depth guage, 60

Front 20

As a general rule, when exiting leave your _____ in place and your BC _____ until you are safely out of the water

Back 20

equipment, inflated