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> I felt waves of fear threatening to engulf me, and it took every ounce of self control not to bolt for the surface (which can injure or kill you). It's highl
by enneff 16y ago
> I felt waves of fear threatening to engulf me, and it took every ounce of self control not to bolt for the surface (which can injure or kill you).
It's highly unusual (not to mention irresponsible) to ask diver to do this for the first time outside of a confined-water scenario (like a swimming pool), where the water is shallow and immediate ascent is safe.
- atlbeer 16y agoI think s/he was referring to that in general diving at certain depths bolting to the surface can injure or kill you. As a PADI course this skill-set will ALWAYS be taught in a pool or shallow water.