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3. Being familiar with and checking my equipment before and during every dive
As a Responsible Diver, I understand...
• That simply owning my equipment does not give me the knowledge and abil-
ity to dive safely.
• I must have training in the use of my equipment.
• I should maintain comfort in the use of my equipment through practice.
• My equipment must be equal to the type of diving I will be doing.
• I need to check that my equipment is operating properly before each dive.
• My equipment must be treated with respect and properly maintained and ser-
viced.
• My equipment must be serviced according to manufacturer’s specification by
a qualified service technician.
• I must follow manufacturers’ recommendations on the use of my equipment
and must not modify it to perform in a way not intended by its maker.
• I need to be properly trained before using EANx (Nitrox) or any special mixed
gases and must use proper designated equipment displaying the appropriate
markings.
• The importance of being able to easily release my weights if in distress.
• The value of an alternate air source and low pressure buoyancy control infla-
tion system.
• How to adjust my weights for neutral buoyancy at the surface with no air in my
buoyancy control device.
4. Respecting the buddy system and its advantages.
As a Responsible Diver, I recognize...
• I need to keep my diving emergency response skills sharp through practice
and mental role playing.
• The importance of planning my dives with my buddy, including communica-
tions procedures, for reuniting if separated and emergency procedures.
• Diving the plan which my buddy and I agreed to follow helps provide a safe
dive.
• I should always deny the use of my equipment to uncertified divers.
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