Enjoying Your Diving Flashcards by Jaimie Smithson | Brainscape

Q

Quarries lakes and lochs

A

Freshwater and seawater

Protection from weather

Available all hear round

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Q

Why is visibility bad in lakes, quarries

A

No waves and people having bad buoyancy and rain

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Surface conditions of the sea

A

Waves:

make walking in hard
make getting out via ladders hard

Seasickness

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Q

RIB meaning

A

Rigid-hull inflatable boat

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Q

How does the the hull stay supported on RIBs

A

It has air filled tubes on the top

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How many people can a RIB carry?

A

6-12

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Pros of RIBs

A

Highly manoeuvrable

Reach extra sites

Unsinkable diving platform

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Cons of ribs

A

Exposed to elements

Limited kit storage

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Q

How many people can small hard boats carry?

A

10-12 people

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Pros of small hard boats

A

Very manoeuvrable

Solid platform

Lots of space for kit

Power lifts

Protection from elements

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Cons of small hard boats

A

Slower

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Q

Live aboard boat pros

A

Travel further

Skipper is knowledgable

Spacious

Provide gas

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Cons of live aboard boats

A

Cost

Not always able to go to shore

No spare kit

Have to get on with everyone

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