PADI Exercise 3-5

Question 1

When wading into water while shore diving, the general procedure is to put my fins on in water about knee deep, then walk backward until I can swim. True of False?

Answer 1

False. The general procedure is to wade until your BCD can support you - about check deep - then put your fins on.

Question 2

_____ and _____ generally determine the best way to wade in and out or how soon I put my fins ons.

Answer 2

(d) Bottom composition, aquatic life

Question 3

When shore diving, I always have a long surface swim before descending and after ascending. True of False?

Answer 3

False. How far you swim before descending and or after ascending varies with the dive site.