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The Predive Safety Check | Master Series
Ensuring a safe and successful dive begins with avoiding common pitfalls like oversights, equipment malfunctions, and forgotten gear. A thorough pre-dive safety check is your first line of defence, and in this video, we take you step-by-step through the most effective and systematic procedures for inspecting your scuba equipment. From checking your BC and regulators to performing essential tasks like bubble checks and S-drills, we’ll show you how to make sure your gear is secure, fully functional, and ready to support you underwater. Don’t let safety become an afterthought - learn how to master the pre-dive safety check and set yourself up for worry-free diving with our detailed guide!
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Видео

Steel Vs. Aluminium Scuba Cylinders | Master Series
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
Choosing the right dive cylinder can make or break your underwater experience! In this video, we dive deep into the key differences between aluminum and steel cylinders, covering everything from buoyancy shifts to corrosion resistance and manufacturing processes. Whether you’re wondering about the pros and cons of each material, trying to understand pressure ratings, or curious about inspection...
Advanced Scuba Hand Signals (One Handed) | Master Series
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
In response to high demand, we're excited to present the second part of our hand signal series, focusing on essential underwater communication. This segment introduces new signals crucial for training dives and is valuable for both upcoming trainees and instructors aiming to improve communication. We'll also cover advanced signals and demonstrate how to combine them for more effective communica...
How To Build A Sidemount Regulator Set (Short w/ Long Hose) | Master Series
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Explore this comprehensive, step-by-step guide to assembling your own sidemount regulator system, with a focus on the widely-used Mexican-style configuration popularized by Steve Bogaerts. We offer an in-depth walkthrough of constructing the full long hose/short hose setup, covering essential components such as DIN first stages, hoses, SPGs, and more. By emphasizing the value of hands-on assemb...
Dive Light Essentials: When and How to Use | Master Series
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Dive Light Essentials: When and How to Use | Master Series
DPV Diving Essentials: Your First Steps | Master Series
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DPV Diving Essentials: Your First Steps | Master Series
How to Assemble Your Equipment (BP/W & Long Hose) | Master Series
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How to Assemble Your Equipment (BP/W & Long Hose) | Master Series
Sidemount Regulator Skills | Master Series
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Sidemount Regulator Skills | Master Series
How To Achieve Perfect Body Alignment | Master Series
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How To Achieve Perfect Body Alignment | Master Series
Sidemount Equipment Awareness | Master Series
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Sidemount Equipment Awareness | Master Series
The Sidemount Valve Drill | Master Series
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The Sidemount Valve Drill | Master Series
The State Of Sidemount Diving | Master Series
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The State Of Sidemount Diving | Master Series
How to Build a Long Hose Regulator | Master Series
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How to Build a Long Hose Regulator | Master Series
Mastering Safe and Controlled Ascents | Master Series
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Mastering Safe and Controlled Ascents | Master Series
Handling Out-of-Air | Master Series
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Handling Out-of-Air | Master Series
Descending with Precision and Control | Master Series
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Descending with Precision and Control | Master Series
Essential Scuba Hand Signals (One Handed) | Master Series
Просмотров 15 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Essential Scuba Hand Signals (One Handed) | Master Series
How To Calculate Gas Requirements | Master Series
Просмотров 7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
How To Calculate Gas Requirements | Master Series
How To Assemble Your Wing (BP/W) | Master Series
Просмотров 11 тыс.7 месяцев назад
How To Assemble Your Wing (BP/W) | Master Series
How to Build a Backplate & Harness System (BP/W) | Master Series
Просмотров 16 тыс.8 месяцев назад
How to Build a Backplate & Harness System (BP/W) | Master Series
How to Effectively Practice Scuba Skills | Master Series
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
How to Effectively Practice Scuba Skills | Master Series
Learn The Correct Breathing Technique Underwater | Master Series
Просмотров 11 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Learn The Correct Breathing Technique Underwater | Master Series
Master These Top 5 Essential Skills | Master Series
Просмотров 8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Master These Top 5 Essential Skills | Master Series
Underwater Navigation With An Analog Compass | Master Series
Просмотров 9 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Underwater Navigation With An Analog Compass | Master Series
How to Reach The NEXT Level in Scuba Diving | Master Series
Просмотров 15 тыс.11 месяцев назад
How to Reach The NEXT Level in Scuba Diving | Master Series
How to Master The Valve Drill (Backmount) | Master Series
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How to Master The Valve Drill (Backmount) | Master Series
How To Calculate Your Gas Consumption (SAC/RMV) | Master Series
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How To Calculate Your Gas Consumption (SAC/RMV) | Master Series
How To Achieve Perfect Trim | Master Series
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How To Achieve Perfect Trim | Master Series
Correct Weighting In Scuba Diving | Master Series
Просмотров 30 тыс.Год назад
Correct Weighting In Scuba Diving | Master Series
How To Perfect Your Buoyancy | Master Series
Просмотров 43 тыс.Год назад
How To Perfect Your Buoyancy | Master Series

Комментарии

  • @LOUDCoach
    @LOUDCoach День назад

    Loves the videos yall put out. Been diving for just over a year and finished AOW about 3 months back. In selecting and setting up new gear, through reviewing and practicing movements, on to continuing continuous education I can't state it enough how great these videos can be. Yall keep it crisp, direct, and too the point without any of the fluff. Love it!

  • @MdSteel7
    @MdSteel7 3 дня назад

    Thanks from Italy 🇮🇹

  • @scubavery
    @scubavery 3 дня назад

    Great video especially as I am changing over to twins. Very slick and easy to follow video thanks 🙏

  • @Ilmmic
    @Ilmmic 5 дней назад

    Very good Video as always but short question, isn't it better to check things like weights, buckles, mask, suit and air value open before I enter the water?

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 2 дня назад

      Thank you for raising such a great question! We approach this slightly differently because our system simplifies much of what you mention. Since we don’t advocate the use of removable weights, your required weight is integrated into your backplate or weight pockets on the cam bands during initial assembly, so there’s no need for additional checks. Buckles are even easier; with DIR equipment’s continuous webbing setup, the only buckle (on the waist strap) is naturally checked as you put on your gear. For the mask, as long as you have it with you, there’s no need to check it before entering the water - you’ll address it properly during the equipment match sequence covered in the video. Lastly, the valve should already be opened when assembling your gear. If not, the issue will become evident during the pre-dive check in the water as you interact with your BC and regulator.

    • @Ilmmic
      @Ilmmic 2 дня назад

      @flowstatedivers Thank you very much for your detailed answer which gives a better understanding in your DIR philosophy. I'm just a normal recreational vacation driver, who likes to become better and likes to improve. So what a great Video would be " Why I should consider applying DIR to my diving even as a recreational vacation standard diver" In your Videos we twin set up, side mount, cave diving and normal ones like me asking themselves, why should I also do this. I have a hybrid Windstyle Jacket bcd, for example should I also consider changing to a long hose configuration or is that just for techies?

  • @KirkWetzel-ff9tu
    @KirkWetzel-ff9tu 5 дней назад

    Where are your weights?

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      Integrated on the backplate and around the cylinders. Consider checking out our divers trim related video that explains the concept in depth. ruclips.net/video/x5AoGrKqWCg/видео.html&ab_channel=FlowStateDivers

    • @KirkWetzel-ff9tu
      @KirkWetzel-ff9tu 4 дня назад

      @flowstatedivers thanks. I've seen them all, I just wanted to see your actual placement and distribution with a drysuit out of curiosity.

  • @scubacro5758
    @scubacro5758 5 дней назад

    Hi, are you planning to do video on shotline setup and deployment ? There is only one video on yt explaining it

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      Thanks for the tip, that's a great idea!! Added to our list :)

  • @wegothooked2610
    @wegothooked2610 5 дней назад

    You guys are a gift to the scuba community that keeps on giving. I salute you for that!!

  • @ericramosmd
    @ericramosmd 5 дней назад

    I don’t have a consistent dive partner. I have yet to find a group of divers who are obsessed with safety like you. It’s the right way to dive and should be the only way to dive. I learn so much from your videos. Thank you! And BTW, your DSMB deployment video is SICK!

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      One of the biggest challenges in diving is finding an equally enthusiastic team, but it's absolutely worth the effort - so we're cheering you on! In response to requests from our former / current students, we’re developing a community website where like-minded divers can connect. It could be your opportunity to link up with the right dive group! To stay updated on the launch, consider subscribing to our mailing list at flowstatedivers.halocrom.com

  • @ButYesButNoButYesButMaybe
    @ButYesButNoButYesButMaybe 5 дней назад

    By the time they finished their full safety check I'm already out of the water sucked the hell out of my 15l at 20m :D

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      @ButYesButNoButYesButMaybe this video is a slow and paced demonstration.. the entire process from start to finish will take you less than 40 seconds if you and your team built competence doing so.

  • @giovanniguios9944
    @giovanniguios9944 5 дней назад

    Gracias babbette y Peter, por ponerlo en español, estoy en Tenerife y no he podido bucear con ustedes por el idioma, muchas gracias por tener en cuenta el castellano

  • @CritterHunter
    @CritterHunter 5 дней назад

    You look like my friends drunk baby

  • @canaltecandrec
    @canaltecandrec 5 дней назад

    Great video! The SPG of the diver with doubles has a leak...

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      good catch ;)

    • @SummersideDiver
      @SummersideDiver 2 дня назад

      Saw that as well. It would have been good if the presentation noted that to fully help with raising awareness of what to look for when doing the bubble check

  • @Dont_Look_at_mee
    @Dont_Look_at_mee 6 дней назад

    Awesome video as always! Say hi to the cats for me 👋

  • @KenyattaGibbs
    @KenyattaGibbs 6 дней назад

    When there is significant current and a negative entry is needed to minimise separation of a group of divers, how does this system work or what modifications need to be made?

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      Thanks for your comment, that's a great question! We actually debated whether to include this edge case in the video. In our opinion, the only valid reasons to dive in a current are either during a proper drift dive or when using a DPV, both of which merit their own dedicated video. We'll create content to cover these scenarios. To answer briefly: you would perform the safety check just as shown in the video, but on the boat instead. The S-drill can be done at 3 meters of depth in almost any conditions, whether you're drifting or not. However, you’ll need to forgo the bubble check entirely when conducting the checks out of the water.

  • @tobypage892
    @tobypage892 6 дней назад

    Still holding out for your dry suit video 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🙌

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 6 дней назад

      @tobypage892 we have been quite busy lately, but it's in the making

  • @ianstockdale964
    @ianstockdale964 6 дней назад

    Great video guys

  • @nitromax5150
    @nitromax5150 6 дней назад

    You guys are incredible divers.

  • @cpu088
    @cpu088 6 дней назад

    Thank you so much for sharing all this knowledge!

  • @ivoryjohnson4662
    @ivoryjohnson4662 6 дней назад

    Thank you for producing this video

  • @sebastien2487
    @sebastien2487 6 дней назад

    Absolutely great content as always. Nevertheless, do you think the pre-dive check should be done in water for a technical rebreather dive? For example, when perfoming a trimix dive with my rebreather, I find more secure to properly do the pre-dive check on the boat just before entering the water. The bulkiness and the (sometimes) rought sea condition are not optimal to our pre-dive checklist. But the true message of promoting the culture of rigorous pre-dive check are great! Thank you

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 6 дней назад

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Sebastien! You make an excellent point, rebreathers are indeed more complex and often present unique challenges. As you mentioned, going through your mandatory checklist during assembly, including verifying sensors and conducting loop checks, is critical and typically taught as best practice. However, we still see value in moving certain parts of the process, like bailout deployment, into the water (conditions permitting). Despite the added difficulty, especially with the bulky gear required for technical dives, this approach can help ensure all team members are comfortable with their equipment in real conditions. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a system that works for you and your team while continually refining it. While this video focuses on traditional open circuit configurations, the same principles apply effectively to dives with multiple stage or deco bottles.

  • @Thiione
    @Thiione 6 дней назад

    I wish my buddies would join me on this before every dive. My experience is that most divers only check their equipment before boarding the boat.

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 5 дней назад

      @Thiione time to build yourself a team rather than diving with 'buddies' ;)

    • @Thiione
      @Thiione 5 дней назад

      @flowstatedivers Agree!!

  • @paradome8435
    @paradome8435 6 дней назад

    Masterful content

  • @luisjfeliu
    @luisjfeliu 6 дней назад

    If everyone always did this, there would be fewer incidents in the industry.

  • @damcamino-oc2nr
    @damcamino-oc2nr 6 дней назад

    TOP TOP TOP

  • @brandonsdi
    @brandonsdi 6 дней назад

    These videos are truly invaluable!

  • @LeeLeatherbarrow
    @LeeLeatherbarrow 6 дней назад

    @5:22 So, did you choose to end the dive or carry on with the leaky SPG spigot O-ring?

  • @dan.europe-qo1fm
    @dan.europe-qo1fm 6 дней назад

    Awesome work as always!! I love the fact that you suggest doing this in the water, I always without exception noticed that something has changed after jumping in.. nevermind the mess with remembering each step so this top to bottom right to left logic really simplifies all this. I'm ever so grateful for your help and its a standout contribution for the dive community for sure.

  • @Babmajom88
    @Babmajom88 6 дней назад

    Can't wait for this already!!!!

  • @provuksmc6619
    @provuksmc6619 8 дней назад

    ... but isnt it either on your neck or not? If you're breathing from the longhose, your have something on your neck. If you breath from the secondary, you don't have something on your neck...

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 8 дней назад

      @provuksmc6619 it's about primary donating your regulator, that makes sidemount non DIR so to say... as you alternate between your necklace and the long hose. Watch the full video on our channel

    • @provuksmc6619
      @provuksmc6619 8 дней назад

      ​​​@@flowstatediversno i meant the angled piece on the second stage is not necessarily the best way to check which reg one is breathing from.

  • @cheaplaffsarefree
    @cheaplaffsarefree 8 дней назад

    You're not using or lubricating O-rings between your LP hoses and second stages?

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 8 дней назад

      we do... 04:19 - there was just no point repeating this on screen multiple times after demonstraing it once

  • @nikolatesla-ns1eb
    @nikolatesla-ns1eb 10 дней назад

    brief, fluent and well explained physics. Bull's eye to whow starving of. Thanks a lot.

  • @damcamino-oc2nr
    @damcamino-oc2nr 10 дней назад

    UNREAL channel

  • @cpu088
    @cpu088 11 дней назад

    Awesome, thank you so much!!

  • @Russianspyonyou
    @Russianspyonyou 14 дней назад

    What are the benefits of mounting the first stage upside down?

  • @thinkingonyx847
    @thinkingonyx847 14 дней назад

    You guys seem very switched on and very well made videos, props to the narrator for keeping the mood :)

  • @GryphonIndustrial
    @GryphonIndustrial 14 дней назад

    What dry suit is that?

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers 14 дней назад

      @GryphonIndustrial SANTI e.motion "grey wolf' edition

  • @Richard1976
    @Richard1976 15 дней назад

    I never understood why go without your alternate when you are retrieving your primary.

  • @larrydirtbag4275
    @larrydirtbag4275 15 дней назад

    Easily the best material I’ve ever seen on diving fundamentals.

  • @kiko6298able
    @kiko6298able 17 дней назад

    Благодарим ви!

  • @michelbonnet584
    @michelbonnet584 17 дней назад

    Before taking a beginner on a first dive, I always carry out a surface test (feet on the ground), breathing with a snorkel without a mask, eyes open of course. This test shows clearly if you're going to face problems with this diver. Every beginner can do this test in a simple sink until he keeps breathing calm and slowly.

  • @SnackPack913
    @SnackPack913 17 дней назад

    You make the absolute best and highest quality no nonsense diving tutorials. Thank you, truly this is very helpful.

  • @JBMOZ
    @JBMOZ 23 дня назад

    Thanks

  • @johnmaxwell1434
    @johnmaxwell1434 23 дня назад

    What length is the short regulator hose? Thanks

  • @Born-a-Horn57
    @Born-a-Horn57 26 дней назад

    Excellent, as always!

  • @DriverDM
    @DriverDM 27 дней назад

    Can you pelase link me your light and handle?

  • @DriverDM
    @DriverDM 27 дней назад

    Thanks for the tips. Very informative as usual!

  • @golfalpha284
    @golfalpha284 27 дней назад

    This channel is amazing. The production value in better than all material from most agencies

  • @LOUDCoach
    @LOUDCoach 28 дней назад

    Wondering, why do you want to breath down the hose before switching? Haven't looked into side mount yet as I have plenty of learning to do, but love the clear info and examples from yall's videos

  • @eefoard
    @eefoard Месяц назад

    Would like to ask a few ?s. I bought a battery opperated compressor with a 50 ft hose. You say break at each stop, but where is that, 30 ft for 5 min, and no more than 30ft/min. Thats what ive heard and does this apply to my type of diving. And SHOULD i have some type of cert for this equip? Thx for any help.

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers Месяц назад

      Are you serious? You’re considering diving with a 50ft hose connected to a compressor? If you’re not joking, do yourself a favour and forget about this idea entirely. There’s so much wrong with it that it’s not even worth breaking down the details. If you want to scuba dive, take a proper course and invest in the right equipment. This kind of setup can very easily lead to serious injuries.

    • @eefoard
      @eefoard Месяц назад

      @flowstatedivers yes and im just trying not to die. I'm starting out have no money. Can't even keep my boat warm most days. I know your a diving snob. But I'm just trying to be safe. Not all of us can afford luxuries. Some of us suffer all around.

    • @eefoard
      @eefoard Месяц назад

      @flowstatedivers I appreciate your lack of help. You helped me create someone who will. You lovely person.

    • @flowstatedivers
      @flowstatedivers Месяц назад

      @@eefoard There’s a significant distinction between essential scuba equipment and luxury gear. You can acquire all the necessary equipment at a reasonable cost, and if that’s beyond your budget, it might be wise to consider another activity. Skimping on proper gear and most importantly, QUALITY TRAINING - will put you at serious risk, potentially leading to a trip to the hyperbaric chamber-an expense far greater than the cost of quality equipment and one that no insurer is likely to cover. And frankly, that’s the best ourcome you can expect from this non-sense.

    • @eefoard
      @eefoard Месяц назад

      @flowstatedivers most of my work is scraping boats retrieving anchors and checking moorings. I've got gear lost all over and I just wantt to retrieve it. Keep my and my boats buddies scrapped and zincs the occasional exploratory dive. Gotta make money to spend it. Get in the trade one way or another.