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In a message dated 98-05-09 04:55:32 EDT, Johnpt@jo*.de*.co*.uk* writes:

<< When you train someone in new skills then the last place you do it is
in
 deep water, the course should be to allow the student to learn and
 nothing else. I find the idea of taking students deep on courses a
 contradiction to the idea of instruction. >>

I totally agree. When a stunt pilot practices loops and other tricks, I would
guess he learns these where it is safest to do so, at higher altitude as
opposed to lower. Seems we should employ the same practice here.

Myself and JD use our pool for ALL Courses-students are taught all skills in
the pool where we have the luxury of time to correct equipment configurations,
teach skills (and have students overlearn them), proper planning etc. 

Then off to shallow water (100-130fsw) where they demonstrate the same skills.
Then off to deeper water to execute fun dives utilizing the skills and
techniques previously learned.

Seems simple enough.

Regards, Raimo
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