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Cobber:
If I recall correctly almost a year ago you were 'busting my shoes' becuase I
checked a few things on my wing prior to the dive and you thought it would
leave me unable to cope! Now your going to use a written checklist to
remember to put on your ankle wieghts!!! ;-)
But it is a good idea.
With regard to the equipment packing checklist. I keep a checklist of
everything I own in a word processing document file named "List Master
Scuba". I use it to create a custom packing list for each dive trip I go on.
I am reminded of everything I have so at the dive site I don't suddenly think
"I wish I brought the ########".
I go down the list and delete from the list what I do NOT want for that
particular dive trip. Then I save what is left as another file, like "List
Empress Ireland 95". (By starting all the file names with the word 'list'
they are grouped together in the directory. I can easily refer to old lists
to compare what I have used in the past on a given dive.) I print out the
custom list and pack up. I bring everything I know I need. The completed list
goes in the bag too, so while packing up to return home I know I haven't
forgotten something.
When creating the master list, group things together that are logically used
together, not how they are packed in the bags. Extraneous things can be
grouped together with the dive kit if you are apt to forget them. For
example: hoods, mits and liners are followed by a towel for your wet head and
whatever type of hat the weather is calling for.
This is my master list:
MASTER SCUBA LIST
EXPOSURE WEAR & RELATED ITEMS
___dry suit, zipper wax, & seal lubricant
___uni mitts (2)
___hood liner
___synchilla pants (2)
___synchilla pullover (2)
___polypropylene sox (2)
___camp booties (2 pr)
___mid-weight capilene, top &bottom (2 pr)
___GoreTex hat
___ lip balm
___ankle weights
___argon bottle w/ inflator
___3mm wet suit
___1/4" wet suit, farmer john & shorty
___hood
___booties
___5 finger gloves
___swim suit
___ball cap
___Sunscreen
___Bug repellent
___towel for your wet head
DIVE EQUIPMENT
___fins
___knife
___weight belt
___lead - see info
___back plate/harness
___rec backpack
___wings
___BCD
___R main regulator w/ long hose & R inflator w/ divealert & clip (2)
___L main regulator/necklace w/ SPG, & L short inflator (2)
___rec regulator w/ SPG & inflator (BCD or suit)
___EE canister main light
___spare main light
___back-up light
___chest light w/ keeper
___primary reel
___safety spool
___belt pocket
___emergency signals container
___Jon line & carabiner
___lift bag
___bowstone bag
___masks (2)
___acoustic navigation set, 2 pcs.
___strobes & quick disconnects (2)
___computer
___data modules [feet](2)
___data module [meters](2)
___knife little, base slate
___ACCESSORY & REPAIR KIT
___TECH RIGGING KIT
___O2 regulators w/ nut gauge (2)
___Nitrox regulators w/long hoses & nut gauge (2)
___spare Nitrox regulator w/ short hose
___O2 analyzer, gauge regulator
___marker tape & marker
___laptop computer, power source, converters & deco software
___slate tape & marker
___UK manifold
___H valve extensions (3)
___Gavin Scooter
___U/W CAMERA KIT
___35MM CAMERA KIT
___COOLER FOOD WATER KIT
ACCESSORY & REPAIR KIT
___DIN/yoke adapters (2)
___DIN inserts (2)
___wrenches
___allen wrenches
___hemostats (2)
___glue
___accelerator
___needle & thread
___fin straps
___mask strap
___bulbs
___nuts, washers, lock washers, wing nuts
___O rings
___1st stage plugs
___band spacers
___mouthpiece
___cable ties
___metal triglides 2"
___metal D ring 2"
___fastexbuckle 1", 2"
___quick release buckle 2"
___para-cord
TECH RIGGING KIT
___nut driver
___8" bottle clamps w/ rope loop & rubber cover (2)
___5" bottle clamps w/ rope loop & rubber cover (2)
___bottle slings w/ clips (4)
___8" rubber straps (5)
___5" rubber straps (5)
Jim Cobb wrote:
> I was thinking a little more about about pre-dive preparation. It is fine
> and dandy to have a mental checkoff list but come to think of it, I have
> never seen a diver use a printed one on the boat. I know that pilots use
> checkoff lists as a pro-forma item, why not divers?
>
> I guess the reason why is similar to the reason some folk don't like
> seatbelts, its a macho issue, you don't want to look like a numbskull or
> neophyte. But I'm not proud and I am thinking of creating one and
> laminating it for my use.
>
> This is for my gear and my way of doing things, you all would have to
> modify for your stuff. Also this is a first draft, if any of you all see
> something I left out, or have suggestions.
>
> Night before trip-
>
> -Run tables.
> -Fill tanks and test 02%.
> -Inspect drysuit and lube zippers.
> -Inspect BC for leaks, frays, overpressure valve and inflator hose.
> -Inspect backplate assembly for frays and loose components.
> -Inspect all bolt snaps for attachment and function. Lube if required.
> -Inspect and clean mask, and check mask straps.
> -Inspect fins and straps.
> -Inspect and test backup light.
> -Inspect and test bottom timer, computer.
> -Check charge of Light and Scooter batteries.
> -Install wings and backplate on doubles.
> -Get some cash for mate¹s tip.
> -Plan food and sufficient beverages for hydration for duration of trip.
> -Reading material.
> -Run through equipment checkoff list to make sure all items are accounted
> for.
> -Load car using equipment checkoff list.
>
> Once on the boat-
>
> Prior to sitting: (in order)
>
> -Install regs and open all valves.
> -Test %02 on all tanks.
> -Check hose routing.
> -Breath off of each reg for at least 4 lungfuls.
> -Check pressure on all guages.
> -Connect BC inflator hose and test.
> -Clip off primary to Dring.
> -Check and attach liftbag to Dring.
> -Check and attach reel to Dring.
> -Assemble and test cannister light.
> -Install cannister light on belt, lock in place with buckle.
> -Attach Lighthead to sholder dring.
> -Check backplate wingnuts.
> -Position belts, crotchstrap, for easy entry.
> -Position second and DS inflator hose for routing and access.
> -Get mask wet.
> -Position mask, ankle weights, gloves, computers, bags, tools, slates and
> stages for access.
> -Remove tank bungees
>
> Sit down and: (in order)
>
> -Put on ankle weights.
> -Put on fins.
> -Put on hood.
> -Put on sholder straps
> -Put on gloves.
> -Put on bottom timer/computer/slates
> -Check position of long hose and light cable.
> -Attach waist belt
> -Attach Crotch strap
> -Attach DS inflator and test
> -Put on Second, and take 4 breaths
> -Put on Longhose, and take 4 breaths
> -Sit back, close eyes and visualize the dive for a few moments.
> -Spit in mask and put it on.
> -Put first in mouth.
> -Head to gate like mad raging bull, elbowing fellow divers out of the way
> and stepping on their feet.
>
> What did I forget?
>
> Jim
>
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