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Case, that would be great. And if you don't mind I can put it on the
Trimix site, too.
Jim
Sender: Case E. Harris Date: 2/1/99 7:55 PM
>Jim-
>Us Key West folks have been using checklists for our diving for quite
>some time...with a great deal of success. Macho issue? damn what other
>people think! I"m the one that looks cool when we're anchored up to the
>wreck, and someone else forgot something....
>
>We use the phrase "Mental checklists aren't..." in most of our training
>lessons.
>
>Also, if the whole dive team has the same list (we're all rigged the
>same, right?) it can serve dual purpose as a pre-dive briefing and
>discussion guide. If you're interested in taking a look at what we/I
>have developed, let me know. I've got a nicely formatted MS Word file to
>edit/reprint whenever necessary.
>
>Also, I've got a "Flight Crew Checklist" book...plastic slide covers
>bound with rings or bungie...can be found at most aviation supply
>places. mine is about 5x7, and holds checklists, tables, gas planning
>sheets, etc....
>
>-Case
>diveman@cy*.co*
>
>Jim Cobb wrote:
>>
>> I was thinking a little more about about pre-dive preparation. It is fin=
e
>> 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 mate=B9s 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 accounte=
d
>> 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 an=
d
>> 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 wa=
y
>> and stepping on their feet.
>>
>> What did I forget?
>>
>> Jim
>>
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