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Dave-
The reason you most likely were not taught to use your BC for ascents is
because most recreational instructors get lazy soon after they begin
teaching. If they don't fully understand a skill such as a BC ascent, or
have problems teaching it, they drop it from their class. By dropping a
difficult (but terribly important) skill, it may make their class go
smoother, and thus make them seem "better"...at least in their own eyes.
Only problem with this is that now that instructor has a bunch of
students out there who lack fundamental diving skills, and are, as a
result, less comfortable divers. From what I've seen training
instructors, this is one of the most common "cop-outs" for a new
instructor.
The advice on positioning you've been given is (IMHO) quite good, and of
a technique that I use all the time. Next time you're on a drift dive,
try shooting a lift bag, and ascending (make a few PRACTICE deco stops)
under the bag, reeling yourself up, using your lungs and BC for the
ascent...of course staying horizontal the whole time!
Happy diving!
-Case
diveman@cy*.co*
David Chamberlin wrote:
> I actually do have a good handle on buoyancy control (IMHO) and have
> often used my BC for ascents when I was feeling lazy, but I always felt
> guilty about it because I thought I was doing a "bad thing". It's
> interesting (and nice) to know that it's not only not bad, but good.
>
> Thanks to all for the info.
>
> Regards,
> Dave
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