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Sure, this list has been posted before, a few things have changed since
then, I think. Just understand that this particular list is for how *I* do
*my* dive and a lot of things are presumed. And most of these short items
are memory tags, for example "prep stage bottles" means doing quite a few
things before I consider a stage "prepped". And I know some of these items
seem stupidly simple (like put reg in mouth) but in order for the reg to go
into your mouth you have to make sure the hose routing is correct, etc.

BTW, re: recent ankle weight thread, I use them because it makes it easier
to manage the scooter when blowing sand.

Night before trip
-Run tables.
-Fill tanks and test 02%.
-Inspect drysuit and lube zippers.
-Inspect BC for leaks, frays, overpressure valve and inflater hose.
-Inspect backplate assembly for frays and loose components.
-Inspect all bolt snaps for attachment and function. Lube if required.
-Run through equipment checkoff list to make sure all items are accounted
for.
-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.
-Inspect regs for loose hoses and plugs.
-Get some cash for mate=B9s tip.
-Plan food and sufficient beverages for hydration for duration of trip.
-Reading material.

 Prior to sitting: (in order)
-Prep stage bottles.
-Deploy Hang Line & BU 02 stage.
-Install regs and open all valves.
-Test %02 on all tanks.
-Check hose routing.
-Breath off of each reg for at least 3 lungfuls.
-Check pressure on all gauges.
-Connect BC inflater hose and test.
-Clip off primary to Dring.
-Check and attach liftbag to Dring.
-Check and attach reel to Dring.
-Assemble and test canister light.
-Install canister light on belt, lock in place with buckle.
-Attach Lighthead to shoulder Dring.
-Check backplate wingnuts.
-Position belts, crotchstrap, for entry.
-Position second and DS inflater hose for routing and access.
-Get mask wet.
-Position mask, ankle weights, gloves, instruments, bags, tools, slates and
stages for access.

 Sit down and: (in order)
-Put on ankle weights.
-Put on fins.
-Put on hood.
-Put on gloves.
-Put on shoulder straps
-Put on bottom timer/computer
-Check position of long hose and Light cable.
-Thread Crotch strap
-Attach waist belt
-Attach DS inflater and test
-Put on Second, and take 3 breaths
-Put on Longhose, and take 3 breaths
-Sit back, close eyes and visualize the dive.
-Spit in mask and put it on.
-Put first in mouth.

   Jim
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> From: CaptnDale@ao*.co*
> Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 15:04:28 EST
> To: cobber@ci*.co*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
> Subject: Re: Predive procedure
>=20
> Jim,
> Care to share your check list?  I am sure it would be instructive and hel=
pful.
>=20
> Dale
>=20
> In a message dated 12/28/99 2:01:17 PM Central Standard Time,
> cobber@ci*.co* writes:
>=20
> << I use a home-made laminated pre-dive check-off crib sheet. I highly
> recommend these for those who don't like that "oh, shit, I forgot the
> goddamn [fill in the blank]" flash you get just as you step off the the
> boat.
>>>=20
>=20


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