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Elizabeth wrote:
>I am one of those less experienced divers,and hope to learn how to do more
>technically demanding dives.  I recently took the PADI wreck diving
>specialty course and it served mainly to point out how much more I need to
>learn.  In particular,while I didn't get entangled in my reel line, I had
>trouble getting the line back smoothly on the reel (it bunched up on the
>side making it necessary to go back and try again) and then it came back
>off when I was undoing the tie-off at the end.  The instructor recommended
>further practice with the reel.  My question :  Are there any practice
>exercises with the reel beyond tying it off,then going forth and back that
>I should be doing?  Any tips on getting the line back smoothly on the reel?
>I know these are very basic skills, but these seem to be the ones newer
>divers lack (at least,this newer diver!).  <<

I have found that cross training in many cases is most useful. A good
example here is what one can learn of wreck technique in a cavern or cave
course. The environmental conditions are often better and certainly the vis
is (as long as you don't stir it up with poor technique). Check out the
cave diver list or contact me for some names if you like.-Dave

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