Alternate Air Source Breathing Stationary
Having an Alternate Air Source is such a relieve for most scuba divers. One of the main concerns scuba divers have is running out of air. Another word for the Alternate Air Source is Octopus.
Many years ago in the beginning of scuba diving people did not have an Alternate Air Source. If diver ran out of air they had to Buddy Breath from a single regulator until reaching the surface. This was of course not the safest way to deal with an out of air situation, so all divers were very relived when the Octopus became available for them.
Many years ago in the beginning of scuba diving people did not have an Alternate Air Source. If diver ran out of air they had to Buddy Breath from a single regulator until reaching the surface. This was of course not the safest way to deal with an out of air situation, so all divers were very relived when the Octopus became available for them.
Alternate Air Source Breathing
The Alternate Air Source is an extra second stage connected to the first stage of the regulator. It works exactly the same as your primary regulator second stage. If people run out of air they want to make sure that they can locate the Alternate Air Source quickly. For this reason the Octopus is usually marked with bright colours, like yellow and should be located in triangular area on the chest, from the chin the the lower ribcage.
During your PADI Open Water course you learn how to correctly use and breath from an Octopus for at least 30 seconds. First you will learn to perform the Alternate Air Source skill stationary on confined dive 1 in shallow water. Then during confined dive 3 you repeat the Octopus skill swimming and surfacing.
This is the performance requirement from the PADI Instructor Manual:
Breathe from an alternate air source supplied by another diver for at least 30 seconds.
During your PADI Open Water course you learn how to correctly use and breath from an Octopus for at least 30 seconds. First you will learn to perform the Alternate Air Source skill stationary on confined dive 1 in shallow water. Then during confined dive 3 you repeat the Octopus skill swimming and surfacing.
This is the performance requirement from the PADI Instructor Manual:
Breathe from an alternate air source supplied by another diver for at least 30 seconds.
Steps for the PADI Alternate Air Source Breathing Stationary Skill
1. Signal your buddy that you are out of air
2. Your buddy will now present his/her alternate air source
3. Take a breath and switch to the Octopus (don't forget to blow bubbles)
4. clear the alternate air source anyway you like
5. Stay close to your buddy by holding each other with a roman arm shake
6. Signal: OK and UP to each other
7. Elevate the LPI and press the deflator button
8. Breath comfortably though the Octopus for at least 30 seconds
9. Simulate and ascent by moving a bit (PADI Dance), but stay stationary underwater
Check out this PADI Alternate Air Source Breathing Stationary Skill Video:
2. Your buddy will now present his/her alternate air source
3. Take a breath and switch to the Octopus (don't forget to blow bubbles)
4. clear the alternate air source anyway you like
5. Stay close to your buddy by holding each other with a roman arm shake
6. Signal: OK and UP to each other
7. Elevate the LPI and press the deflator button
8. Breath comfortably though the Octopus for at least 30 seconds
9. Simulate and ascent by moving a bit (PADI Dance), but stay stationary underwater
Check out this PADI Alternate Air Source Breathing Stationary Skill Video:
Owning a good Alternate Air Source can be life saving and knowing it is yours and well maintained can give a peace of mind on any dive. The Apeks By Aqua Lung Egress Octo Regulator if you are looking to get your own Octopus:
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Disclaimer: Marcel van den Berg is a certified PADI Divemaster (2007), OWSI (2007), MSDT (2007), IDCSI (2008), Master Instructor (2010) and Course Director since 2011. This video and other video’s on any Facebook Page, Group or Personal Profile and on the YouTube Channels: Marcel van den Berg and Scuba Diving Tips are for general informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your Local Law, Scuba Diving Training Organisation, RSTC and/or your scuba diving professional that is legally teaching/guiding you scuba diving whenever you are in doubt, or following a scuba diving course / guide scuba dive under the supervision of a scuba dive professional from any worldwide dive industry recognised scuba dive organisation. Marcel (Mario) van den Berg, IDC Koh Tao Thailand, Scuba Diving Tips and/or any related Website, Facebook Page, Group, or Personal Profile are not liable or responsible for any advice, trading tips or any other information, services or products you obtain through this video or site. Marcel (Mario) van den Berg, IDC Koh Tao Thailand, Scuba Diving Tips and/or any related Facebook Page, Group, or Personal Profile are not liable or responsible for any injury, financial loss, failing a scuba diving course and or loss of certification.
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