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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Puskas Nov 22, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I hail from the Greenville area of South Carolina. I am working with my LDS and SDI right now to become a Dive Master and hope to become an instructor as well. I would love to do so with UTD, after…Continue

Light On The Left Hand

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeremy Puskas Nov 9, 2010. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I was trained by the NACD for my cavern. Before I progress more into the overhead, I would like more information on the reasoning behind using the light on the left hand.First, my instructor, as a…Continue

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Jeremy Puskas replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Local Instructor

"Jeff, I do not think that my particular LDS would even consider hosting a UTD class. The owner is rather against the DIR system because of his dealings with GI3 and the assumption that anyone else is DIW. I like the wya UTD puts things together.…"

Nov 22, 2010

Jeff Seckendorf replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Local Instructor

"Hi Jeremy, At this point we don't have a UTD instructor close to you, although we just spent four days at DEMA interviewing instructor candidates, so all that may change soon. With every potential instructor candidate we do a phone interview…"

Nov 21, 2010

Jeremy Puskas replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"I got to dive on Saturday while practicing the light on the left hand. Not too bad. I will just need to practice. Thank you all for your help."

Nov 9, 2010

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Nov 5, 2010

Jeremy Puskas replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"That would be nice. Most of the divers I go out with are new and I guide the area for them. An older group of divers I go out with are the closest thing to a team I have, but some may be diving mix while others, like myself, maybe diving air...…"

Nov 5, 2010

James Mott replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"Jeremy, Keep in mind that the worst thing that can happen underwater is someone not having gas to breathe. With this in mind, we place the light on the left hand, as not to blind the receiving diver upon donation of the reg in our mouths with our…"

Nov 4, 2010

Brian Wiederspan replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"You don't seem argumentative at all, Jeremy. Let's put the scooter aside for the moment. You've taken Cavern. In your class, did you learn and practice out of gas (oog) procedures? If so, what were the procedures, with your light in…"

Nov 4, 2010

Jeremy Puskas replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"I can see my computer and backup with their backlights... I use my light on my right to illuminate my compass on my left, which I can not see with the light on my left. I understand I need to be more flexible and prevent bad habits with the end game…"

Nov 4, 2010

Brian Wiederspan replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"Jeremy- You should be able to control your light in both your left and right hand, with ease. However, the left hand is "home" to the light. Of course when adjusting buoyancy, to prevent false light signals, we simply move the light to…"

Nov 4, 2010

Jeremy Puskas replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"The biggest question I have is how would I adjust buoyancy with the light in my hand? Just move it to the other hand? As most of my current diving is multi-level lake diving, would I have to keep switching the light from one hand to the other? I…"

Nov 4, 2010

Jarosław Stępkowski replied to Jeremy Puskas's discussion Light On The Left Hand

"Hello Jeremy, primary light is used in left hand in order to keep right hand free to donate long hose in OOA. Another good reason to keep the light in left hand is operating a scooter by right hand. Why hard goodman handle? When goodman handle is…"

Nov 4, 2010

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What are your levels of training?: Open Water Diver, Advanced Diver, Nitrox Diver, Technical Diver, Overhead Diver, Recreational Diver, Rescue

Favorite Dive Sites (water, not internet): Lake Jocassee, Salem, SC; Ginnie Springs, High Springs, FL

Your personal website:: http://www.facebook.com/fireinmybones

About me:: I am a Christian and as often as I fall trying to remain true to my faith (by doing things on my own rather than trusting God), it is a worthy endeavor. I am an avid outdoors man. I love a good challenge though it sometimes makes me a bit hard headed. My wife is the love of my life and I am eternally grateful for her helping hand through my self-inflicted ignorance. I love to get together with people in person.

I am new to the UTD way of diving and though I have not been certified through the agency yet, it is an aspiration. I plan on taking the Ratio Deco class this fall online. I can not wait to incorporate these principles into my diving.

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At 11:37am on November 3, 2010, James Mott said…: Hi Jeremy,
The Ratio Deco class will be very rewarding for you, make sure that you attend it in person or on one of the webex style meetings where you can expand the discussion and interact with an instructor. Rock Bottom is a pretty lengthy discussion when presented for the first time, it is a big part of our Essentials courses as well as your Tech 1,2, etc. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions, I'd be happy to give you some help.
I teach out of Detroit but do travel and teach in between here and Florida.

At 8:05am on November 3, 2010, James Mott said…: Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us here at Unified Team Diving!

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