In backwards so that you mask does not take the water impact, so your primary regulator does not slap you in the face, so your extra/budy requlator does not slap you in the whatever, the tanks are heavy you do not want them hitting you in the back. With all that gear standing in a boat is not wise. Yes and it is cool even if yo do go head over heels in the water.
afficionado: Also when there is considerable (over a meter) freeboard, the tanks absorb the impact better. Bellyflopping with all that weight coming down on you could be dangerous.
The backroll entry is best for small boats (particularly the rubber boats or Zodiacs). From docks, larger boats, or one with a landing stage, the giant stride entry is preferred. Just remember to keep that hand over your facemask! I won’t forget, after the one time I had it ripped off my face on entry.
Catfeet Premium Member over 12 years ago
There’s no room for Rover in that kiddie pool, much less for Red the frogman.
Bob. over 12 years ago
If they went forward they would still be in the boat.
gobblingup Premium Member over 12 years ago
Ribbit! ;-)
Comic Minister Premium Member over 12 years ago
That’s right Red!
TexMichael over 12 years ago
In backwards so that you mask does not take the water impact, so your primary regulator does not slap you in the face, so your extra/budy requlator does not slap you in the whatever, the tanks are heavy you do not want them hitting you in the back. With all that gear standing in a boat is not wise. Yes and it is cool even if yo do go head over heels in the water.
hippogriff over 12 years ago
afficionado: Also when there is considerable (over a meter) freeboard, the tanks absorb the impact better. Bellyflopping with all that weight coming down on you could be dangerous.
John Phelps over 12 years ago
The backroll entry is best for small boats (particularly the rubber boats or Zodiacs). From docks, larger boats, or one with a landing stage, the giant stride entry is preferred. Just remember to keep that hand over your facemask! I won’t forget, after the one time I had it ripped off my face on entry.
Rickapolis over 12 years ago
Red’s a seal.
boldyuma over 12 years ago
Tune in next week for another exciting episode of
“Sea Hunt” starring Lloyd Bridges as frogman Mike Nelson..boldyuma over 12 years ago
Watch full length episodes of SeaHunt for free on Hulu.com
lin4869 over 12 years ago
Definitely SEA HUNT.