How to setup your Scuba BCD Open Water Scuba Course - Part 1

In this first video of the series, Nick Rinn shows you the basics of how to properly set up your Buoyancy Control Device (otherwise know as a "BCD").
Follow ‪@JoshCantu‬ and ‪@carsonmcmaster‬ as they enjoy the challenge and rewards of earning the rank of PADI Open Water Scuba Diver. In the multi-part series, you will be able to watch the process from start to finish, thanks to the amazing underwater videographer ‪@Devon-Carroll‬ , and the instructional talent of Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Nick Rinn.
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[@Suebe1962]

I see why certification with an actual trainer in person is needed because that is a lot of steps to get right before someone dives!!! I believe Josh and Carson are in good hands with you, Nick, as their teacher!!!

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@Devon-Carroll]

Oh wow!

[@jackiesunderman684]

These guys have the best instructor they will ever need for their training needs but beyond that they have a mentor and a great friend they can look up to and go to for anything, last night definitely proved that! I'm so glad they have each other 😊❤️

[@deedavis5394]

2:36 josh and Carson are so lucky to have Nick as their diving instructor! Wow wa I impressed! 2:36

[@roscowoodward6037]

Nick, you were an amazing god sent friend to Josh and his family in crises last night..the subscribers have made this world a better place in an instant.. would appreciate an update upon wellness of the dog 🐕. I hope the vet learns a good lesson from this, does his job to the best of his ability and NEVER put money Infront of pain ever again. Much prayer and love to you all xx

[@pamelamitchell5417]

I agree

[@MommaGriffin1]

I agree too!

[@MommaGriffin1]

Hopefully 🤞🏼 we will get an update from @JoshCantu about his and his wife’s gorgeous dog 🐶

[@belindawallace5203]

I’m so thankful that you were able to help Josh last night, I hope Sequoia makes a good recovery. Thank you for showing us how to set up diving equipment - so much to remember but you make a great instructor! Not just telling what to do but also explaining why.

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks!

[@judy6734]

Josh and Carson are in good hands having you as their instructor. They are going to be good divers once you have taught them well.

[@lineprestkvrn9014]

Thanks for your instant support for Josh Cantu and his wife last night. ❤️ And now I can enjoy an instructional video although this old lady will never get to dive. ❤️🇧🇻

[@Nicgyver]

Do it, never to old!

[@invisible4445]

Who knew? Wow, I had no idea of all this. It gives me a new appreciation for diving and divers. Nick, you are an amazing teacher. Thanks for teaching me something new today.

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you for watching!

[@patgorham4796]

I am a certified scuba diver for more than 20 plus years, I can't tell you how much I enjoy diving ever since I lived in Hawaii. I enjoy seeing you teach and train the new divers,

[@debbie4503]

Thank You, Nick, for being there for Josh.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

You're an excellent teacher/instructor. Even I was able to understand that. Yet I knew nothing about it before watching this. The guys are lucky to have you teaching them. You're an amazing friend also ❤️ 🐕🇨🇦

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@AnneMarieBibby1966]

Nick, Our community is made from the best recipe of Love, Hope, and faith. Together we create the best basket of community that is so desperately needed in this world. It is times like these that remind me Our world is not lost but stronger because we pull together in times of need. Lot's of love and respect Nick. I couldn't be prouder to be a part of this community. Love, and kindness wins! 🙏❤

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you so much!

[@roseannewalker3156]

there seems to be a lot involved in diving. You have a very unique way of explaining.the do's and dont's of getting equipment ready. Also,. I am glad to see you train your buddies for certification. You are simply amazing. Again, keep these great videos coming.

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@rozbarber3195]

I like how you explain why you do things a certain way. I always like to know how, what and where it helps to remember the ‘procedures’ and, of course, save your life! I am amazed at the equipment. You have good teacher qualities.

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@jennthelen4721]

It's not easy to teach anything but you have real knack for it! So glad to see you taking Carson and Josh under your wing 💕 It was awesome to see this community come together for the Cantu family and beautiful Sequoia last night and your Sister is an angel!!

[@MommaGriffin1]

❤Nick your truly an inspiration and amazing teacher! Even with a lil’ humor. You say things so people can remember them. Everyone is grateful to be taught by you. If their not they should be! Just thankful for you and all you do for others! What you give out you get back “karma”. Well your karma should be bringing you some really great things this year! Much love from Nashville (Music City USA) TN.❤

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you so much!

[@Kerify]

Nick, there's so many things I'm thankful for, with you. Not only are you a great Scuba Instructor and a great human being, but you are an Amazing friend!! Thank you for helping Josh last night! I know that you were there for him and did everything you possibly could for him, on top of everything else you do for ALL of the guys!! You're amazing Nick! You really are a one-of-a-kind man!!💯🔥❤️😇💞😍💥🥰 (I swear, if there were only more guys like you around, this 🌎 would definitely be a better place!) Much love Nick! From Nova Scotia, 🇨🇦❤️

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you so much!

[@sandraamen2484]

Josh and Carson are in great hands with you as there Instructor and trainer, love how you give visual and verbal instructions!

[@dawngale2417]

I'm so glad you you guys are sticking together. Like Nick's class and hope more go and learn.

[@archiesghost9582]

Very interesting to see the preparation. Your scenic dives seem so effortless it is good to understand what goes into doing them safely. Tks for this view.

[@wolfgoddess7300]

Heya Nick ! So glad you are the one teaching Josh and Carson ! Happy that Sequoia was able to get help as well. Thanks Nick !❤

[@donnadye3868]

Wow, you are a great instructor Nick, I can see that the guys are in good hands. Love that you four remain close, it does this old heart wonders to see all of this. Thanks for helping Josh, Chelsea and Sequoia last night. Love this community.

[@jadefairy1]

Very good video was so easy to follow along and understand what to do had no idea what goes into all you had to do it's amazing to see that

[@jackiewebber179]

Nick, Josh, Carson and Devon you are a wonderful group. True friends and an inspiration to everyone. You all have wonderful hearts and loving souls. How wonderful it is to see how you are there for each other, as it should be. Sequoia has 3 wonderful Uncles. Lots of ❤❤❤❤❤

[@josephvanwanzeele5125]

Thank you Nick and all for putting this video together. Very well explained steps, video close-ups, and additional message windows really made this so easy to follow. I found this great to watch and learn!

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@pjk1714]

Excellent! Didn't even have a bum dump years ago. Very good news announced this week. Looking forward to resolution for everyone. Thanks for sharing

[@susankane8535]

I got certified to dive years ago, did pool thing, taken to a bridge, then an ocean dive. Can't believe I survived it to this day.

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi Nick ! You are a very good instructor! Nice to have friends like you ! Josh and Carson are very lucky ! I hope Josh's dog is well ! Have a great day and stay safe! Deborah. 🇨🇦❤️

[@debbiehuff137]

Nick thank you for helping josh out.god bless you 🙏

[@tombaker9636]

Thank you for holding the team together. You guys go out and find missing people please. I can buy an item needed. Let's all rally for these guys!!!

[@rollwithtide8835]

Your a great instructor Nick reminds me of my class 30 yrs ago. My first free dive was at Catalina Island at the Casino in Calif. it was awesome in the kelp beds I’ll never forget that day.

[@Nicgyver]

I love diving the kelp beds down there!

[@amybostic1439]

The boys are learning!

[@peteraitken6494]

Great video nick some learning skills right there had no idea of what is involved in just making sure your gear is safe to use josh and Carson have a great guide to teach them thanks for sharing ps I hope everything went well for josh and his dog and thanks for helping you are a true friend for sure ❤️👍👌

[@HelpMeRhonda62]

You are a friend indeed!

[@lisathurston8265]

WOW You should do a video short on how we can schedule scuba lessons with you. I am in Utah and I would go to Oregon to take my hubby for a vacation. Would Love to go diving with you someday.

[@helendaly5030]

When younger wanted to learn how to scuba dive. Didn't realize how much you needed to learn. Thanks for sharing this information. At 77 not able to learn for numbers of reasons now, but so glad to be at least seeing all that is important to know. Looking forward to the rest of the lessons.

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks for watching!

[@theresaherrrera8224]

Nice and easy....Love that you boys want to learn more....Stay safe please make sure to ask Nick questions about your setup....update on Josh is pet....I know that pain it happened to my baby....he's not doing to good....until the next video 😍....

[@Elong.]

Great job! It’ll be fun when everyone’s fully trained.

[@blindkimberly1360]

Nick. Thank you. We love you. Big hugs!

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@lizpenny3392]

I think you are all an inspiration to young people everywhere..🙂

[@JamieManous]

Yay Josh and Carson being certified 💕

[@carlcox4869]

Wow Nick is a great instructor.

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@Horsewomann]

Very nice! One thing I was taught was that when you are taking those test breaths on your reg, also watch your pressure gauge to make sure it’s holding steady and not dipping down with each breath. Fluctuation indicates your air tank valve isn’t all the way open and that can be a big problem at depth.

[@teresat.6386]

YES!!! What a nice surprise! Love you all ❤

[@MakeItSo1111]

Scuba burrito 😍

[@Slixtro1]

I was taught not to go a quarter twist back after opening the valve, 3 of my instructors over the years all set and agreed it was for older scuba technology, and with modern equipment there's no use for it. They all say your better off cranking it open 100%, 0 issues.

[@Nicgyver]

Personal preference, just make sure your buddy knows.

[@Beccaroo690]

Hi Nick, hi Carson, hi Josh! Nick, you make a great teacher. I think bald men are gorgeous!😊👍

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@jenniffer9034]

Nice to see you Nick! Great educational video!

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@tahitiarizona2730]

Team work makes the dream work. How corny is that! Good job Nick.

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks!

[@JodeeDeemHall]

That was cool to watch

[@pecholatino]

Tomorrow I’m going to kicker Rock Galápagos,,, this video helps me lots

[@Nicgyver]

I’m glad you liked it, have a blast!

[@nanctttjensen3437]

Good Job, Nick! They are in good hands!

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks!

[@moongardendesign9589]

Thanks Nick. This is so interesting. I’m saving up for dive classes this summer and love getting info of how to set up a BCD. Love from Nettan in Sweden 🇸🇪 ❤

[@Nicgyver]

Glad your thinking about scuba diving, good luck and have fun!

[@NaturesEscapes]

That’s a bunch! I’m sure it’s repetitious. Never realized. Nice starting off in the basement floor with you guys. Really interesting.

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks for watching!

[@sjlaing]

Love it Nick!!! Very informative.

[@maryfisher3635]

That video was amazing and you're an amazing teacher

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@Geri-PN-MOD]

WOW.. important as your life depends on it.. thanks Nick for sharing

[@Nicgyver]

My pleasure!

[@sueg8459]

The fab four are at it again. Great video.

[@GuidoValdata]

this is very useful, thank you. tomorrow I'll have my very first scuba refresh in my divemaster course, and this really helps reviewing the steps, terms, tone of voice, eye contact etc. thank you, will follow your channel

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you so much! Good luck!

[@jodykidp5396]

Good channel Nick. I like the resources for helping children as well. Keep the good going around.

[@pamelaclark2093]

Keep on keepin' on!

[@Izzykittygamer]

That’s awesome 👏🏼 your a really good teacher Nick 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you!

[@billypolomsky2521]

Good job Nock

[@Nicgyver]

Thanks!

[@caroleknappsmith9010]

Fantastic demo Nick. The details are so helpful. Not just the do this, but why you follow the procedure. Makes it easier to remember. I am excited to see the following episodes. Blessings to you, always. Take care and be safe.

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you for watching!

[@petersalmon2695]

Proper 👍

[@angelam8026]

Greart lesson for them. You are a really good teacher.

[@debbiev.1311]

Nick you're the BEST!! ❤🙏🏻

[@mcet2000]

Thank you, Nick, for this information. I was certified by Padi , LA County, and NAUI back in the 80s. My last dive was in the mid-90s, and so much has changed equipment wise, yet the principals are stil lthe same. Before I dive again, I want to find a refresher class. I live in Southern California and would like to know if you can recommend how I should go about this. Many thanks.

[@Nicgyver]

Yes, go to a local dive shop, they can get you scheduled for a refresher course. 👌

[@debbiehuff137]

Love ❤️ you guys.

[@elisaas]

You are a very good instructor 👏🏻

[@Nicgyver]

Thank you! 😃

[@samueldeter9735]

4:43 I'm very much against the quarter turn back! Only reason I've ever heard is somebody getting too aggressive with opening it too hard, but it isn't any more likely than them doing it with the yoke. Being in the habit of turning it a quarter turn back means that if they turn it the wrong way, now it's a quarter turn open, and they might get air out of it at the surface and think they're fine, when in reality they're in a very dangerous spot.

[@debbie4503]

@Nick where are the lighthouse videos you mentioned when crab fishing with Carson?

[@Nicgyver]

Watch my video “Kings-Giving”

[@debbie4503]

@@Nicgyver Thank You! I can't wait to see the dive training you gave Josh and the others!

[@traciheaney348]

🥰🥰🥰

[@hosgs14]

Great info Nick. Have a question. Can diabetics scuba dive? I was told no because of circulation or something. Anyways great vid.

[@Nicgyver]

Not sure on that one, you would have to ask a doctor.

[@deborahfarr2201]

Yes. 1 and 2 can dive. You have to be well controlled and wearing a monitor is preferred. I'm type 1 due to an injury sustained in the military and I've been driving 26 years. If you have an event of any kind it's good to wait about 12 months before going again. But other than that the water can help with so many things. Enjoy..

[@hosgs14]

@@deborahfarr2201 Deb, thank you so much for your response. I will talk to my Dr then. Have a great day.

[@billypolomsky2521]

Nick

[@armyreader1]

Can you recommend an online store to buy gear from since my local shops only carry the same three brands (cressi, akona, and sherwood)? Would love to see other options since even with those brands, the options are rather limited.

[@Nicgyver]

I think there are several online stores that sell scuba gear. The problem with buying gear online is you won’t get a service package. If you get something different than your local shop sells, you won’t be able to get it serviced unless you send it away. Regulators and BCD’s need to be serviced like once every 2 years and if you stick with a local shop, a lot of times they will do the service for free if you buy the gear from them, and you won’t have to send anything away to get it serviced. I’m not sure about akona, but cressi, and Sherwood are well known and solid brands.

[@armyreader1]

@Nick Rinn Roger, I was hoping to try some other brands like Scubapro and Aqualung since they seem to be pretty well known and Id like to compare stuff before I use stuff...see what fits the best versus what fits the best out of the two brands I can pick from locally. Ill keep the service component in mind with the bcds and regulators. Thanks for that piece of info...wasnt tracking that at all.

[@jenihansen7201]

HI NICK

[@Nicgyver]

Hello!

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❤👍👍👌

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[@tounguthanjubphan8802]

the music in the background is too loud.

[@RowanHawkins]

Nick this was mentioned how to do presentations/communication hosted by MIT. People only have one language processor in their brain it can either be listening and understanding somebody talking or it can be reading. If you want somebody to get more of your content don't have things on the screen for people to read when you're expecting them to be getting information from you talking! Either say all of the stuff or shut up while somebody is expected to be reading something. I'm saying this about the huge paragraphs of text that you're putting up for detailed notes in the video. It isn't working. Sure the video will be a little longer but go over that stuff don't just make people read it they won't get it if it's all tell and no show.

[@carolynkennedy8500]

Chef Rinn, Hello. I watched this video very intently, as I have been curious about the scuba diving. I mentioned before that I don't scuba 🤿. I can't believe how much prep is involved to get everything (regulator, etc) in order. It seems really intense. Thanks for sharing. One question please, what does BCD stand for? Have a good day 😊

[@Nicgyver]

Buoyancy Control Device.

[@carolynkennedy8500]

@@Nicgyver Got it.

[@debbie4503]

HI Nick! I just went looking to find that The Last Blockbuster video to watch again. I have a challenge for you. Can you teach Carson and/or Josh how to tell time on a clock? ⏰🕜⌚ Oh and how to use a phone book? 😂😂 I really enjoyed that video. I remember as a kid, we used to memorize telephone numbers. Not just a select few. Home number of course. Along with Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousins and friends. School's, Police Numbers and hospitals. (There was no 911.) I have lost brain cells since then. I'm 61 and still remember the address of where my Grandma used to live. If you accept this challenge, you may be saving the future generations. 😂 Thanks for the fun videos and helping with the serious ones. I'm thinking of Sequoia, Josh's dog. Plus the work with AWP. There was one evil man who brought that originazation down, while the rest of you were there for the right reasons. Thank You and God Bless. Debbie

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