SCUBA Equipment Set-up Demonstration

[@PSDIVERTOM]

Great video..I'm an instructor also and like to pick up tips from other pro's. You are informative, clear in your directions, speak softly yet authoritatively, Man you know what you are doing!! Let's Dive!!!

[@WrappingRichie]

Glad to hear you found my video useful. I thought with so much technology out there it would be nice to have a little refresher for those who are newly certified. Take care man! spread the word, SCUBA is one of the most exciting adventures we'll ever have.!

[@WrappingRichie]

Glad this little video is helping some of you. I really appreciate the feedback and take good care of yourselves ! Cheers!!!

[@m4r4sc4]

Whenever I'm getting ready to go diving and haven't been in a while, I watch this for a quick refresher. Thanks for the clear instruction.

[@thisis4miranda]

heading out on my first dive in awhile tomorrow morning and this was a great refresher, thanks for posting! (aloha from Maui :) )

[@WrappingRichie]

That's exactly the purpose of the video. Appreciate you checking in with me and I'd love to dive Maui. I use to live in Okinawa for 5 years and the diving is similar. basically AMAZING!!!

[@deepside6664]

Just came across this video today but still very valid. Well explained and the words match the actions. Not too much, not too little. Any newcomer watching this would know what to do. Good and relevant camera close-ups too. Thumbs up!

[@garymoyer4625]

checking to make sure there is an O ring present is a good idea. Every once in awhile O rings go AWOL. Thanks for the video. Nicely done.

[@minimaxhall]

fastest 7 minute tutorial I have had in a while. Thanks for this introduction.

[@damianjones8729]

This is a highly recommended video as it makes you learn scuba diving lessons at the comfort of home. Keep sharing such stunning work.

[@felixguett]

Great refresher for my first dive in a while on the great barrier reef later today - on point and easy to follow, thanks!

[@CorrupteddSanity]

Hi Richard - very helpful - I'm about to return to diving after about 12 years

[@loomey2011]

im going to egypt in a few weeks, and thought i would check up and make sure im not to rusty. your video was great thankyou! take care

[@maryellenromero9459]

Thanks for the refresher. I don't get to dive very often and it helps (always) to review. Will be diving Cabo San Lucas the end of September....

[@paulegan6062]

Very professional. Although there was no need to assume that there was no one in the pool . I could safely say there wasn't from all the way back here on my computer screen.

[@Douglas-1994]

This is a great video!! I'm learning all i can to get certified for BVI in 6 months

[@SeattleRingHunter]

He's an instructor posting safety procedures on KZbin, damn string we were going to be critical on the comments to open peoples knowledge of all things to consider. Of course nothing compares to professional in person training but new students will pickup tips turned to habits from sources like KZbin and we can only hope people are picking up good habits to incorporate in toe there own safety routines! Happy diving to all... I sure this instructor is a great guy and all just don't beat me up for being critical on these points. Didn't read the comments below so maybe some have already notice these topics.

[@simolui]

Richard I forgot to turn my air back all the way b4 going down 20metres dive... but as I couldn't equalize my instructor took me to a 4 metres wreck and at one point I was without oxygen!!! so I keeped my cool and went up!!!! I wonder what would have happened if that occurred at 20 meters deep!!!!! thanks for this videos next time Im going to dive I check your video up to refresh!!!!! thanks buddy!!!

[@gretlsatorius4744]

Thanks for the refresher!

[@1snowball2]

I qualified in 2005 SSI open water my instructor trained to wet BC first and checking both regulators before turning on your air

[@walternyc]

Needed a refresher before my dive this summer, this came very handy. Thanks !

[@WrappingRichie]

How was your trip to Egypt, sorry for the late response... Glad you found the video helpful, that was the purpose. To help availability of refresher information so divers don't get hurt. Hope you had a safe dive and I would love to make it to Egypt some day!

[@michelepalermo9667]

This is the best I have found u are fantastic thank you for the refresher

[@WeBeYachting]

Nice video, thumbs up from us and cheers from sunny IGY Simpson Bay Marina, Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.

[@davidcrowson4745]

Great demonstration, thanks for sharing!

[@SeattleRingHunter]

Interesting and he even says it will loosen in the water. Seen other PADI instructors suggesting you dip your BC straps in the water first likely for this very reason...

[@MarcelVanDenBerg1]

I really enjoyed watching your video and the way you teach :) Marcel van den Berg

[@WrappingRichie]

Yeah, I do when I have the chance, usually my straps are still wet from previous Dives..LOL... but definately... wet them, or tighten them snug and have buddy check after walking down to dive entry point just before entering water. (obviously check at buddy check when finished suiting up as well). Thanks for your posting Tom. Take care. Rich

[@eascuba9351]

What about checking regulator functions? Inflator functions? With Velcro straps they should be dipped in the pool to be sure they are wet before final assembly, cam-band straps can be dry. Also how about clipping off all regulators gauges and loose inflator / deflator so we practice our Project AWARE program and eliminate those items from dragging and damaging aquatic life.

[@rozrabiakpl]

He just wanted to show off and shine in internet..

[@abbyyoyo8232]

Great idea on Project aware.

[@gmcgraime]

you did a good job with all the details thank you

[@radiofromdowntown]

Nice video, very helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@TheBronzeTurkey]

i was taught to always wet the back of the bcd vest before snugging it around the tank, so it doesn't loosen up when you hit the water

[@HypnoticAbyss]

Wet the BCD straps before putting it on the cylinder, the straps will expand slightly when wet.

[@abbyyoyo8232]

HypnoticAbyss yes they will.

[@TitosDiving]

Great video thanks divers

[@WrappingRichie]

Glad to hear you made it out safely!! Make sure your buddy does some checks before entry in the water. Also, that will be an added safety as well as a normal required process to insure safety. Thanks man! You take care and appreciate the comment.

[@qball765]

Good presentation!

[@callumwhite2116]

You didn't check to see if there was an O-ring/if the existing O-ring was intact

[@dennisoffline1568]

plus if there's any dirt in thread. But beside this two thinks a really good tutorial

[@WrappingRichie]

another great day for underwater exploration!

[@amyberry8718]

This is a very helpful review. Thank you for posting it.

[@RockYourTeeth]

I have a hunch this was shot on an underwater camera. The blurring on the edges is much stronger than most cameras and it makes sense a dive instructor would have one lying around.

[@WrappingRichie]

Lol.

[@adamackels73]

Purchased a new regulator set from a Dive Shop, the primary second stage hose came off 30 minutes into a practice session at a local swimming pool... (Hose came off at the base of the 2nd stage) I didn't panic. I simply reached back and turned the air off.. I haven't been in the water in 15 years, but I did notice in this video where the instructor failed to tell the listening audience about to inspect the tank o-ring to be sure it hasn't came out.

[@WrappingRichie]

Great, glad you liked it, hoped you were able to bennefit from it prior to your dive. Richard

[@lgttb1]

he also missed out on testing the two regulators.....

[@bassemb]

Thank you for this reminder!

[@TheBlackLodger]

Good job at making that statement at the end, and I mean it, be a S.A.F.E. DIVER!!!!!!!

[@opusxwharfrat8042]

Good video. Nice job! I also wet my staps first Tom.

[@PSDIVERTOM]

Rich I have always taught my students to wet the straps to get a snugger tighter closure

[@woodystreeservicePNW]

Love this video. Does this guy still teach scuba?

[@vova_diverman3254]

Very thanks for video 🤗🤗🤗

[@oldguitardude]

Great demo. Thanks dude!

[@dormanski2694]

many thanks nice video

[@WrappingRichie]

Glad to hear it man! that's why I put it together. Thanks.!

[@specialistmachinery]

thanks so much great refresher

[@fvkasm2x]

Thanks! Good refresher!

[@willubhave3]

LOL...Smell the Roses 0:45 , other than that I am learning but it will be a long time till I ever scuba-Thanks for the video :)

[@dsanti4069]

WRONG. The reason you were thought to turn the SPG away from you because in the early days the guages were made of glass and they didnt have a over pressure relief valve built in. If you look at every SPG these days, you will see a small hole on the backside of it. That it so that incase of a malfunction the air will shoot through the backside. So does it still make sense to turn the SPG away from you when turning the air on? No its only required when handling old glass guages. With a new modern SPG , turning away from you when turning the air on, is putting the diver more at risk. PADI please update this training.

[@aledge6317]

I have also been taught the same thing

[@blerandcungu4834]

very nice video thnx a lot🖒

[@Xi360]

nice pants Brown

[@richardwalsh3884]

Clear concise spot on! Many thanks !

[@michaelschofield1994]

When the hell did dive instructors start wearing leather shoes and pants! Haha The world of diving has become way too serious!

[@TheShawnstube]

Helpful, thank you.

[@WrappingRichie]

First time in front of a camera for me no rehersal just asked my DM to start recording, next time I'll add some comedy to it. Thanks for the comment. Rich

[@WrappingRichie]

Yes, I do as well, thanks for the comment, I actually did this video on the fly with no rehearsal and my DM wanted to put it online, but yeah, when I teach my classes I alway's mention that. Lot of things I could have mentioned and that is definately one of them. Take care..

[@WrappingRichie]

Thanks for your comment, I didn't get into buddy checks where that is normally done, but yes MAKE SURE YOU TEST EQUIPMENT folks prior to entering water.

[@WrappingRichie]

Thanks for your comment. This video is intended for those who need the common knowledge practice of setting up SCUBA equipment "at a dive site". Keep learning and using safe diving practices. If you need a PADI manual, go to PADI.com or your local dive shop and purchase one. Ask a local Scuba instructor for assistance if your cracking your back pack. That shouldn't happen! I've been diving since 1992 with thousands of dives and "Never" have I, or my students ever cracked a back pack.

[@SeattleRingHunter]

this guy is teaching under old school logic, new style gauges have a blow out valve on the rear of the gauge so one needs to understand what kind of gauge technology you are using before you inadvertently point the blowout plug at someone! Always get appropriate traing for the equipment you intend to operate!

[@evaml11]

Thank you 😊

[@chrisgodfreysr4253]

Cool man!

[@The1987Julian]

This really helped me :)

[@bobredley5915]

Thanks

[@SFROFRO-if4xj]

Nice

[@Lionheart2323]

really clear video :)

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Check the tank's o-ring before installing the octopus/regulators

[@達人-戦士]

The smell is very IMPORTANT! If you feel something nasty, go back to the diving center, where you loaded your bottle, and you know what you are doing! BR ⚠

[@WrappingRichie]

Funny I've heard that recently, it use to be Tom Cruise, and Drew Brees. I'll try to add some humor in the next video I make. Should put one together soon.

[@WrappingRichie]

SAFE DIve: Slowly Ascend From Every Dive!

[@h2ofrogman]

You forgot to ck your regs to make sure they were working. Did not ck the o ring in the beginning. Hope my evaluation is OK?

[@PSDIVERTOM]

ONLY 1992 !!! Try 1974 here...my first C Card was a NAUI #619!!!

[@meowpurrr]

Please could someone link me everything used in this video

[@7assoonzaking810]

thanks man but everybody beware i got lost in the sea for 1 hours i almost died thank god i survived

[@7assoonzaking810]

sea urchins oh my god

[@massgator1]

when i was 14 years old i asked my mother to take me to a dive shop so i could learn scuba diving she did but when we got there the guy that owned the dive said to me to join you must sign your name but i refused to do so i hated my name so much when i refused to sign my name i lost out on scuba diving i also lost out on 2 dozen other once in life time activities i have now changed my old name to a new name now i that have a new name it doe's not bother me at all that i lost out on 2 dozen once in a life time activities any one else that wants to learn scuba diving do not do it because you will be asked to sign your name to join the owner of the dive shop that i went to told me i had to sign my name to join but i refused to do so.

[@yeeee6184]

Are u fr?

[@geedoubleu641]

If you set up your gear from behind the tank while on a boat you would be overboard!

[@abbyyoyo8232]

THATS MY DADDY

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

No negative check.???

[@WrappingRichie]

If your an experienced diver and find this video useful in any way then I'm happy. If not and your looking for a detailed explanation and have no experience then you'd definitely want to get in an actual Open water Scuba course designed to fully train you. This video is in no way a replacement for someone who thinks they can forego proper training through a professional Scuba agency and class. Thanks for checking out the video. Cheers

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

+Richard Brown Yes. I am happy.

[@piotrzawadzki718]

Maks Don

[@PSDIVERTOM]

You make a SLOW and safe ascent to where you can equalize comfortably, have your buddy fully turn your air all the way on. If you still feel uncomfortable there is NO SHAME in aborting a dive!!!

[@SeattleRingHunter]

with modern 2017 equipment turn your air full on or full off, this training is using dated logic

[@garrl007]

BCD not BC... As an instructor you should call them by their proper name.

[@lgttb1]

? who trained you...#1 its common knowledge to wet the BC band before mounting it on the tank... #2 if you force the buckle closed on the BC you will crack the plastic back pack which will easily cost you around $100 to repair it. Street shoes are never allowed on a pool deck... what happened to the the tanks protective value cap, did some one steal it ?

[@johnsmith-uf6ev]

This dude doesn't care one bit about diving. Imho

[@johnrmirez5261]

nothing on checking on the tanks expiration

[@abbyyoyo8232]

JOHN RMIREZ good idea John! Cause you never know when you rent a tank that’s out of hydro or visual. You should make a video on that one !

[@RichardKrumm]

Smell the air? Really? LOL

[@ronaldkent3950]

wanna make sure they didn't mix up the O2 with carbon monoxide or something...

[@WrappingRichie]

You laugh now but I used to live in Okinawa and there was a dive shop that had old filters on their compressor and they had a problem with air purity. You definitely wouldn't smell like roses but you could get some toxic gas and have a lousy dive experience. Headache, nausea... hey man, it happens, its rare but it does. Thanks for the comment. Take care,Rich

[@RichardKrumm]

WOW That's some crazy story. Thanks for the additional details. Have a great weekend!!

[@risasdiving]

4 Exercise performed correctly, and slowly enough to adequately exhibit or illustrate details of skill. There´s not fun in it, boring!

[@DanielBrownsan]

Far too formally dressed for a PADI instructor. Also, no visible tattoos. B- for authenticity. Also, too much movement on camera. Pretend you're holding someone's head 'cause that's kinda what you're doing.

[@micagas]

Thanks for the refresher!!