Used to do seach and recovery or to explore deeper depths
Head first Surface Dive
- Swim to a point just slight before the point where the object is to be recovered
- Pull arms wide to shoulder level
- Good hip bend
- Pull arms back to face
- Streamlines body position by lifting both legs clear of water to a vertical position
- Allow weight of legs to aid in descent.
Feet First Surface Dive
- Swim to location for descent
- Take a deep breath
- Raise body upwards by pushing downwards with hands and kicking with legs
- Point toes and swing hands upwards (locking your elbows and palms pull upwards)
- Hold body erect
- Allow gravity to aid in descent