PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy
Under what three circumstances should you conduct a buoyancy check before
diving? - correct answer 1) Any time you change your dive gear configuration.
2) Any time you change dive environments (especially fresh to salt or vice-versa.)
3) Any time you haven't been diving for a while.
Based on basic weighting guidelines, how much weight do you need for the Peak
Performance Buoyancy Adventure Dive? - correct answer 20lbs
What five steps will help you conduct a buoyancy check at the surface? - correct
answer 1) Enter the water fully equipped for the dive.
2) Go to water too deep to stand in (or at least deep enough that you can easily
raise your feet off the bottom) and completely deflate your BCD. If you're using a
dry suit, open the automatic exhaust valve all the way.
3) Hang vertical and motionless holding a normal breath.
4) Add/subtract weight until you float at eye level while holding a normal breath.
5) As your final check, you should slowly sink while you exhale.
How does your buoyancy change due to consuming the air in your cylinder? -
correct answer Your buoyancy will increase as you consume air, no matter what
type of tank you are using.
What three variables require you to adjust your buoyancy as needed? - correct
answer 1) As you use air from your tank.
2) As you descend as pressure compresses your wet suit or the air in your dry suit.
3) As you ascend as your wet suit/dry suit air reexpands.
When should you use your BCD to adjust your buoyancy? - correct answer Only to
adjust for air consumption, descending, or ascending, or when at the surface to
float.
