So now that we’ve got the diving introduction out of the way, let’s jump right into what we feel is a major issue. When it comes to SCUBA Diving, it is important to know your Gas Laws. In Dive Physics, during the Second Phase of BUD/s, they teach you that these laws are very important to a diver. A diver must be aware of the physics affecting him underwater. Without the knowledge of what happens to the human body underwater, circumstances could easily become disastrous.
In this article, we’re going to cover six important diving laws and principles that every diver needs to be aware of. We urge you to study this article and develop a full understanding of how these laws work and to draw your own opinions about why they’re important. The definitions are taken from documents provided in BUD/s training, and we can’t think of anyone better to talk to about the water than the SEALs. [Read More…]
We’ve put together a video showing all the knots from the “How to Tie Knots Like a Navy SEAL” series tied underwater.
In the video we’ve recreated the BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL) Underwater Knot Tying Test.
At BUD/s the test is performed in the 15 ft. section of the CTT (Combat Training Tank), where students must swim out to a waiting instructor who is treading water over trunk line on the bottom of the CTT. [Read More…]
Our final Underwater Knot Tying Test “Knot of the Week” continues with the fifth of five knots taught to Navy SEAL candidates at BUD/s.
The Right Angle is a knot that is typically used as an alternate to the Clove Hitch, which we went over last week.
When used, the Right Angle creates a more secure knot than the Clove Hitch and if you know how to tie the Clove Hitch, you know how to tie the Right Angle. [Read More…]
This week’s “Knot of the Week” continues with the fourth of five knots taught to Navy SEAL candidates at BUD/s for their Underwater Knot Tying Test.
The Clove Hitch is an especially important knot taught at BUD/s, which also has it’s purpose rooted in demolition.
A Clove Hitch is the preferred knot to fasten det cord (detonation cord) to underwater obstacles, linking them together in a chain for demolition. [Read More…]
This weeks “Knot of the Week” continues with the second of five knots taught to Navy SEAL candidates at BUD/s for their Underwater Knot Tying Test.
Students start from the shallow end of the pool, and when called swim out to a waiting instructor. The student announces themselves and which of the five knots they’ll be tying.
Once give the nod by the instructor, the student then requests permission to descend to the bottom of the 15 foot pool with a downturned thumb. [Read More…]
For the next few weeks, we’ll depart from our usual “Knot of the Week” to bring you a series on the knots taught to Navy SEAL candidates at BUD/s (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training).
During the first phase of BUD/s, students are taught five knots which they’re required to tie one at a time underwater, each on a single breath hold. [Read More…]
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