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    This document provides a list of common hand signals used while scuba diving with a buddy. It includes signals to stop, indicate problems, check well-being, indicate air levels, request buddy breathing, navigate direction, and manage the dive. In total, 25 common hand signals are illustrated and described to facilitate clear underwater communication between buddies during a scuba dive.

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    This document provides a list of common hand signals used while scuba diving with a buddy. It includes signals to stop, indicate problems, check well-being, indicate air levels, request buddy breathing, navigate direction, and manage the dive. In total, 25 common hand signals are illustrated and described to facilitate clear underwater communication between buddies during a scuba dive.

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    This document provides a list of common hand signals used while scuba diving with a buddy. It includes signals to stop, indicate problems, check well-being, indicate air levels, request buddy breathing, navigate direction, and manage the dive. In total, 25 common hand signals are illustrated and described to facilitate clear underwater communication between buddies during a scuba dive.

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    OWDM_101_122.

    qxd 3/29/06 2:40 PM Page 106

    Common hand signals.


    Signals may vary somewhat, so
    review them when planning a
    dive with a new buddy.

    1. Stop, hold it, stay there 2. Something is wrong OK? OK. 4. OK? OK. (glove on)

    5. Distress, help 6. OK? OK. (on surface at distance) 7. OK? OK. (one hand occupied)

    8. Danger 9. Go up, going up 10. Go down, going down

    11. Low on air 12. Out of air 13. Buddy breathe or share air

    106 Open Water Diver Manual


    OWDM_101_122.qxd 3/29/06 2:40 PM Page 107

    14. Come here 15. Me, or watch me 16. Under, over, or around

    17. Level off, this depth 18. Go that way 19. Which direction?

    20. Ears not clearing 21. I am cold 22. Take it easy, slow down

    23. Hold hands 24. Get with your buddy 25. You lead, I’ll follow

    Chapter Two 107

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