
Pre-Dive Checks
Turn gear checks into a standard habit so you are not relying on memory or rushed last minute inspections at the edge of the water.
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Most problems are easiest to prevent before you leave the surface. Standard pre-dive routines keep you from guessing, skipping steps, or relying on memory when you are distracted or rushed.

Turn gear checks into a standard habit so you are not relying on memory or rushed last minute inspections at the edge of the water.

Every dive should include a bubble check as part of your pre-dive routine. A bubble check is your last chance to spot gear failures before a dive.

Walk through the GUE EDGE framework and see how a simple, repeatable structure makes dives more predictable for you and your buddy or team.

An introduction to the UNITED-C dive briefing framework and how structured briefings help dive teams build shared understanding before entering the water.