What you will learn
- •Safety is a system of roles and decisions.
- •Readiness can change between sessions.
- •Pressure or recovery problems end the attempt.
Build the session around active supervision
A buddy is assigned to the attempt, understands the plan and watches the complete performance and recovery. General pool attendance or a distant lifeguard does not replace task-specific supervision.
Check readiness every time
Previous successful sessions do not guarantee today is suitable. Review illness, fatigue, medication or health changes, hydration, emotional state, environment, equipment and whether both partners understand the plan.
Equalize early and stop before pain
Pressure that is not resolving is information, not a challenge to defeat. Pause or ascend while the sensation is mild. Pain, vertigo or hearing change require ending pressure exposure and appropriate assessment.
Observe recovery, not just the target
The attempt is not complete at the surface. The buddy maintains attention through an appropriate recovery period and responds within trained protocols.
- Do not chase a number after a warning sign.
- End when supervision becomes unclear.
- Use qualified in-person instruction for practice.
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