How far do you descend before you go horizontal?

Question

Overheard a descussion by som local divers. If on open water. Debating How fare they went feet first before they started "diving" around. One straight after hes head went under. The other looking at hes computer and then set a goal. This confusing me a bit. Us there a right ir wrong way. Im still a newbie and have only done beach entering.

Answer 1

Deprnds on the dive I guess. I plan my dive and descend to my planned depth (deepest part of the dive) before begining my dive. Start the dive at the deepest point and progress shallower be fore ending the dive.

Answer 2

I go horizontal shortly after my head breaks the surface. It makes it easier to have a slow, controlled descent and provides a great view of the dive area before I reach the planned depth.

Answer 3

For me it is about equalization. It’s much easier for me to equalize in a feet first position. Especially During the first atm where the pressure variance is greatest. After that, i just see how I feel and make a decision from there.

Answer 4

Depends on how deep the reef is.