Two basic methods of going from the surface to depth on a skin dive are head-first and feet-first. Many instructors have other names for these: Pike, Tuck, etc., but let’s keep it simple. Both of these involve putting a portion of the body above the water’s surface allowing the weight that is up in the air to propel the entire body down underwater. If swimming along the surface, do the head-first dive by bending at the waist and lifting the fins straight up above the surface letting the weight of your legs push you downward. From a stationary vertical position on the surface, use the feet-first method. Kick upward and then use the upper body weight that is out of water to push you down. This method is preferable while scuba diving. Your instructor will give you additional hints.

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