Planning and conditions
Entry
The location or method used to enter the water, determined for the actual conditions and activity.
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Equalisation
Managing pressure differences in air spaces using techniques taught through appropriate instruction.
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Equipment
The items used for a diving activity, selected for the diver and intended environment.
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Equipment hire
Temporary use of equipment supplied by a provider under its rental arrangements.
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Exit
The location or method used to leave the water, determined for the actual conditions and activity.
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Exposure
How open a location is to influences such as wind and swell; the term can also describe a diver’s environmental exposure.
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Exposure protection
Equipment selected to help manage thermal and environmental exposure.
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