ERDI Required
Equipment
1. Mask and Fins
2. Buoyancy Compensator (BCD)
A. A technical harness or similar BCD Capable of ERD Tether requirements. The BCD must be capable of supporting a pony cylinder of at least 18 cubic feet in addition to the primary cylinder.
B. The BCD Must have adequate lift. 40 pounds minimum recommended.
C. If the student’s BCD is not adequate for tether rigging but is otherwise acceptable, the student may use there BCD with an ERDI approved Tether Harness.
3. Regulator:
A. A primary regulator appropriate for the local diving environment. (environment sealed regulators are recommended)
B. A second regulator for the pony cylinder appropriate for the local diving environment.
4. Cylinders:
A. A primary cylinder of at least 80 Cubic Feet when filled to its service pressure.
B. A pony cylinder of at least 18 Cubic Feet when filled to its service pressure
i. The pony Cylinder must be rigged so that it is accessible and useable to the student and the student has the ability to pass the redundant air source to another diver without assistance in an emergency.
C. Twin Cylinders are not permitted at this level.
5. Instrumentation: All students will be equipped with:
A. Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)
B. Depth Gauge (dive computer may be used)
C. U/W Compass:
D. Underwater Timing Device. (dive computer may be used)
6. Exposure protection appropriate for the dive conditions:
7. Cutting tool: one primary & one back up
8. Weight system:
9. Surface signaling devices: one Audible, and one Visual
10. Log Book
11. USCG approved Personal floatation device (PFD)
12. Gloves: Latex and work:
13. Dive Tables
1. USCG approved Personal flotation device (PFD)
2. Cutting Tool: one primary and one backup
3. Rescue signals: one audible and one visual
4. Gloves: Latex and work