When were diving sticks banned?
Hazard: The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. Dive sticks, and other similar articles, used in swimming pools or other water environments for activities such as underwater retrieval games or swimming instruction, and which, when placed in the water, submerge and rest at the bottom of the pool, are banned pursuant to 16 CFR § 1500.
What is a pencil dive?
Diving or jumping into water with arms straight up and the body streamlined is often referred to as a “pencil dive” or “vertical entry. This technique is commonly used in various aquatic activities, such as diving, swimming, and even by lifeguards when they need to enter the water quickly and safely. Folded hands in front of lower body If you are carrying something like a pointer, camera, or tool during your dive, this position allows you to use your arms quickly while keeping drag to a minimum. Furthermore, if you want to take pictures, you don’t have to unclip your camera from your D-ring.