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In the BWRAF pre-dive buddy check, what does the B stand for?

BCD (buoyancy): check inflator and deflate valves.

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Why: BWRAF means BCD, Weights, Releases, Air, Final check. For the B, buddies test the inflator button and every deflate valve so they can control buoyancy underwater.

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Answer: BCD and buoyancy. BWRAF means BCD, Weights, Releases, Air, Final check. For the B, buddies test the inflator button and every deflate valve so they can control buoyancy underwater.

  1. PADI: The Proper Dive Buddy Check, How Do You Say BWRAF? blog.padi.com/how-do-you-say-bwraf
    BCD/Buoyancy
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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