Constant weight is the most recognisable depth discipline. You wear a fixed amount of ballast, descend along a guideline, and return to the surface under your own swimming power, never ditching weight along the way. Done well, it is a graceful sequence of distinct phases, each with its own technique.

Techniques
Constant Weight (CWT): Technique for the Vertical Dive
Constant weight is the signature depth discipline: down and back on your own power. Master the duck dive, the freefall, and a clean turn to dive deeper safely.
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