What weight must you recover in 8 to 10 feet of water?

A 10-pound weight.

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Why: You recover a 10-pound weight using a feetfirst surface dive, then headfirst.

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Answer: A 10-pound weight. You recover a 10-pound weight using a feetfirst surface dive, then headfirst.

  1. Scouting America: Lifesaving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/lifesaving
    Recover a 10-pound weight in 8 to 10 feet of water
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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