At what depth should my chest be when making a safety stop at 5 metres/15 feet?

In the context of making a safety stop during a dive, the depth at which your chest should be is crucial for ensuring safety and maximizing the benefits of this procedure. When you are at a depth of 5 metres (15 feet), having your chest at that level allows for optimal air expansion and consistent monitoring of your buoyancy. This position ensures that you are well within the recommended depth for a safety stop, promoting effective off-gassing of nitrogen absorbed during the dive.

Maintaining your chest at the safety stop depth also aids in the proper positioning of your body relative to your breathing apparatus, making it easier to manage your buoyancy and remain calm and stable. This level helps prevent any potential ascent issues, as you can maintain awareness of your ascent rate and adjust as necessary.

Other positions, such as having your head, shoulders, or knees at that depth, could compromise your buoyancy control and effectiveness of the stop. These alternatives fail to provide the same level of comfort and stability that chest-level positioning offers. Thus, chest level is the correct and preferred position during a safety stop at 5 metres.