Welcome to Scuba Diving Tips & Tricks
Want to find out whether you’re still certified? How to tell a din valve from a dump valve? Curious about how to secure a drop tank using the inner tube off an old bike? It’s all here in the Sunken Dreams Scuba Diving Tips and Tricks.
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Know weather conditions - If you are with a dive operator it is usually their call, but you can say no if you are not comfortable. We did a dive once and the current was much stronger than they expected. It was doable until we turned a corner on reef then it was crazy. It wasn't fun and I was getting uncomfortable. Since the dive master wasn't stopping the dive, I ascended early with my buddy... |
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Don't hold your breath - Remember to always breathe slowly and in a relaxed manner and to exhale fully. Don't take fast, shallow breathes and never hold your breath. Holding your breath underwater can lead to lung over expansion injuries and worse in the extreme case. |
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Never dive alone - One of the key scuba diving safety rules. When scuba diving always dive with a buddy no matter where you are. When you do dive with a buddy, keep an eye on him/her to make sure everything is OK (and hopefully they are doing the same). If something happens, that buddy can be the difference between life and death. Never violate this rule. Also do a pre-dive equipment check... |
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Be in good physical shape - You don't have to be a triathelete but you should be able to swim and take the stress of diving. A physical exam is a good idea before diving. Some studies have shown that about a quarter to a third of all scuba diving fatalities are from heart and/or circulatory problems. |