Comments on: What are some tips for a newbie scuba diver?

By: Lemon-monkey..x.Emz.x...

Lemon-monkey..x.Emz.x... — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:12:59 +0000

dont sing!!!!! i used to under water i thought theycouldnt hear lol then someone turned around and sed wat were you singing
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By: lunachick71369

lunachick71369 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:27:59 +0000

Get to know your gear. I went down to my gym’s pool with my mask and snorkel and floated around for a while. It boosted my comfort level immensely.

Take the time to get gear that fits properly. My first night in the pool I used a crappy pair of rental fins and I was miserable! Cramp, cramp, cramp! The gear keeps you alive – get comfortable, good fitting stuff (not the coolest looking or the most expensive/cheapest).

Trust. Trust your gear, your instructors, yourself. Go with the flow and have fun.
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By: MongodaGreat

MongodaGreat — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:51:59 +0000

Listen to the instructors. Do not get in a big hurry buying all your gear, or you will go broke, and find you have substandard gear. Most issues I have seen are either related to gear, or people not practicing enough. If you are only goinr to dive a coupla times a year recreationally, save your money, and possiblly your life by sticking to snorkeling.

Scuba is beautiful and enjoyable and opens up a whole new world of freedom, but it can also kill you very dead if you do not respect it. In my first 2 years, i had 68 logged dives.

Tha t being said, if you dive a lot. you need gear that will hold up. Divers Supply is the best place ihave found to order gear from ( though I dont remember their website), as they offer top gear at about 1/2 price. Been using stuff from them for 5 years now, and never a problem. By commercial rated gear. It will last, and you will not have buyers remorse, which you will if you buy the cheap weekend gear. I have always had good results from dacor and mares equip, and there are plenty more great companies. Back inflation is much better for long use and stabalizing your dive plane then side inflation BCDs.

Also,Always plan the dive, then Dive the Plan. No variables. They are what get you or your friends hurt. Never try a new type of diving unless accompanied by people whoi are experienced at it. Be patient.

And most of all when you are down there, take the time to enjoy the beauty Jehovah has given us in the oceans……there is nothing as spectacular and breathtaking as sharing the freedom of the ocean with the great sea creatures…….
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By: northwestscubaboy

northwestscubaboy — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:10:59 +0000

Allow yourself to make mistakes, it’s human. The most important thing to remember is to pay attention and practice your skills. Your Instructor understands and should have the patience to help you master your skills.
Have fun and R-E-L-A-X!
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By: Goddess

Goddess — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:40:59 +0000

The most important thing is diving is to remember to always breath. Never hold your breath.
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By: bmetjerry

bmetjerry — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:03:59 +0000

When I first took scuba, the first rule taught was…….BREATHE! It takes a bit of getting used to breathing through a mechanical device. Trivia: Jacques Cousteau invented the on-demand regulator when he was a french resistance fighter in WWII. When I first took class, the first lesson was classroom, the second was laps in a pool to let the instructor see if you could stay afloat safely, then the third was giving you all the equipment, taking it to the deep end, throwing it in and telling you to go in and put it on before you broke surface again (go for the mask and tank)! Good luck
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