The essence of scuba diving is that you get close to nature. It can be remarkable fun and you find a lot of wonderful things about underwater life.
This type of diving can be done by men and women. Children also take to it easily. However, there some rules you should know about before deciding to dive.
To know how to dive you need to be able to swim.
It is not recommended for people with health problems to undertake this kind of diving. You should be in a good physical shape and have passed a physical check by a medical practitioner before starting a course for learning how to dive.
If you have flu hold off your dive until you are better.
Get right training and take a recognized course with a recognized diving instructor.
Get certified. This will attest that you have received and passed training.
Be aware of your limitations. Don't go too deep.
Dive with a buddy. Never dive alone. This is one of the basic rules that you must follow for safety.
Watch out for each other.
Learn basic diving signs. This will be taught during your diving course. Make sure you know and understand the signs. Learning the signs could save your life.
It is important to know how to breather correctly. Breathe evenly and slowly and relax when you breathe. Never hold your breath nor take short shallow breaths. This may cause serious injury to your lungs.
Have your scuba diving log book where you can record all your dives, progress and any relevant information necessary during your diving experience. Your log book should record the following:
Date
Time
Depth
Place
Description (for extra information)
While still on the process of learning, your instructor can examine your log book and give needed advice . It is also a record to share with friends when discussing your diving experiences.
To spend time planning your dive will be worth the effort.
Do pre-dive checks and do it with your diving buddy. Together do a check of each others equipment.
Check all quick release catches are working properly
Ensure proper connection of air and buoyancy compensator hoses.
Tanks must be full and switched on.
Choose a mask that fits properly and is in good condition
Re-examine your diving signals with your buddy
Discuss your dive plan and agree on it.
Don't dive without a buoyancy compensator or some other form of compressed life jacket.
Things to observe during the dive:
Adjust buoyancy.
Equalize mask pressure when necessary.
Clear ears at times.
Stay close to your buddy.
Move with the currents when possible.
If you experience problems get your buddy's attention and take action.
Avoid taking unnecessary risks. Both your lives depend on it.
Keen an eye on your tank levels and maintain a good level of air (about 50 bars)
Last but not least, have fun and enjoy your scuba diving. - 31860
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This type of diving can be done by men and women. Children also take to it easily. However, there some rules you should know about before deciding to dive.
To know how to dive you need to be able to swim.
It is not recommended for people with health problems to undertake this kind of diving. You should be in a good physical shape and have passed a physical check by a medical practitioner before starting a course for learning how to dive.
If you have flu hold off your dive until you are better.
Get right training and take a recognized course with a recognized diving instructor.
Get certified. This will attest that you have received and passed training.
Be aware of your limitations. Don't go too deep.
Dive with a buddy. Never dive alone. This is one of the basic rules that you must follow for safety.
Watch out for each other.
Learn basic diving signs. This will be taught during your diving course. Make sure you know and understand the signs. Learning the signs could save your life.
It is important to know how to breather correctly. Breathe evenly and slowly and relax when you breathe. Never hold your breath nor take short shallow breaths. This may cause serious injury to your lungs.
Have your scuba diving log book where you can record all your dives, progress and any relevant information necessary during your diving experience. Your log book should record the following:
Date
Time
Depth
Place
Description (for extra information)
While still on the process of learning, your instructor can examine your log book and give needed advice . It is also a record to share with friends when discussing your diving experiences.
To spend time planning your dive will be worth the effort.
Do pre-dive checks and do it with your diving buddy. Together do a check of each others equipment.
Check all quick release catches are working properly
Ensure proper connection of air and buoyancy compensator hoses.
Tanks must be full and switched on.
Choose a mask that fits properly and is in good condition
Re-examine your diving signals with your buddy
Discuss your dive plan and agree on it.
Don't dive without a buoyancy compensator or some other form of compressed life jacket.
Things to observe during the dive:
Adjust buoyancy.
Equalize mask pressure when necessary.
Clear ears at times.
Stay close to your buddy.
Move with the currents when possible.
If you experience problems get your buddy's attention and take action.
Avoid taking unnecessary risks. Both your lives depend on it.
Keen an eye on your tank levels and maintain a good level of air (about 50 bars)
Last but not least, have fun and enjoy your scuba diving. - 31860
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