Scuba Diving Basics
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Scuba diving can be so much fun for everyone to do. It does takes knowledge of basic skills and techniques before try that first dive, even if it is with an experience professional. On the page we have listed some details and skills that dive students learn during scuba diving training, classes and open water certification. We can start with talking about pre-dive safety check. That is what you do every time you go diving an any body of water. This will help you remember the most important things before every scuba dive.
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The pre-dive safety check is by far an essential scuba skill that should be completed before every dive, in any body of water. All Divers perform a pre-dive check after they have fully assembled their scuba gear and before they enter the any body of water. The pre-dive safety check runs through all of the diver's life equipment to make sure that everything is working and in place, much like a pilot would run through a pre-flight check before taking to the air, but this is obviously just for diving under the water. If a diver doesn’t not do a proper pre-dive check, than they could run into problems later in the dive.
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Do you Know how to Clear a mask? At some point in every diver's dives, water will enter his or her scuba mask during a dive. Clearing a scuba mask is easy once you learn how to do it. Divers should lean how to fully clear a fully full mask during the open water course that they take. Dive students usually practice this skill in the pool or a smaller area of water first and later in the open water during their check-out dives. With some practice, a scuba diver can learn to clear his or her mask in seconds without changing his swimming position, and it becomes very easy to do after some practice.
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Underwater Hand Signals
Every diver should put time into Learning to communicate clearly underwater with your dive buddies. This is definitely a skill that needs practice. Divers all around the word use universal hand signals to communicate many different signals ranging from ascent to an ear problem. It is alwasy recommended to put time into taking a few moments to review underwater diving signals with your dive buddy makes communication easier during a scuba dive. |
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Regulator Retreival is and important skill to learn as well. It is uncommon for a diver to lose his or her regulator underwater, but every once in a while it can happen and a regulator gets kicked out or dropped from the mouth. In the unlikely event that a diver finds himself without his regulator underwater, he mainly has two options: Switch to his back-up or try and recover the lost regulator. Recovering a lost regulator can be a simple process that requires only a few moments to do, less than one breath of air when done properly, and it works in nearly every position.
If you are not certified than picking a good scuba dive school to learn from is very important. You want to find a place that you fell comfortable and has quality professionals to teach you. You may also find a place in the world that is in a place with great Diving. We recommend Komodo National Park Scuba Diving for many reasons. Komodo National Park Tours Packages are a great way to find those tours to go with a quality company. Contact us and we can help you set that up.
If you are not certified than picking a good scuba dive school to learn from is very important. You want to find a place that you fell comfortable and has quality professionals to teach you. You may also find a place in the world that is in a place with great Diving. We recommend Komodo National Park Scuba Diving for many reasons. Komodo National Park Tours Packages are a great way to find those tours to go with a quality company. Contact us and we can help you set that up.
1. As we mentioned when choosing your dive school, one thing to check to see, if you’ll be diving in warm or cold water, what sea life the area is known for, and how much does the diving and certifications cost. When getting any kind of certifications, so you’ll want to be somewhere both comfortable and memorable.
2. You number one concern should be Safety when choosing a dive school and instructor Before you go, you can take the time to check out online reviews to see if other divers write about their experience with that particular dive shop. Also you can get reviews about their equipment. A safe dive school will try to maintain a low student to instructor ratio, so they can give more private attention.
3. If you would like to maximize your confidence and comfort while underwater, you can practice swimming for a few months leading up to your dive course. Swimming is always goods helps you learn to focus on your breathing, and leg strokes, which are all important elements of scuba diving. Swimming will help you maintain control of your body underwater.
4. Take time to learn about the different scuba diving agencies to find out which one is best for you and what kind of diver you would like to be. The two biggest are SSI and PADI. There are similar in many ways, but also have some differences that you can find if you ask the dive shops. Many of the dive shops certify both PADI and SSI.
5. As we talked about in the above text. A Pre-dive check is very important. Before you go underwater, always check your dive equipment very thoroughly. Warning signs of faulty equipment can include broken buckles, strange smelling/tasting air, air leaks, and a bouncing needle on your air gauge when you take a breath. Watch the gauge to find out.
6. One of the most common things that can happen while diving is having your regulator knocked out of your mouth. Though this is rarely a serious things, it can cause divers of all levels a lot of stress, especially the first time. Practice reaching towards your lower back and recovering your regulator, or reaching your arm around (just like your instructor taught you) until it becomes second nature and you can do it without even thinking.
7. We suggest to avoid diving with a camera for the first or your first few dives, even if the school allows it. It is very easy for Beginning divers tend to get distracted with playing with the buttons, often causing them to ascend without realizing it and can confuse the diver, especially when they should be focused on learning.
8. Sometimes it is good to take seasickness pills ahead of time if you’re prone to getting seasick. Even the most seasoned sailer or divers can still get sea sick sometimes.
9. Always remember it is alwasy ok to ask questions. Never be afraid to ask your guide or instructor questions, no matter how silly they might seem. Remember, that every scuba diver started as a beginner once, and it’s better to dive with confidence instead of confusion.
2. You number one concern should be Safety when choosing a dive school and instructor Before you go, you can take the time to check out online reviews to see if other divers write about their experience with that particular dive shop. Also you can get reviews about their equipment. A safe dive school will try to maintain a low student to instructor ratio, so they can give more private attention.
3. If you would like to maximize your confidence and comfort while underwater, you can practice swimming for a few months leading up to your dive course. Swimming is always goods helps you learn to focus on your breathing, and leg strokes, which are all important elements of scuba diving. Swimming will help you maintain control of your body underwater.
4. Take time to learn about the different scuba diving agencies to find out which one is best for you and what kind of diver you would like to be. The two biggest are SSI and PADI. There are similar in many ways, but also have some differences that you can find if you ask the dive shops. Many of the dive shops certify both PADI and SSI.
5. As we talked about in the above text. A Pre-dive check is very important. Before you go underwater, always check your dive equipment very thoroughly. Warning signs of faulty equipment can include broken buckles, strange smelling/tasting air, air leaks, and a bouncing needle on your air gauge when you take a breath. Watch the gauge to find out.
6. One of the most common things that can happen while diving is having your regulator knocked out of your mouth. Though this is rarely a serious things, it can cause divers of all levels a lot of stress, especially the first time. Practice reaching towards your lower back and recovering your regulator, or reaching your arm around (just like your instructor taught you) until it becomes second nature and you can do it without even thinking.
7. We suggest to avoid diving with a camera for the first or your first few dives, even if the school allows it. It is very easy for Beginning divers tend to get distracted with playing with the buttons, often causing them to ascend without realizing it and can confuse the diver, especially when they should be focused on learning.
8. Sometimes it is good to take seasickness pills ahead of time if you’re prone to getting seasick. Even the most seasoned sailer or divers can still get sea sick sometimes.
9. Always remember it is alwasy ok to ask questions. Never be afraid to ask your guide or instructor questions, no matter how silly they might seem. Remember, that every scuba diver started as a beginner once, and it’s better to dive with confidence instead of confusion.
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10. It is not recommended to dive with a sinus infection or a cold, as it will be dangerous (if not impossible) to equalize. This can cause pain in the ears or sinus areas.
11. If you are planning a dive vacation, it is good to make sure to learn about the risks of flying and local travel before you hit the runway. This is good for any kind of travel. 12. It is alway a good ideas as well to cover any wounds that you may have. Especially if you are diving around coral reefs, where skin is more prone to infection. We recommend to wear a wetsuit, or protect the wound with gauze and waterproof tape. 13. Always bring lots of water and enough food on each dive trip. This will keep you hydrated and give you enough food energy for you daily dives. The sun can be very hot in many dive locations, so plenty of water is recommended. |
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14. As many Scuba dive instructors will tell you, the most important thing to remember is, always keep breathing. Never, ever hold your breath. Even with ascending or descending, the air in your lungs can change, so it is always good to keep breathing..
Here are some tips to become a better scuba diver.
It is always good to stay close to your guide and follow all of their instructions. The professionals know the local area.
- Beginner scuba divers often don’t realize how much air they can consume and how fast is can happen. As well, beginner divers tend to breathe more than advanced divers. So it is Always a good idea to keep an eye on your gauge and let your instructor/guide know when you’re low. Don’t be shy to tell your guide this, it’s totally normal. As we said, everyone was a beginner at one point.
- It is always recommended to Constantly communicate with your dive buddy. Be consistence about asking them if they are OK and point out any unique things that you may see while diving underwater
- Treat the aquatic life with respect. Never mess with or chase sea life around. Not only is this better for the environment, but many sea creatures can be aggressive or even poisonous. The look-but-don’t-touch policy is in the best interest of everyone underwater and that will leave the beautiful environment for generations for more to see.
If you are looking at some great diving locations and seeing some beautiful things, We recommend scuba diving in Komodo National Park.
Here are some tips to become a better scuba diver.
It is always good to stay close to your guide and follow all of their instructions. The professionals know the local area.
- Beginner scuba divers often don’t realize how much air they can consume and how fast is can happen. As well, beginner divers tend to breathe more than advanced divers. So it is Always a good idea to keep an eye on your gauge and let your instructor/guide know when you’re low. Don’t be shy to tell your guide this, it’s totally normal. As we said, everyone was a beginner at one point.
- It is always recommended to Constantly communicate with your dive buddy. Be consistence about asking them if they are OK and point out any unique things that you may see while diving underwater
- Treat the aquatic life with respect. Never mess with or chase sea life around. Not only is this better for the environment, but many sea creatures can be aggressive or even poisonous. The look-but-don’t-touch policy is in the best interest of everyone underwater and that will leave the beautiful environment for generations for more to see.
If you are looking at some great diving locations and seeing some beautiful things, We recommend scuba diving in Komodo National Park.
