Skydiver wanting to turn to Scuba Diving

[TracysaCADiver]

I jumped out of a plane on scuba once. I even have a picture to proof it....

ROTFLMBO!

 

[RJP]

Scuba diving shouldn't be an adrenaline sport if you're doing it right.

Dunno 'bout that. It's very possible to have "high adrenaline" dives that are still "zen-like"

 

[Wiilldd1]

I converted back to SCUBA when my son was old enough to get certified. These are two different sports, but the peace and clarity that I enjoyed free flying or tracking is about the same as when I am diving with bull sharks, mantas, etc. RW sky dives can be like leading Discover Scuba dives. LOL
The adrenaline is not the same on a consistant basis, but I think you will come to enjoy this new world.
It is also a little easier on the body. Practicing in the wind tunnel took its toll on my shoulders.

Good luck on your new venture!

 

[ruaanfs]

No I actually injured my shoulder in 2006 with a rugby game but while doing freestyle skydiving jumps it just got worst. On my last jump I dislocated my shoulder and I had to fly and land with one hand. Ended up in the hospital to get it back in place.

I see here is a lot of debate about the two sports concerning safety. I know each sport has its own safety issues and dangers and yes skydiving has improved spectacularly with its safety record. Most incidents in 2010 was bad judgement calls and suicides. I am not sure about what the most common incident is with scuba but like skydiving if you take care of your gear it will take care of you.

I wont quit skydiving completely but I need to have my shoulder repaired first and this will happen at the end of this month. I will at least jump once a month to stay current but would like to try out something else that is a little less harsh on ones body.

Thanks for all the comments. Much appreciated and I think after reading a few post and seeing some of the amazing photos scuba will for sure be a rush

 

[Doc Harry]

I am actually more of a thrill seeker...

I would hesitate to recommend anything to anyone who describes themselves as a "thrill seeker" or who is looking for a "rush."

I knew some "thrill seeking" divers who were looking for a "rush." They were doing things like bounce dives to 80 meters with a single tank.

I recommend bungee jumping or bull fighting instead.

 

[vladimir]

I love diving but mine is usually short on adrenaline, bait-balls and schooling hammerheads being fairly rare events for me. The OP is in South Africa though, so he can more easily get front-row seats to the sardine run, which might help. Based on my experience, as a rough approximation one bungy dive = 500 scuba dives in terms of adrenaline released.

 

[ruaanfs]

I would hesitate to recommend anything to anyone who describes themselves as a "thrill seeker" or who is looking for a "rush."

I knew some "thrill seeking" divers who were looking for a "rush." They were doing things like bounce dives to 80 meters with a single tank.

I recommend bungee jumping or bull fighting instead.

So it will work out fine then. Once a month I get a huge rush when I skydive and I get a rush from exploring something new via Scuba diving

 

[BoltSnap]

Ruaanfs,

I'd take it easy with the shoulder and diving. In diving you will have to lug relatively heavy equipment and have to climb in and out of pools, boats, etc. and that will put a load on your shoulder. It is best to check with your doctor or with a doctor who knows more about diving.

 

[northen diver]

I would hesitate to recommend anything to anyone who describes themselves as a "thrill seeker" or who is looking for a "rush."

I knew some "thrill seeking" divers who were looking for a "rush." They were doing things like bounce dives to 80 meters with a single tank.

I recommend bungee jumping or bull fighting instead.

A thrill or rush is all relative to ones perception. Riding a roller coaster can give someone a rush and they may see themselves as a thrill seeker. Riding a motorcycle could give someone a rush and see themselves as a thrill seeker. Cave diving, wreck diving, ice diving comes to mind on SCUBA for that perceived rush for some people. What is wrong with getting a rush from something. As long as there are standards and procedures and you are trained.

Now going down the middle of I-95 at 120 MPH in 5 oclock traffic for a rush is reckless.

 

[dmcutter]

I did a handful of static line jumps from 3,000 ft way, way, way back. The couple seconds between leaving the door of the plane and feeling the chute open were the most terrifying of my life, at least on the first jump. I've had many crotch rockets over the years and whacking open the throttle at 55 and hitting over 100 in about 3 seconds is a pretty good rush, too, but I don't think it compares to the skydiving thing. I don't get a rush from diving, though-it's really the opposite. I find incredibly relaxing (assuming nothing goes wrong-I haven't had a life threatening experience yet, knock wood) and I feel euphoric after I finish. Now that just might be the result of the gas, I don't know...