Hello - I am a new diver (14 dives over 3 trips) and today made a rookie error as I had some air left in my BCD while ascending and waiting at the safety stop (I was holding on to a line so was able to stay at 5m even with air in the BCD). After completing the safety stop and letting go of the line I popped up to the surface very quickly. I am wondering if there is any significant safety risk with "popping" up quickly from a safety stop? I definitely ascended too quickly, but only from 5 meters and after the safety stop. I was with a divemaster and he commented on my popping up but didn't imply there was any serious issue with what I had done (in terms of looking for DCI symptoms, etc). It was the first of two dives today and I did 2 dives yesterday...nothing more than 18 meters. I am planning on 2 more dives tomorrow.
(I have only now become a little paranoid after feeling extra tired and a little woozy the rest of the day...but that could be due to a long walk in the sun, ice cream for lunch, etc).
Lesson learned to remember to dump all air!
Thanks!
(I have only now become a little paranoid after feeling extra tired and a little woozy the rest of the day...but that could be due to a long walk in the sun, ice cream for lunch, etc).
Lesson learned to remember to dump all air!
Thanks!