ok Do u really need a knive? How fast are you suppose to go up? Should u take a camera down with u if ur just getting the hang of it? Are Kayaks really that good of a thing for Beach dives? Can u find lobster off beach dives(florida)? I dont know if anyone knows of Blue Spring(its in Florida) is it that good of a dive if you dont have a cave lisence?
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StSomewhere
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Knife, no not really, better to have cutting shears in case of an entanglement with fishing line, etc.
30 ft per minute or slower, emphasis on slower.
Get control of your buoyancy, then add the taskloading stuff like cameras.
I kayak. I dive. I don't mix the two. Boat dives are a beautiful thing. YMMV.
Lobsters yes, most people call them "bugs". Only in season and only within size limits and only with a license, if you don't like paying big fines.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/default.cfm
30 ft per minute or slower, emphasis on slower.
Get control of your buoyancy, then add the taskloading stuff like cameras.
I kayak. I dive. I don't mix the two. Boat dives are a beautiful thing. YMMV.
Lobsters yes, most people call them "bugs". Only in season and only within size limits and only with a license, if you don't like paying big fines.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/default.cfm
Um, R u sure ur certified?nkri23:
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No.
Shears work well, and a buddy works even better.
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30 Feet/minute, although going even slower for the last 15 feet wil make you feel better after the dive.
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No. Don't take anything unnecessary, until you're very confortable with all the necessary skills and equipment.
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Don't know what Blue Springs is, but don't go anywhere near anything that looks like it might even be thinking of being a cave, until you've been specifically trained for it. Not even if your very best friend who knows all about caves tells you to "follow him".
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No, you do not need a knife. Nor do you need shears, but they are handy to have. They are used only for cutting lines. You'll not need a knife to defend yourself underwater.nkri23:
30f per minute, or slower then the smallest bubble you exhale. Slower is better.nkri23:
No, you should not take a camera until you are very comfortable in the water. Overtasking is a major cause of incidents while diving. Keep your tasks to a minimum. In the beginning, you'll need to work on bouyancy control, kicks and other tasks that become second nature after awhile. Then you can start taking pictures.nkri23:
Never rush into more difficult dives.
Hard to get into and out off. Some enjoy using them, but they are really for more advanced divers. Beginners should stay clear.nkri23:
Yes, you can.nkri23:
Stay away from Cave Dives. They are seriously dangerous without proper additional training. I don't mean a little dangerous either, I mean you can easily kill yourself dangerous.nkri23:
Speaking as a newbie with all of 18 dives. Keep it simple, save the camera, bugs, kayaks and other diversions until you have attention to spare. A few moments distracted is enough to loose track of your bouyancy in a little surge an then you're dealing with a whole other experience. Focus on excellence in diving, that ought to keep us all busy enough for a while.
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"Do u really need a knive?"
I like my knife, but I dive in kelp. My BFK (big f'ing knife) comes in handy for kelp entanglements though many will disagree, and for prying up yummy scallops. It's also handy for keeping panicky buddies away from my primary (kidding).
"How fast are you suppose to go up?"
Fast enough that if you are head up, you should be able to clear the water with your fin tips.
Er... on the other hand, somewhere between 30-60 feet per minute, depending on whose course you're following. Generally, from 30' and up, the slower the better. I go particularly slow because it keeps my computer from yelling at me.
"Should u take a camera down with u if ur just getting the hang of it?"
Probably not. I adore my camera and it has enhanced my diving experience, but it's also heavy and distracting, particularly if someone is still doing things like working out their trim, establishing neutral buoyancy, and increasing their air consumption. I did a few dives without my camera, and despite feeling pretty good with my camera, and I ADORE taking shots, I have to admit my diving is much better when I don't have it.
"Are Kayaks really that good of a thing for Beach dives?"
If it's far out, yes.
"Can u find lobster off beach dives(florida)?"
Dunno. Make sure you have a license and aren't going off protected areas. You guys have spiny lobsters like us (in CA) though, and if they're anything like ours, they are GOOOOOOD. Just don't take off your tank to go after them.
"I dont know if anyone knows of Blue Spring(its in Florida) is it that good of a dive if you dont have a cave lisence?"
Dunno, just make sure you stay out of any caves unless you have a LOT of training specifically for that purpose.
I like my knife, but I dive in kelp. My BFK (big f'ing knife) comes in handy for kelp entanglements though many will disagree, and for prying up yummy scallops. It's also handy for keeping panicky buddies away from my primary (kidding).
"How fast are you suppose to go up?"
Fast enough that if you are head up, you should be able to clear the water with your fin tips.
Er... on the other hand, somewhere between 30-60 feet per minute, depending on whose course you're following. Generally, from 30' and up, the slower the better. I go particularly slow because it keeps my computer from yelling at me.
"Should u take a camera down with u if ur just getting the hang of it?"
Probably not. I adore my camera and it has enhanced my diving experience, but it's also heavy and distracting, particularly if someone is still doing things like working out their trim, establishing neutral buoyancy, and increasing their air consumption. I did a few dives without my camera, and despite feeling pretty good with my camera, and I ADORE taking shots, I have to admit my diving is much better when I don't have it.
"Are Kayaks really that good of a thing for Beach dives?"
If it's far out, yes.
"Can u find lobster off beach dives(florida)?"
Dunno. Make sure you have a license and aren't going off protected areas. You guys have spiny lobsters like us (in CA) though, and if they're anything like ours, they are GOOOOOOD. Just don't take off your tank to go after them.
"I dont know if anyone knows of Blue Spring(its in Florida) is it that good of a dive if you dont have a cave lisence?"
Dunno, just make sure you stay out of any caves unless you have a LOT of training specifically for that purpose.
ScubaBabe22
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I have one, as does my mom and daddy--my Daddy has the BFK, I guess military diving dies a hard death...I wear it to make him happy but have never used it!
Ummm, I'm going to go with the earlier question as to did you get certified...especially abt the acsent rate! rule of thumb...NO FASTER THAN YOUR BUBBLES (or a ft/second)
Get comfortable with the water before your add a camera...
Ummm, I'm going to go with the earlier question as to did you get certified...especially abt the acsent rate! rule of thumb...NO FASTER THAN YOUR BUBBLES (or a ft/second)
Get comfortable with the water before your add a camera...
No, you don't need a knife. A knife is a tool. You should match the tool to the job.
30 feet per minute. This question will cause people to wonder if you are certified.
Leave the camera on the surface until you get comfortable in the water.
I enjoyed my blue springs dive with another member of the board. The river run is a neat shallow dive.
Best wishes,
TwoBit
30 feet per minute. This question will cause people to wonder if you are certified.
Leave the camera on the surface until you get comfortable in the water.
I enjoyed my blue springs dive with another member of the board. The river run is a neat shallow dive.
Best wishes,
TwoBit
A knife or other cutting tool like shears is LIFE SUPPORT equipment. You need it for fishing line, and perhaps a rope entanglement. Kelp will break in your hands if you bend it but can be cut. Have I ever used my knife in the over 200 dives I have done? No, and probably never will. But if you need a cutting tool because you are caught in fishing line, you will need one real bad. Better to have and not need than need and not have.nkri23:
30 Feet per minute or slower, emphasis slower.nkri23:
NO, good way to kill yourself. Photographers tend to get very focused on taking the picture and may (often) forget to check other things like air. This is especially so for new divers. Too much task loading. Keep your first 50 dives simple, just dive and enjoy the view.nkri23:
You don't need them. Beach dives are good just off the beach. Some use them and enjoy them, Most do not. I would wait that until you are comfortable diving then decide.nkri23:
I hunt lobster form the beach in California, I will wager you can in FL too. But make sure you have all the licenses you need and know the rules and the season.nkri23:
DO NOT HUNT LOBSTER as a new diver! See comments on camera. I was diving with a veteran (not my partner but in our group) dive instructor with thousands of dives who has worked full time in the dive industry. He surfaced from an 84 foot square profile dive with no air left in his tank. He was paralyzed from the waist down in less than 10 minutes of leaving the water. No, I don't know when he ran out of air. All I know is I was standing there as the harbor patrol checked his tank, the gauge said nada, 2nd stage barely gave a sigh when purged. He aparently just got focused on hunting and stayed too long (he is fine now and lucky). I myself on that dive (my 200 something dive) over stayed myNDL by 2 minutes because I was busy hunting.
BUY DIVE INSURANCE, DAN is good, and there are other providers.
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