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I just returned from a trip to Mexico where I was fortunate enough to dive a couple of the Cenotes (underground caverns). What a fabulous experience but a true test of bouyancy control. I had to wear a heavier suit and I'm not used to freshwater diving so getting everything under control was a bit of a challenge. I started to consider carefully my breathing pattern and I asked the DM on the trip about his.
Generally when I dive, I tend to take quick breaths in then extend the exhale to the point where I'm almost always exhaling. The DM said he exhales quickly, then hesitates as long as possible before taking a long slow inhale. Obviosly his BC was better than mine so I'm wondering if I should change my pattern.
Can some of you more experienced divers share you typical breathing pattern underwater? I'm also wondering if you vary your pattern significantly during a dive as necessary such as taking a deep breath to clear a high coral formation etc.?
Generally when I dive, I tend to take quick breaths in then extend the exhale to the point where I'm almost always exhaling. The DM said he exhales quickly, then hesitates as long as possible before taking a long slow inhale. Obviosly his BC was better than mine so I'm wondering if I should change my pattern.
Can some of you more experienced divers share you typical breathing pattern underwater? I'm also wondering if you vary your pattern significantly during a dive as necessary such as taking a deep breath to clear a high coral formation etc.?