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[chippers_15001]

I have recently been certified as an open water diver. We are going to Cozumel in Feb. and I can't wait. I have always loved the water and this gives me a whole new way to enjoy it. We have completed our class for Nitrox and will be taking our open water for that in Cozumel. I feel like I am reborn. This is going to be great! My only concern is that I have trouble clearing my ears. Sometimes it takes me a long time to descend. Some say to try sudafed, others say, no. I am especially concerned with the potential hazard of using this with nitrox. Any suggestions?

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

Hello there chippers_15001,

welcome to Scuba Board! and safe diving :diver:

Click here to greet a new member! :happywave
No experience needed and it feels great!​

 

[murphdivers286]

hey chippers. My wife uses it with Nitrox and no problems..

 

[murphdivers286]

By the way, Welcome to the board.....

 

[scubajoe]

Welcome to the board!

Clearing gets easier the more you dive. Keep on diving!

Joe

 

[firemedic296]

hey, chip, im going in feb to . i was in on a nitrox vs. air study at south west tx university. it was a blind test and nobody in the class could tell any diff. in physical ability.

 

[Ed_Dman]

Hi Chippers!

Welcome to ScubaBoard.com! Congratulation on getting certified! Welcome to the Adventurous World Of Diving!

Take it slow & easy! Try equalizing before you descend & equalize more frequently and gently! I have sinus and sometimes I do have problem equalizing! Do you have one?

Anyway, Happy Diving!

Ed. :scubadive:

 

[Ocean Xplorer]

Hi Chippers!

Welcome to ScubaBoard.com! :multi:
Happy Diving & Keep Those Bubbles Flowing!

Ocean Xplorer.

 

[Scott Riemer]

Welcome to Scubaboard chippers_15001!

 

[chippers_15001]

THANKS, No I don't have any problems with my sinus. I do try to equalize often as soon as I start my descent. I have to equalize literally every 3 to 5 feet. I also have to be very careful on ascent. I may try the Proear mask 2000. any thoughts?

Hi Chippers!

Welcome to ScubaBoard.com! Congratulation on getting certified! Welcome to the Adventurous World Of Diving!

Take it slow & easy! Try equalizing before you descend & equalize more frequently and gently! I have sinus and sometimes I do have problem equalizing! Do you have one?

Anyway, Happy Diving!

Ed. :scubadive: