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Nate

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What class should I take to be able to dive in a swimming pool(And possibly rivers and other areas) that would be easiest for me? I'm 13, if that helps, and I wear out easily.
 
In order to be able to dive in rivers etc you will need to complete the Open Water Course. You can get a taste of what it is like to dive by doing a pool Discover Scuba experience.

Your best bet is to talk to your local dive shops to see what they have on offer.

You will also need to build your stamina and strength (you don't need to be superman, but you should be reasonably fit & active) as there is a bit of gear to deal with and conditions in the water can change quickly and without warning. You need to be able to deal with a wide variety of situations that could occur in open water - whether a river, lake, quarry or the ocean.

Good luck and have fun!
 
OK, I talked to the dive shop, and they gave us a medical release form. I'll probably go to class by next year, because I'm having thyroid problems(Don't ask). I have to get a mask, snorkel, boots, and fins. Everything else, they supply. They also gave us some magazines while we were there. I'll post when I know I'll get classes.
 
As far as diving in rivers vs lakes and quarries, I think that most rivers would definitely require additional training. Rivers can have an unbelievable amount of obstacles and snags, a strong current and ZERO visability. Our local search and recovery divers have filled me in on what they experience. I don't know if I would ever want to do that work, but I would like to be that good. I'm sure some lakes and quarries may be as bad, but I can't think of a river that isn't.
 
Nate:
OK, I talked to the dive shop, and they gave us a medical release form. I'll probably go to class by next year, because I'm having thyroid problems(Don't ask). I have to get a mask, snorkel, boots, and fins. Everything else, they supply. They also gave us some magazines while we were there. I'll post when I know I'll get classes.
hey Nate, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of thyroid problems? I have thyroid concerns as well, just curious.
 
Before going all-out into diving, i would consiter getting very comftrable swimming. I was on a competitive sqim team for two years before i started diving ( i was 12 when i started, and that helped my staminia as well. I also had endurance problems, and for me, swimming was the key. I think that you need strength in your legs most, because you will be kicking so much.
 
freediver:
hey Nate, if you don't mind me asking, what kind of thyroid problems? I have thyroid concerns as well, just curious.

Well, right now my thyroid level is high. I don't know why I want to dive, butI do want to.
 
dsaxe01:
Before going all-out into diving, i would consiter getting very comftrable swimming. I was on a competitive sqim team for two years before i started diving ( i was 12 when i started, and that helped my staminia as well. I also had endurance problems, and for me, swimming was the key. I think that you need strength in your legs most, because you will be kicking so much.

I'm comfortable with more than swiming, I go fully underwater at times.If I know I'm going to get to swim, I take my mask with me(And sometimes my snorkel). It goes every time, so you don't have to worry about that.
 
I think all the above answers are all right.... you're in good hands.

You should be able to move about in the water with relative ease.... maybe swimming one length of the pool (that's to one side and back... the longest distance.) without getting COMPLETELY worn out. scuba swimming is not stamina swimming.... your fins help a lot. you just have to make sure you can at least function should (heaven forbid) anything bad happen.
 

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