First Confined Water Dive

[rcpilot44]

My wife and I had our first confined water dive. It was the two of us and an instructor. My first couple breaths underwater was weird but after a few attempts it wasn't a problem. The biggest problem I had at the beginning was I was taking more air in then letting out so I became more bouyant but I am working on that. By the end of 4 hours in the pool I was doing much better. We are looking forward to our OW dive next week and then our AOW. We have a trip booked to Florida in Feb. and Grand Cayman in March. I will keep you updated..

 

[TSandM]

Welcome to breathing underwater!

You'll find, as you learn, that that ability to control how buoyant you are simply by changing your breathing is the key to fine-tuning your diving (but in the beginning, when you're not very aware of your breathing pattern, it can be very frustrating ).

 

[Arizona]

Welcome to SB,

I think when many learn the fin pivot in the pool most don't really appreciate how important of a skill that is. It is amazing how much you can increase buoyancy with a deep inhale. By keeping your breathing moderate and consistent neutral buoyancy while properly weighted should be achieved. It does take a bit of practice for many of us.

Good luck & good diving,

Arizona

 

[1_T_Submariner]

Welcome to Scuba and Scubaboard!!! Sounds like a good start to your class.