First Padi pool lesson out of the way

[D Powell]

And I loved it!!

I thought breathing underwater would take a bit of getting used to but it was pretty straight forward really. We seemd to cover a lot of ground so I think its probably wise that I spend a bit more time learning the hand signals in the PADI book!

I think its fair to say im on my way to getting hooked on a new and rather expensive hobby.

 

[Lisa0825]

Congrats!!! I just took my cert weekend before last. I found the hand signals to be pretty intuitive. I had problems equalizing my left ear duinrg the OW dives, and I didn't even have to think about how to express it to my dive instructor through signs. I surprised myself!LOL

 

[DiverDebbie]

Congrats on your first experience... and the beginning of your new "addiction" Welcome to the "club"

 

[GrierHPharmD]

Congrats! You've taken your first step!

Please keep us informed as to your progress. It's always great to have another person join the club!!!

-Grier

 

[devolution365]

Congratulations! -If you felt comfortable right off the bat like that, the rest should be pretty easy as well. That's how it worked for my fiance and I. Just wait until the open water dives -then you'll really be hooked!

 

[RocketMan]

Congratulations....and it gets even better

 

[m3830431]

Congrads another fish on the line

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Welcome! It's addictive ain't it?!

 

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Congrats!!! I just took my cert weekend before last. I found the hand signals to be pretty intuitive. I had problems equalizing my left ear duinrg the OW dives, and I didn't even have to think about how to express it to my dive instructor through signs. I surprised myself!LOL

FWIW, I got a tip about this not from my OW instructor, but from someone else along the way. If one ear clears and the other doesn't (seems to happen a lot), stretch your neck out on the side that won't clear. So, while trying to clear gently, stretch your neck and tilt your head away from the ear that won't clear. Works for me every time

And congrats on breathing underwater for the first time! It's a blast, right?

 

[RonFrank]

And I loved it!!

I thought breathing underwater would take a bit of getting used to but it was pretty straight forward really. We seemd to cover a lot of ground so I think its probably wise that I spend a bit more time learning the hand signals in the PADI book!

I think its fair to say im on my way to getting hooked on a new and rather expensive hobby.

But don't get over comfident. Buoyancy control is key, and it takes practice. I'm still learing after 40+ dives. I think I'll have it mastered at about 200+

Read the Accidents and Incidents threads. They are a GREAT way to learn about what went wrong with other divers, and many had a LOT of experience before getting into a situation where things did not go well, and they may have reacted poorly.

Scuba is an awesome and addictive activity! But one must always keep in mind that it can be dangerous, and keep up the skills that are rarely required, but should be second nature.

Congrads on your pending certification!! Wait till you get on a Reef with Turtles or Sharks and a million fish!! Or a Wreck! Then the addiction becomes REALLY Bad. I now spend my vacation planning time figuring out how I can squeeze in a dive :11: