Flying vs Flying

[DameDykker]

Thanks Ari

Just downloaded the net version. All 948 pages :whoa:

It'll probably take me a few days to read.

Pia

 

[Ari]

I find it very enlightening.

It is most probrbly more than I will ever need to know, but it doesn't hurt to learn.

Ari

 

[DocVikingo]

Hi Ari,

In follow up to the a comment made by Drew Sailbum above, "...there is no reason you can't dive immediately after landing."

Actually, there are some reasons you might want to delay diving for a bit after flying, although they have nothing to do with N2.

Given that it's reasonable, I often dive as soon as possible after landing. For me, this means I just flew to Cozumel, not to Fiji.

You should endeavor to drink as much as possible to counteract the well-known drying effects of air at altitude, and for the same reason to avoid alcoholic & caffeinated beverages. Also, get as much rest as you can.

If you arrive alert, well rested, well hydrated, feeling fine & in good spirits, diving shortly after flying likely adds no additional concerns. If you're jetlagged, dehydrated, fatigued, feeling lousy & irritable, then it might be wise to save the scuba for the next day when you've recovered.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[Ari]

I was not the one to raise the question, but your answer comes in handy anyway.

I fly alot of transatlantic flights, so I perfectly understand what you are saying. It is really difficult to do anything that requires either physical or mental concentration, after a long flight.

I will use your advice for diving, as well as for many other activities.

Ari =-)