Hi. I am a non-diver who has been very interested to learn for some years, but not got round to doing anything. Now a friend (non-diver) is considering a trip to the Sinai in a month or 2, and I would love to go with him (for up to 3 weeks) and get the most out of the holiday. I have always enjoyed snorkeling though have never be good at diving down very far. I live in the UK.
My main worry is that I have 2 siblings who have tried diving and they both found it impossible to equalize the pressure in their ears (?). I feel I am more sensitive than most pressure changes, and when I fly if I fall asleep when we are taking off or landing I can get quite painful ears. I have always been able to clear my eustation tubes by holding my nose, closing my mouth and exhaling.
I am thinking about trying a taster session at a local dive club (they have a 3 metre pool). If I can do it there I will join and get in as much practice as possible prior to the holiday.
What does this community thing about my chances of being able to do diving?
How much am I likely to be able to learn at a dive club? Would I be aloud to use equipment and dive (perhaps in the shallow area only) as a non-diver?
What could I do if I got the basic certificate? Can I just hire kit and go out where I consider myself safe, or does that only get you a trip on a guided tour? I have no interest in doing something particularly dangerous (like going out without enough skills).
Thanks in advance for any advice.
My main worry is that I have 2 siblings who have tried diving and they both found it impossible to equalize the pressure in their ears (?). I feel I am more sensitive than most pressure changes, and when I fly if I fall asleep when we are taking off or landing I can get quite painful ears. I have always been able to clear my eustation tubes by holding my nose, closing my mouth and exhaling.
I am thinking about trying a taster session at a local dive club (they have a 3 metre pool). If I can do it there I will join and get in as much practice as possible prior to the holiday.
What does this community thing about my chances of being able to do diving?
How much am I likely to be able to learn at a dive club? Would I be aloud to use equipment and dive (perhaps in the shallow area only) as a non-diver?
What could I do if I got the basic certificate? Can I just hire kit and go out where I consider myself safe, or does that only get you a trip on a guided tour? I have no interest in doing something particularly dangerous (like going out without enough skills).
Thanks in advance for any advice.
