amazingbiologirl
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hello! im very new to diving!! i havent gotten my certi. yet but...whats the scariest part of the whole process? jus wondering so that i can be prepared for it!! thanks!!
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The scariest part of the whole process is not taking it seriously. Find a good instructor, one whom you understand and can trust. Practice what you learn. Don't be reckless. You have your entire life ahead of you in which to dive.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Hi, Lindsy.Well, I'm thinking of going for my open water certification, as well. I think you should go for it. At the same time, I'd be scared as well. I went snorkelling this past summer, I really enjoyed it. I hope to go more often, next summer. I have a Room mate who has her certifcation. She's had it for ten years. I think the scariest part for me, if I was going for ow certification, would be not knowing what's going to happen. In other words, I'd be scared of the unkown. It's only normal. When I was going Sky Diving for the first time, I was scared. Oh, by the way, I'm sorry for not introducing myself, to you, Lindsy. My name is Corey. I Hope my letter will help you, Lindsy. Good luck with your ow course. Sincerely, Corey Hansenamazingbiologirl:
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The one I hear mentioned the most by others - which was featured in the recent Scuba Diving magazine, had to do with the mask, leaks, taking it off underwater, clearing. We want to see around us, even if we cannot talk to each other about it.
Lots of pool practice helps.
Lots of pool practice helps.
The most common problem I see with students, is also the one thing that some students have absolutely no problem with at all.
Mask removal and replacment underwater while breathing from a regulator.
Some students wonder why they are doing such an easy thing, and can't wait to get into the open water and get certified.
Other students struggle to overcome the sensation of water on their face, getting into their nose a little, and still breathing while under water.
The only way to "prepare" for this, is to actually do it, under the supervision of an instructor in the pool. Once you have convinced your brain that it is OK, and you are comfortable with this and all the other skills, you are ready for your open water check out dives.
You may be one of those people who has no trouble at all with any of the skills, I see a lot of them every year. The only way to find out is to do a Discover Scuba session with the local dive shop. If you feel comfortable enough with what you have to do durring a Discover Scuba, then sign up for the full course and have fun.
Mask removal and replacment underwater while breathing from a regulator.
Some students wonder why they are doing such an easy thing, and can't wait to get into the open water and get certified.
Other students struggle to overcome the sensation of water on their face, getting into their nose a little, and still breathing while under water.
The only way to "prepare" for this, is to actually do it, under the supervision of an instructor in the pool. Once you have convinced your brain that it is OK, and you are comfortable with this and all the other skills, you are ready for your open water check out dives.
You may be one of those people who has no trouble at all with any of the skills, I see a lot of them every year. The only way to find out is to do a Discover Scuba session with the local dive shop. If you feel comfortable enough with what you have to do durring a Discover Scuba, then sign up for the full course and have fun.
sb_diver
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The scariest part for me was the bill lol.. All the skills and stuff are all good as long as you go slow and practice practice practice. The mask and equipment removals can be tricky for some people, if you're comfortable in the water it should make it easier. Good Luck with your certification course and if you have any questions/concerns make sure you talk to your instructor, they probably have dealt with your same issues. Have fun and dive safe
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amazingbiologirl:
Hey girl! Rob here. Just wanted to give you my views diving. There's really nothing to be scared of. If you take the lessons seriously (since people can and have died in this sport), and follow what your instructors teach you, then there's nothing to be scared of. I've been diving for almost 2 yrs now, and I love it! We just certified my wife this past weekend, and she loves it too. Atleast that what she tells me. But a quick self assesment would tell you all you need to know. First off, are you claustrophobic? If so, then don't waste the money. Something about being underwater and feeling the slight pressure on your body that makes those people freak out. Secondly, are you the type of person that does what they are told to the letter, or are you the type that says..... "what do they know, a little bit more won't hurt)? If your dive tables tell you that you can only stay down on a dive for 32 minutes, well that means 32 minutes....NOT 33! Diving is an extremely enjoyable and relaxing sport, but if you don't do what you are told, that enjoyable and relaxing sport can be VERY unforgiving. So, think it over, go for it and most importantly..... HAVE A GREAT TIME!
As most have mentioned, the "strange" feeling of having water in your eyes and nose is the one you need to overcome.
One other thing is when you are ready for owc check out dive, depend on the viz, you won't see the bottom on the surface. That's a new sensation and challenge for some.
Just take a deep breath and relax. Knowing there is a bottom below you and you will be ok.
One other thing is when you are ready for owc check out dive, depend on the viz, you won't see the bottom on the surface. That's a new sensation and challenge for some.
Just take a deep breath and relax. Knowing there is a bottom below you and you will be ok.
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During my first pool dive, the initial clautrophobic feeling was a little scary. I got over it pretty quickly, but something about the limited range of vision & the unusual feeling of breathing underwater was odd. In open water, low viz can be a little creepy (no sight of top or bottom). Just relax and breathe and you will be fine. I had to concentrate a little to slow down my breathing at first.
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Forgot about the claustaphobic feeling, as I never had it, but some report it.
I came to Scuba as a somewhat experience vacation freediving snorkeler, so I had the experience of wearing a mask, clearing it, water in my face-okay fine, etc. down okay, along with swimming with fins.
When you get cleared by your ENT physician (the thread originator has another in Dive Medicine), you might consider all the snorkeling you can get to?
I came to Scuba as a somewhat experience vacation freediving snorkeler, so I had the experience of wearing a mask, clearing it, water in my face-okay fine, etc. down okay, along with swimming with fins.
When you get cleared by your ENT physician (the thread originator has another in Dive Medicine), you might consider all the snorkeling you can get to?
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