Revelations while describing diving to others.

[Kourtjestr]

LOL... That was my thought in the water off Islamorada.... 65 feet down looks like something you could do with a mask and snorkel.... However, in my home waters of Maine (especially the fresh water I got certified in), I couldn't tell you what the bottom looks like from 65 feet... It's not a certain thing that it's down there until you get most of the way there..... But I would agree, there's no way to feel claustrophobic when you can get your buoyancy and trim right and feel almost like you're flying....

 

[Dirty-Dog]

How can you be claustrophobic when you can see forever?

I've asked a number of people exactly that question. They tell me it's the mask that makes them feel claustrophobic. Seems like the frame cutting down their peripheral vision is the culprit. I'm betting a lot of them could dive without any problem if they'd just put on a good low profile mask one time.

 

[Thalassamania]

Claustrophobia has been considered an absolute contraindication to diving for as long as I can remember.

 

[Kourtjestr]

*Not a vendor, not a sales pitch* Highly recommend the Cressi Big Eyes. Nice, soft, low volume, low profile mask. I've been amazed how much more I can see with that mask. Fairly inexpensive, too... especially for what you get. Then if you throw slap straps on them, even better for comfort...