update---successes

[SeaHorseWoman]

Hi Everybody,
We're doing good!
I've had 4 more dives since I last wrote and each has been progressively better. This last one I took off 2#s of weight without a problem, and kept really good bouyancy even though we were changing depth on a slope. I bought fins --IST splits---and it makes a huge difference in maneuvering and much less effort to move. Also, no cramps.
I watched all the finning videos recomended and tried much of it--frog kicks, backing up, helicoptering---I succeeded in getting to where I wanted, but I have no idea if my form was good. Anyway, it was a blast trying.
Most important, I was really relaxed. I used alot less air than I had been, I was finally able to just enjoy the view---4 spotted blue mantas and a forest of soft coral among much else. Next time I get to Eilat, they told me I'll get my OW for sure (I just have my Scuba now). Hopefully in a month or so.
I know---DIVE, DIVE, AND DIVE SOMEMORE! :05:
I hope my success can inspire other slow learners like me!eyebrow

BarbaraSHW

 

[spectrum]

Congratulations Barbara!

When you have the composure to actually practice skills, evaluate weight and trim and make configuration adjustments as you have I think it means you have turned the corner and are on your way. The same is true of course for relaxation and air consumption, it all fits together. It will keep getting better. Dive safe and often.

Pete

 

[The Chairman]

Way to go Barbara!

It's great when we can finally turn our attention AWAY from the mechanics of what we are doing and focus on the real reason we dive: CRITTERS! One of the best things a new diver can learn is to simply fold your hands together during the dive. This forces all attitude and directional changes to be made by your fins and so learning comes quickly! Stopping your hands from flailing about will increase your "zen" and improve your air consumption even more! Have fun!

 

[Scuba Brad]

BArb, you hang in there it will get easier and better as you dive more often...........the only problem then is its hard to work as you are always thinking about diving.

Happy Diving

 

[countryboy]

Keep up the good work...

Diving is very addicting..

 

[TSandM]

It just gets better and better, and you are in such a wonderful place to get hooked on this sport.

 

[SeaHorseWoman]

It just gets better and better, and you are in such a wonderful place to get hooked on this sport.

Lynn, you're invited anytime. Best ER in the world (they have too much experience), my wonderful mare (she's not trained in dressage, but does well in hunt seat equitation---she's really a western pleasure horse), and GREAT diving. Leave your dry suit at home, you don't need it here.

Hey everyone, I've got the best brother in the world (Gabe). He sent me a care package--- Bare wet suit, Zeagle BC, compass, sausage, snorkle, and enough reading to get me through the month 'til I can get back to Eilat. And by a miracle, everthing FITS.
Life (and diving)------wonderful:05:

BarbaraSHW

 

[Scuba Brad]

Would you mind asking your brother to adopt me?? I could use a few new things.

Happy Diving

 

[DivesWithTurtles]

Would you mind asking your brother to adopt me?? I could use a few new things.

Sorry, Brad, I only do girls for sisters.