What a difference 25 years makes

[tracker]

Had first day of re-cert yesterday (4-15). Got NAUI certified 25 years ago while in the Philippines while doing my 4 in the Navy. Did a few dives there but I guess my priorities were quite mixed up, so I went off in a different direction. I decided to make it happen again. Taking a PADI course with my lds, and I've been thinking the whole time that I would pay attention of course, 'cause pobodys nerfect, and I remember most of my training from 25 years ago, but, I was 21 yr. old the first time and the 200 swim this time really kicked my ***. It was so much easier back then. I was afraid of nothing and had energy and stamina unsurpassed by most. I knew I was out of shape, I just didn't realize how much. It went well though, kinda' like riding a bicycle, but what a difference 25 years makes!

 

[Orlando Eric]

Don't be so hard on yourself. I see the "nintendo/mcdonalds" generation and we older folks can keep up fairly well. I do run into the 20's that outrun, climb and jump me. Overall though you will find that if you workout o a regular basis you can keep up with them. However at 36 yro when I take a hard fall I feel it for days whereas back in my 20's i'd just bleed, laugh and jump up the next day checking out the cool scar.

 

[kidspot]

Welcome back to the great sport of scuba diving

Aloha, Tim

 

[m3830431]

If you had a problem with the swim, do something about it. Get in shape, it will help your diving.

 

[tracker]

If you had a problem with the swim, do something about it. Get in shape, it will help your diving.

Exactly. It was a real wake up call.I guess driving a truck all day and working on my home based business sitting behind the computer all evening took more of a toll on me than I thought. Joining the gym and watching my diet.

 

[Matteo]

similar experience here.....got back into diving after a long absence(18 years) and realizing how much I missed it, it was the perfect and only motivation to get me to finally put down the cigarettes after 16 years of smoking....now, if I could only get rid of that spare tire hanging around, life would be that much better!...keep up the good work and put them kids to shame!

 

[underachiever]

Hey Orlando Eric. Do you frequent Archie's? We stopped at Ft. Pierce on the way down to the Keys a few weeks back. One night. Took a stroll and happened up on the place. Met lots of nice folks (seemed like a local place as well) Ate, listened to the band and drank a couple of adult beverages. It was a great way to get our vacation started as we were headed down to do our CO dives and get certified.

Got the bug,
Randy

 

[bfisher]

Tracker,

I'm right there with you except a slightly different time freame. I got my PADI cert in Sept 1969. Made over 150 dives in 1969 and 70. Then gave up diving till just 3 years ago. Let's see, 33 years. And yes, things have changed just a tad. Man we didn't even have SPG's back then let alone computers.

I took a full course for a refresher (safety idea) and remembered most everything. Learned a couple new things. One thing hasn't changed though. I'm totally relaxed when I hit the water. Sharks don't upset me, depth is a piece of cake. I got 100 dives in Florida or south in the last 2 1/2 years. Can't stand cold water and the lack of viz.

I will say this. Much more emphasis on safety, and a lot more gadgets to play with.

 

[dvr4lyf]

Had first day of re-cert yesterday (4-15). the 200 swim this time really kicked my ***. [/I]

Welcome Back!!! Dont feel bad....I'm 31 and cert'd 3 years ago, same results.I work out alot more now that I found a new love!!:yelclap:

 

[dlndavid]

47 and certified 3 years ago, the major pain....glasses for reading.