Is scuba diving difficult for beginners?
Not as Complicated as You Think. Yes, scuba diving does require learning some new skills—like breathing underwater, managing buoyancy, and equalizing ear pressure. But all of these are taught step by step in certified dive courses. Most people complete their Open Water Diver certification in just 3 to 5 days. There is no maximum age limit for learning to scuba dive. However, the first consideration before signing up for a scuba diving course should be your general fitness and health.The most important rule in scuba diving is to always breathe continuously and never hold your breath to avoid lung over-expansion injuries. Another important rule is that divers should ascend slowly and safely to prevent decompression sickness.Drowning. Scuba diving takes place in the water therefore drowning is an obvious risk. Drowning is the most common cause of scuba diving deaths. Divers drown due to running out of air, panic, lack of training, unrelated health problems that cause unconsciousness and equipment failure.
What are the two golden rules when scuba diving?
If you had but 30 seconds to teach someone to scuba dive, what would you tell them? The same thing Mike did — the Golden Rule of scuba diving. Breathe normally; never hold your breath. The rest, in most cases, is pretty much secondary. The Rule of Thirds is a guideline used by scuba divers to manage their air supply effectively throughout a dive. It involves mentally dividing one’s breathing gas supply into three equal parts. One-third for the outward journey, one-third for the return journey, and one-third as a reserve or emergency supply.During the dive Just breathe in for 2 and out for 3 (fill your lungs up 80% and empty your lungs to 5%). You learn different breathing techniques on our Perfect Buoyancy Course.
Who is not suitable for scuba diving?
A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion or who has epilepsy, asthma, a serious medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. Before a dive (including the night before), it’s best not to drink heavily, use recreational drugs, or even gorge on heavy, greasy foods. Diving is a pretty athletic activity, so we want to make sure we’re not sick to our stomach or lagging in our cognitive abilities while on the boat and underwater.Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with coronary disease, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, a severe medical problem or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not dive.
Can I go scuba diving with no experience?
Discover SCUBA Diving is designed specifically for first-time divers eager to explore the underwater world. With the guidance of our five-star instructors, you can embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure — no experience necessary. Obtaining your diving certification, buying a hefty load of essential diving gear, getting your dive insurance, and travel costs can all add up over time to a modest expense, making scuba diving quite an expensive hobby that requires your investment and time.