Swimming & Diving
Do you need to be certified in scuba diving in order to go diving?
Shared by Keneth: My husband and I are interested in scuba diving when we take a trip to Florida. Although we are both good swimmers and frequently snorkel, we have never tried scuba diving. We have looked in to taking classes and they are very pricey. To get certified in our city, [...]
What, if any, are the effects of scuba diving with a new tattoo?
Shared by Royal: I was just curious if anyone knew because I won’t get my tattoo if there are any ill effects. I prefer scuba diving over a tattoo anyday.
Why is it dangerous to hold your breath when scuba diving?
Shared by Charlotte: I just finished my scuba certification, and they told us the number one rule of scuba diving is to *never* to hold your breath. Even when you’ve lost your regulator, you’re supposed to breath out a small stream of bubbles.
Is this only because of the overcompression injuries you can get if you [...]
Where i can buy scuba diving equipments?
Shared by Earlean: I want to purchase scuba diving equipments for fresh water diving. Please guide me from where I can get them, which equipments are required for diving in pool diving.
How can i prevent my ears hurting when scuba diving?
Shared by Onita: My boyfriend has been scuba diving for a number of years, and i’ve recently decided to start.
The problem is, after going down only to about 2 metres, the pressure in my ears is really strong and painful.
I have the same problem when flying, and have to use ear plugs which relieve pressure. [...]
I really want to start scuba diving but i am scared of the breathing risks. help?
Shared by Herman: I have asthma, and it scares me to know i’m so far away from oxygen. A lot of people that have scuba dived have told me you don’t feel it but I don’t want to take a chance. What should I do? I am 16 years old.
Scuba-diving?
Shared by Annie: Does any body know where I can find a private diving instructor, Lancashire area.
Best way to start scuba diving?
Shared by Lynsey: My husband and I are interested in scuba diving during a trip to Jamaica this summer. Is it better to get certified before we go there or to do it when we are there? If we do it while we are there how long does it take and how expensive [...]
What to do with long hair when scuba diving?
Shared by Denise: I have long hair and am wondering what other scuba divers do with it when diving in a wetsuit. A braid with a tie would hurt, being squeezed in the wetsuit down my spine. A bun or ponytail in my hood is also uncomfortable.. not to be complaining about all the [...]
I want to get certified for scuba diving but i cant find a certification place?
Shared by Tona: I like near tunkhannock and I am trying to find a place to get certification for scuba diving.I checked the web and could not find anywhere. Does anyone know of a place?