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Brooke Hayles asked:


Water sports have always been among man’s favorite and most challenging sports. Whether it is on the water, in the water or under the water, water sports have always fascinated the adventurer and sports lover. What is it that distinguishes these types of sports from other sports? What are their advantages? In addition, what are the different kinds of water sports? Read on as we tell you more…
Advantages of Water Sports:
Why are they so special? “The sheer fun of being in water,” says 28-year-old Natalie, a water sports lover. According to her, some of the major benefits include:
*They set the stage for excellent fitness exercises that stretch your muscles and build strength in unique ways.
*Unlike other sports, you aren’t sweating as you do them, so even though you’re working hard, your body temp stays cool.
*Since they are so different from other sports, competing in the water, an element we were not built for is a fantastic challenge.
*Especially for those sports, which require holding one’s breath, the athlete must develop larger lungs, capable of holding more air, thus staying beneath the surface for a longer period of time. The natural benefit of larger lungs and the ability to breath in more air is a healthier body. Like water, the more oxygen we can get into our bodies, the more efficiently our bodies work.
There are a large number of sports that involve water. They can be classified into these categories: In the water, under the water, and on the water.
In the Water:
The most popular is, of course, swimming. The human race mastered this skill long ago. Swimming forms an interesting component of several other major sports or activities that include:
*The Triathlon: This is a combination of swimming, cycling, and running.
*Modern Pentathlon: It includes epee fencing, pistol shooting, swimming, show-horse jumping, and cross country running.
*Rescue Swimming: Swimming with a mission to rescue other swimmers. As a water sport, it helps develop a variety of key attributes. Strength, Leadership, and staying calm in high-pressure situations are necessary abilities, which are also great life skills to possess.
*Snorkeling is a very popular water activity. It is the practice of swimming on the surface of the water equipped with a mask and short tube known as a snorkel.
There are several group sports that are played in water. These include:
*Water Basketball: A team, ball, basket, water. It’s very similar to basketball in water.
*Water Polo: A physical team sport that requires strength for hard throwing, endurance, and extremely fast reflexes for defense.
*Synchronized Swimming: A hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and ballet. Endurance, Awareness, and Flexibility are the hallmarks of this sport.
*Surf Lifesaving is a competitive sport that evolved from the training activities of lifeguards at surf beaches.
Underwater Sports:
These include various forms of diving. Among the most popular underwater sports are:
*Scuba Diving is an adventure unto itself. Each person is required to take professional lessons to learn it after which the person becomes a Certified Diver. With mask, wet suit (body suit) fins for the feet, and a Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)- you’re ready to enter a world you never knew existed beneath the surface.
*Free Diving: The aim of the diver is to dive in and swim down to the maximum depth without a breathing apparatus. Necessary tools are great lungs, and the ability to equalize the water pressure, which builds on the ears as one travels deeper.
Underwater group sports include:
*Underwater Rugby that is played with a ball that is naturally buoyant. Here breathing is done through a snorkel and tackling is only allowed if you have the ball or are tackling the one holding it.
*Underwater Hockey is played under water with short wooden curved sticks and a heavy puck. In this game, players wear diving masks, snorkels, and fins and must surface to breathe while teammates continue the game on the pool bottom.
Water sports that take place ON the surface are a special breed. They’re usually extremely fast-past, requiring the participant to be fully aware at all times, and can be some of the more dangerous sports.
Surface Sports Include:
*Boating: Races are held every year in different parts of the world. Like car racing, the boats are sometimes made from extremely light, fragile material and the danger level rises with the speeds.
*Canoe polo: Playing polo using a canoe
*Body boarding: This sport is similar to surfing. However, the board is smaller and the person lies on the board.
*Surface Skimming: These types of sports include traditional surfing, water skiing, kneeboarding, and wake boarding. They require great footwork, and excellent balance.
There are excellent water sports associations that offer training, organized expeditions, and adventure sports in thrilling destinations all over the world. The Internet, as always, has the most up-to-date information on how you can get involved. Keep checking regularly, and in the meantime pick your favorite sport and dive in!
Summary:
There are a large number of sports that involve water. They can be classified into these categories: In the water, under the water, and on the water.

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sheert asked:

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Margaret C asked:


Here’s a link to the package I am considering.

http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/csp/PKG444

I would appreciate any useful advise that would help me make the most informed descision possible. There are so many different manufacturers and features, not to mention prices.

Dianne Rein asked:


A scuba diving computer can be a divers best friend. It will allow you to stay down longer than if you were diving off of tables. There are many types and/or styles of dive computers you can choose from. Which one is best is really personal preference and is suited to the way you dive. The following are some of the choices you will have when purchasing your dive computer.

Console Dive Computer

A console dive computer is attached to the rest of the equipment via a hose. The console dive computers typically come with a pressure gauge. The readouts are typically larger than on a wrist dive computer so they can also be easier on the eyes.

There are also options for a scuba dive computer to be mounted on your hose (this is the type we currently use) or clip onto your BC. Choose whichever is more comfortable for you and fits into your price range.

Wrist Dive Computer

The wrist dive computer is very popular. These types of computers look like large watches and are worn on the wrist. They will tell you all you need to know at a glance. Some wrist dive computers are also able to be mounted in a console.

Sometimes the faces may be a bit small for all the information the computer can display, so make sure you will be able to read it underwater.

Unless they are air integrated and wireless (see below) wrist dive computers usually do not come with a pressure gauge. One small disadvantage here is that these can be pretty easy to misplace/lose.

Air Integrated Dive Computer

Air integrated dive computers are becoming more commonplace. An air integrated computer measures the tank pressure and then calculates how much more time you have left at the current rate of air consumpetion. The air integrated dive computer will tell you how much time you can spend at any exertion level.

An air integrated computer replaces the need for a submersible pressure gauge (SPG). One downside of an air integrated computer is that if it fails, you lose information on how much air you have left in your tank. Dive over.

Nitrox Dive Computer

With nitrox diving becoming more and more common, so are computers that are nitrox compatible. Even if you aren’t diving with nitrox now, if you are even thinking of diving with nitrox in the future, it is probably worth it to purchase a nitrox dive computer. This will save you the expense of buying a whole new computer in the future. However, if don’t think you will ever dive with nitrox, then there is no reason to pay for this feature. A standard air computer is probably $100+ less than its nitrox counterpart.

Hoseless Dive Computer

The hoseless dive computer consists of the receiver (typically worn on the wrist or mounted on the BC) and a transmitor. The transmitor attaches to the high pressure port of the regulator first stage and then sends your air information, wirelessly, to the receiver. The receiver looks the same as normal dive computers.

This setup cuts down on the number of hoses you need. There are now even hoseless dive computers that can accept signal from multiple transmitors - so you can even keep an eye on your buddies air consumption. Of course, this capability is really for the more advanced technical divers who may use different tanks on one dive. And, of course, we are talking some pretty high price tags here.

So just think about how you dive and what capabilities you need. The right dive computer for one person can be completely wrong for another person. Choose one that you are comfortable with and one that is right for you wallet.

gracevideo asked:

This was made for our “Summer Breakout” (Vacation Bible School). It was part of a skit, where two guys hid in the baptismal, and when the shark showed up they jumped out and surprised the kids. They were all wet and wearing scuba gear.

Hall Andrew asked:


Scuba diving enthusiasts and novices can rely on the experienced dive masters of London Diving to give them diving and swimming lessons recognized and approved by the world over.  The diving team from London Diving has credentials for basic dive courses, and other PADI courses that offer variety and specialized training.  A PADI Course London certification is awarded to all who have completed specific training under the supervision of experts who make diving lessons also fun.
 
London Diving offers several PADI courses. London diving courses for both adults, children and for individuals with special needs or disabilities are available while advanced courses include:
·         Rebreather
·         Instructor
·         Rescue diving
·         First aid
·         Scuba tune up
·         Master scuba diver
·         Divemaster
 
London Diving also offers tailor-made courses for individuals who want one-on-one instruction and elective dives such as underwater digital photography and videography, diver propulsion vehicle dive, dry suit dive, search and recovery, night dive, enriched air nitrox dive, and peak performance buoyancy dive. You have an option for combination deals that can be structured for an additional but minimal fee.
 
The London Diving school is ready to assist individuals make choices for elective dives based on their personal interests and professional concerns.  Organized trips for open sea diving in other beaches outside London can be arranged.
 
Scuba Diving for Children
 
The London-based diving school also offers customized courses and hire out diving equipment for children from eight to ten years old. A requisite for children is, of course, the ability to swim.  PADI course London experts are also adept at being able to instruct children, which make the lessons fun and the diving a memorable experience. 
 
Children who finish the Seal Team course learn new skills, develop self-confidence in the water, meet new friends, and enjoy an experience of a lifetime in the scuba AquaMissions structured by London Diving.  This is a fun-packed water activity at the pool with real diving to a depth of three metres.  Completing five AquaMissions qualifies the child for the coveted Seal Team membership and the chance to join the Master Seal Team.
 
Before signing up fro the Master Seal Team, children have to present their Seal Team rating.  For Master Seal Team, they have to complete ten AquaMissions and during the course, they learn new diving skills to prepare them for the Junior Open Water Diver course, a beginning incursion to adult diving or upgrade to Open Water Diver Certification from London Diving.
 
All Season Diving Lessons
 
The year-round diving lessons from London Diving makes it convenient for anyone who have weekends to spare or during certain times of the year to take advantage of the expertise of PADI certified DMs.
 
The PADI course London-based company like London Diving offers flexible modules for entry level and advanced courses, which make it easier for people with busy schedules, complete specific lessons.  There are no pass and fail ratings for these diving courses and those interested can join the 2008 diving excursions to the Egyptian Red Sea, a treat for singles or couples who want to enjoy a diving holiday. Other diving destinations are the UK diving spots of Stoney Cove and Leicesterhire; a Malta diving weekend and a Philippines diving holiday in the premiere Puerto Gallera teeming with marine life.

Abir Roychowdhury asked:


Exploring the world under the see is always a surreal journey. Along with the tremendous pressure, different temperatures in various levels of water always hinder to conquer the dream. But it is not an inconceivable task to plunge into the deep ocean with the scuba gears.

For the first few times you will usually hire the scuba gears and will compel to adjust with the rented problematic accessories. But when the aspiration to discover the ocean world grows up and up you will be tempted to buy your own scuba gears.

Before buying the scuba gears you must know your needs and always keep in mind these following things:

1) Snorkel: Snorkel is a breathing apparatus that helps you to breath under water without letting your head up from the water surface. The optimum length of snorkels is 30 cm (12”). It can be found in various designs. Normally it is J-shaped and made of rubber or plastic. It is mainly used in surface swimming before or after scuba diving.

2) Diving Mask: The diving mask is used to allow its users to clearly see underwater. It is not possible to the divers to view under water because when human eyes are in direct contact with water the lights entering the eyes are refracted to a different angle so that it becomes almost impossible to see clearly. Diving mask provides the air space in front of the eyes. Diving mask is made of durable and tempered glass with a rubber or silicon cover, which seals it with the diver’s face to make it watertight. The divers can exhale within the diving mask. The best way to find the best mask is: first place it on your face (without the strap and without holding it by your hands), inhale gently. If it doesn’t fall then keep it. Otherwise try another one.

3) Fins: The fins are used to move underwater. The fins are generally made from plastics but can be found often made from carbon fiber and fiberglass. According to the needs, the size of the fins can vary. Normally the scuba divers need large and wide fins to get rid of the water resistance to freely move.

4) Diving Suits: The diving suits provide the protection to the divers from the water atmosphere. There are different kinds of diving suits such as wetsuits, drysuits, semi-dry suits, dive skins and hot water suits. The diving suits should be chosen depending on the water temperature. Wetsuits provide the thermal insulation to the divers but they get wet. It is mainly used where the temperature is lying between 10 deg C to 25 deg C. Where the water temperature is between –2 deg C to 15 deg C it would be better to use the drysuits. The diver’s body remains dry as it seals the body by neck and wrist. No water can enter through the dry suits. The diving suits are found in all sizes, so, it would be better to try which one fits you best.

5) Regulator: Regulator carries the air for breathing. It is a very important accessory at the time of the deep diving. This should have a second hose that is used for breathing out. Regulator is also connected with the buoyancy compensator.

6) Buoyancy compensator: The buoyancy compensator provides the life saving buoyancy both underwater and on the surface. This is essential to neutral the buoyancy. The diver has to choose which one should be taken according to his needs.

7) Watch: It is very much necessary to measure the depth and time while diving. It is better to have a computer rather than the watch. But you should consider carefully whether to bye a watch or a computer. The ultimate decision is yours.

You can start to unveil the world underwater with these essential things. And you will learn as the time passes by and as per you experiences what kind of other apparatus you need. All these things can be easily found at Customworks at Idaho or visit http://www.hydroglove.com.

phmadeira asked:

Come and dive the blue hole in belize
BLUE HOLE BELIZE PLONGE SCUBA DIVE

Rover asked:


I use club equipment but want to start building up my own stash. What, and in what order, should I get?

I wear glasses so don’t worry about goggles, Mum said she’d get me a prescription pair for my birthday.

Thanks!
Lots of good answer so I’m putting it to the vote- thanks!