lachicadecafe asked:


It seems that scuba divers are divided on this issue. On one hand, they say (I can’t speak from experience) that it’s necessary to have one in order to do a surface swim in rough waters, or to conserve airwhile surface swimming in calm waters.
On the other hand, I’ve met some instructors who never wear it except when teaching class because they claim that they’ve never used it, apart from certification dives, not even in the conditions described above.
My person feeling is that I hate the thing; it’s uncomfortable, no matter how much I try to adjust it or what type of holder I use to hold to my mask, it whacks me in the head or gets in my way. Plus, the quarries here in the midwest are not exactly rough waters, and if I have to surface swim, I can do it easier by swimming on my back.
So, fellow divers, what’s your take on this?
Thanks!
If you’re not a SCUBA diver, then please don’t respond… you don’t know what I’m talking about.
Thanks, bob, that’s the kind of info I need… from somebody who knows what they’re talking about!

mia b asked:


I just signed up for scuba classes at Underwater Sports here in Seattle, WA but am opting to do my final dives in the Bahamas in July.
Since I am not rich I’m wondering what scuba gear I should rent instead of buy, for a beginner.

Also - should your wetsuit fit snug or loose? I found an Oceanic brand 2 pc wetsuit on craigslist for $40 (in great condition) that’s for a female 100-120lbs & 5′-5′5″ tall, and I am 120lbs but almost 5.6.

What gear do I need for the Bahamas? Should I just rent there?

 Powered by Max Banner Ads 

? asked:


Why is it dangerous to come up quickly?

faded asked:


I’m getting certified and I have a wetsuit, but I’m not sure if diving suits have to be a certain thickness or not. My suit is a Rip Curl and its pretty nice. Let me know if I can use it.

K. G asked:


What is the difference between a regulator and an octaopus.
What exactly is an octopus

samhbane asked:


I have a friend who knows everything about everything. However, this time I think he has overstepped his boundries. He has assured me that it doesnot matter what type of SCUBA tank you are using that the maximum time is one hour. I think he has let his alligator mouth overload his hummingbird ass. Thanks for the help

shizzy asked:


i looked into halls institute in the keys of florida and found it to be to expensive plus you had to live there and i work to much to take the time off to go to the school, i want to know if there is another way to work in the scuba field as a career. i need help and direction on how to get started with the best teaching at the right price

Pedro asked:


I’ve been teaching scuba for over 15 years and have seen different prices work in different areas….For a program that includes all the gear and all the books, and certifying at level one (Open Wate DIver PADI) SCUBA how much would you be willing to pay? What area of the globe, country are you in?

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!

lachicadecafe asked:


I haven’t been diving long at all, yet in the past 6 dives I’ve logged in the last two weeks, I have been the only female diving. On one dive, the DM who stayed on shore was a female, but other than that, there have been no ladies around diving. I’m just trying to understand what that is about… SCUBA certainly doesn’t seem like a sexist sport at all, and fortunately for me, the guys I’ve been hanging around and diving with are nice people that treat me like I’m their pal.
So, where are the other girl divers?
Elisabeth, you stated what an AI I had coffee with last night said; that most women want to go do their diving in warm water in Mexico, or the Caribbean, not in the colder waters around here in the midwest.