Archive for September, 2010

Kayak Scuba Diving : Picking a Scuba Kayak

A kayak used for scuba diving should have a few characteristics different from a regular kayak. Learn how to pick a scuba kayak with tips from a certified rescue diver in this free kayak diving video.

Expert: Jason Shoup
Bio: Jason Shoup is a PADI certified Rescue diver.
Filmmaker: Louis Nathan

Duration : 0:1:38

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Scuba Diving

Scuba diving in Cozumel reefs and Yucatan Peninsula caves. I saw many different kinds of tropical fish, sea turtles, lobsters, coral, and one king crab on the reefs around Cozumel. I saw a barracuda in an underwater cave dive! Beautiful but Indonesia is still my favorite dive spot.

Duration : 0:0:17

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Scuba diving shark logo?

What is the scuba diving gear brand that’s logo is the silhoutte of a shark head on? thanks

It would help if you provided an image link. What kind of equipment?

Princeton Tec has a logo that looks like a shark head silhouette. They manufacture lights, including underwater lights. http://www.princetontec.com/sites/all/themes/blankanvas/_img/top-nav-pt-logo.png

learning to scuba in college?

Hi, I recently took up scuba in college. The class didnt start yet and I’m a little nervous. I’m not a strong swimmer, I usually swim with my head up. Is that ok? I was wondering what am I suppose to expect during this class.

Also this is the course description: SCUBA The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open-water diver course covers proper use of mask, fins, snorkel and underwater breathing apparatus in the West Gym swimming pool. Extra fee covers equipment use and instructional materials. Open-water dives may be arranged at additional cost outside of class if certification is desired. Swimming proficiency is a prerequisite. Instruction in various environmental wellness issues is also discussed. Students must provide a medical release form indicating good health, particularly freedom from cardio-respiratory problems. They are expected to bring a swimsuit to class on the first night. All HPEY courses are assessed a $30 non-refundable fee upon registration.

Thanks!

Expect to learn to dive.
You don’t have to be a strong swimmer, but you must be comfortable in the water.
Since this is a PADI course, your swim assessment will consist of treading water for 10 minutes un aided, 200 M swim of a pool using whatever stroke or combination of strokes you prefer. You may also choose to do this using mask, snorkel and fins but you’ll be required to do 300 M. Your choice. You can doggy paddle the whole thing if you want and the swim portion is not timed.
You will be taught how to use the gear safely and responsibly and care for it. You’ll be taught some basic physics and dive physiology. There will be some basic math and logic required. You’ll be taught how to read dive tables.
Much of what you learn is simple common sense.
Your underwater skills will involve learning buoyancy, being able to remove and replace your mask while submerged and clear it. You’ll learn how to equalize your body’s air spaces. You’ll learn how to breath from a reg that is free flowing ( involves breathing from an air bubble in a nutshell). You’ll learn how to breath submerged with no mask. You’ll learn how to plan a dive with a buddy that stays within your current skill set level and also how to communicate using universal hand signals.

I finally just got my scuba certification. I want to go diving. But non of my friends or family are certified for diving. What would be the best way to find people to go diving with.

In order, I would check:

(1) People in your certification class, since they are probably asking the exact same question. If you didn’t get their contact during the class, tell your instructor that you’re looking for someone to dive with and ask if he/she can send an email out to the fellow students. Positives: you’ll be in the water with someone you recognize. Negatives: You’re fellow students are as inexperienced as you.

(2) Your local dive shop. Every dive shop has regulars who dive more than they should, and often they are semi-organized with dives arranged through group emails. Ask your instructor or someone at the dive shop who knows that they are talking about if there are any groups that dive regularly that would be willing to take a newbie under their wing. Positives: You end up with experienced divers, who will point out when you’re doing something life-threatening and can probably rescue you if you totally screw up. Negatives: You’ll feel like a total noob in comparison, but you are a total noob so you might as well just accept it and treat it as free lessons.

(3) Online forums. ScubaBoard is diving central. Check http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/regional-travel-dive-clubs/ for any clubs or groups in your area. ScubaBoard also allows people to post their location and availability to buddy up so you can see everybody around who is looking for a buddy, their qualifications, and how far away they are from. Facebook likely also has a group for divers in at least your state. Positives: It’s nearly impossible to not find somebody diving in your area. Negatives: Since you have no personal connection, anyone you contact could be flaky or just weird.

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