| Scuba diving can be one of the most exhilarating | | | | and high tides. If the water doesn't seem right to |
| experiences. With every sport and recreational | | | | you or the weather seems to be picking up, it is |
| activity in order to get the maximized benefits, | | | | always better to be safe than sorry. There is always |
| knowing your sport and safety is the best way to | | | | tomorrow. It is a good idea to be connected with a |
| ensure the best experience possible. | | | | diving operator as they will usually make the call |
| Be in shape: This doesn't mean you need to qualify | | | | regarding the weather. However, if you do not feel |
| for the Olympics but being able to swim comfortably | | | | comfortable don't do it. |
| in the water will undoubtedly take the stress off of | | | | Be careful when rising (exiting) your dive: Exiting a |
| the diving. Also it is advisable to have a physical done | | | | scuba dive is not as easy as merely rising to the |
| by your family physician to ensure that there are no | | | | surface as quick as you can. For shorter dives you |
| medical conditions that may be effected by this | | | | will need to rise to the surface no faster then the air |
| activity. | | | | bubbles around you. Continue to breath deep and |
| Get your training: It is very important that you | | | | slowly and take your time. When exiting deep diving |
| receive the proper training before attempting to | | | | you may need to rest and decompress at certain |
| scuba dive. Becoming certified is the first step to | | | | levels to ensure that the pressurized air in your lungs |
| become an experienced diver. It is important that | | | | has time to leave the body before they expand. |
| you ensure you have had all the proper training | | | | Divers that rise to the surface to quickly can become |
| available for the kind of dive that you are attempting. | | | | very ill with decompression sickness also know as the |
| Many resorts and vacation spots will offer a course in | | | | bends. |
| diving that is not extensive. If you decide to go | | | | Symptoms of the bends includes. |
| diving after one of these courses remember not to | | | | *unusual tiredness |
| dive lower than thirty feet. While scuba diving can be | | | | *dizziness or vertigo |
| fun and a wonderful experience there are also risks | | | | *pains in various ares (as the nitrogen bubbles can |
| involved and knowing these risks before attempting | | | | accumulate in different areas) |
| a dive is another precaution to ensure safe diving. | | | | *tingling in arms or legs |
| Breath: Do not hold your breath. This is a natural | | | | *less common trouble breathing |
| reaction when plummeting into a body of water but | | | | *and in severe cases unconsciousness and coma |
| you need to train yourself to overcome that. You | | | | Decompression sickness can occur between 1-24 |
| are hooked up to an oxygen tank and holding your | | | | hours after a dive so it is wise if you suspect |
| breath may pose health risks. Breath slowly and | | | | yourself or someone around you may be suffering |
| exhale in a relaxed manner. | | | | from decompression sickness to take them to a |
| Never Dive alone: It is important to never dive alone. | | | | medical facility as soon as possible. |
| Diving with a partner will ensure that in case of an | | | | Also you can develop decompression sickness if you |
| emergency there is someone looking out for you. | | | | fly or mountain climb after a dive. It is a good idea to |
| Make sure to always to pre-check each other's | | | | refrain from flying for twenty-four hours after a dive. |
| equipment and keep an eye out on each other during | | | | These are a few tips to know before attempting to |
| the dive. | | | | scuba dive. If done correctly scuba diving is a |
| The Weather: Weather is always an issue. Since the | | | | rewarding experience but if done without proper |
| weather is one element that can not be controlled | | | | training or without properly trained individuals |
| make sure to be on the lookout for bad weather | | | | accompanying you it can pose a great danger. |