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I had a buddy that also did a "deep dive" through his AOW course and they only went 65 feet - you think they would bring you deeper to say 100 to see if you feel the narcosis, colour change etc - unless you do the deep dive cert this is the only real chance you will get to have an instructor watching you at every second to assist VS doing 65 with instructor then doing 100 with a buddy who also only went to 65.
When I did my AOW deep dive we went to around 100 and kneeled on the floor for a few minutes. This was through Padi and i think there was 3 of us in the class total.
When I did my AOW deep dive we went to around 100 and kneeled on the floor for a few minutes. This was through Padi and i think there was 3 of us in the class total.
Once you get a little "recreational" deep in you it will seem like old hat in no time. More and more of my dives are between 65' (bus depth at quarry) and 130ish as I finally got a dry suit. I would also say that at least half my dives are at the local quarry which is deep, dark and cold. BUT, my training at the quarry has had a significant impact on my diving in other areas, such as the sea and springs. My next big step will be sidemount for more gas and redundancy and then AN/DP for more time.
LarryHinDC
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Luke,
First, welcome to Scuba Board! You'll find a lot of very helpful (although sometimes contradictory
) advice here. In addition to the other advice you've received, one thing I didn't notice was not to get too task-loaded. I don't know if you carry a camera normally, but if you do, leave it on shore for this dive. You'll have plenty of other things going on to grab your attention. The advice to realize that you will be using air more quickly is spot-on, and don't hesitate to let your buddy know if something is making you uncomfortable.
Oh, and when I got certified 30 years ago, my first post-cert dive was to 100' with no secondary air source. Things were a little different back then.
Larry
First, welcome to Scuba Board! You'll find a lot of very helpful (although sometimes contradictory
) advice here. In addition to the other advice you've received, one thing I didn't notice was not to get too task-loaded. I don't know if you carry a camera normally, but if you do, leave it on shore for this dive. You'll have plenty of other things going on to grab your attention. The advice to realize that you will be using air more quickly is spot-on, and don't hesitate to let your buddy know if something is making you uncomfortable. Oh, and when I got certified 30 years ago, my first post-cert dive was to 100' with no secondary air source. Things were a little different back then.
Larry
One thing that may have already been addressed is one I see when divers are doing their first deep dives. Remember that the air in your BC will be expanding when you start your way back to the surface. Please make sure you are in control when going up by making sure that you dump any excess air from your BC so you remain as neutrally buoyant as possible. Make sure you are familiar with the location of the dump valves so you do not have to try and find them if you start to rise too quickly.
Enjoy, 60' will become an easy dive after some practice and support from a good dive buddy or DM.
Enjoy, 60' will become an easy dive after some practice and support from a good dive buddy or DM.
EricTheDood
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Better than ok. That reg is designed to work well in cold water.
Luke,
Sorry, but I find your post very disturbing. It's ok to be a new diver, we all were at one point. All of your dives thus far have only been to 35'?...why? and why were you so quick to apply for advanced certification? if you are "a little scared" to go below 35' you don't deserve to hold an advanced cert card. You need to slow down and get some more experience before any more advanced training.
Sorry, but I find your post very disturbing. It's ok to be a new diver, we all were at one point. All of your dives thus far have only been to 35'?...why? and why were you so quick to apply for advanced certification? if you are "a little scared" to go below 35' you don't deserve to hold an advanced cert card. You need to slow down and get some more experience before any more advanced training.
At first I had similar thoughts BUT essentially he is just getting more instruction to help him learn best practices and techniques - Why not get a card at the same time? Just because someone holds an AOW it doesn't really mean much, I have seen DM's that struggle with keeping a decent buoyancy....
Are you kidding? AOW doesn't mean much?! it DOES to the dive shop operator/dive boat captain that is taking you out to "advanced" dive sites! The card doesn't mean much if the person holding it isn't qualified to wield it, but it means a lot to the "supposed" expected experience of the diver to the professionals who take that person diving! And THAT is the problem with all of these advanced cards being given out to unexperienced divers.
I am not saying it shouldn't mean much I just know in fact that it doesn't.... ie I think you only need 5 or 10 dives IF that to do the AOW. What are the skills required that you have not already done in OW, navigation? DM's, guides, charters don't usually ask me what cert I have but how many dives I did, where and when. Heck just last week I saw a AOW diver who looked like he should be in a discover scuba session.
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