How soon can you drink alcohol after diving?

[macado]

You sure?

Very true. ;-) If I am not helping deckhand then beers are opened immediately post 2nd or 3rd dive

Very interesting this thread, something almost everybody on scubaboard can agree on.

 

[billt4sf]

Personally I like to be squared-away before beginning the relaxation following a dive. And if I had my choice I'd rather smoke pot than drink. But yeah, sure, I'll take a beer!

 

[drbill]

Given the fact that I dive very frequently, I drink very little after diving since the next dive is usually within 12-18 hours. With what I save by not drinking (especially here in this resort town), I can fill my tanks frequently. Besides, I've never seen much reason to face reality in a mind altered state... it's much too amusing straight!

However, for those who dive less frequently, I would think drinking would be fine as soon as your last dive in a series was done. I'd consider mixing it with water though to avoid dehydration.

 

[CT-Rich]

The only reason I don't start on the 15' deco stop it the beer is flat... Of course that doesn't exclude hard liquor, isn't that why its called a hang bar?

 

[Rich Keller]

The only reason I don't start on the 15' deco stop it the beer is flat... Of course that doesn't exclude hard liquor, isn't that why its called a hang bar?

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