Getting back in

[k374]

My last dive was in November 2012 which is a long time ago. I am planning to start diving as soon as it warms up a little perhaps in March.

Do you think I should get a refresher? My dive gear has been sitting in it's case unused since mid 2012, what do you think I should get done to it? Cursory service or full reg rebuild? How about the BCD, any issues I should look out for after so long?

 

[NAM001]

GEt into a pool and run the skills. You will probably find you are ok with it and if so move on to more challenging waters. after a few dives it will be like you never stopped. If you do have issues certainly some targeted refresher would be in order.

 

[Bob DBF]

If you have to ask...

I'd suggest quick re-read of the OW manual and having a pool session at your LDS, or borrow a friends pool (with buddy or spotter), and check out your gear and skills to determine if you need a refresher course. If you were a regular diver before this gap you should be able to tell if you need more help in short order.

Welcome Back


Bob
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I may be old, but I'm not dead yet.

 

[k374]

Thanks, yes prior to mid 2012 I was a regular diver and had about 100 dives in.

 

[oly5050user]

If you have to even think about it...do a refresher with an instructor

 

[DivemasterDennis]

What KwS said, and.....As to the equipment, take it in to a full service LDS and have the reg and the BCD services. Alo, have them put a battery in your computer. Get the gear in shape to dive along with yourself.
DivemasterDennis

 

[faze]

Outstanding that you're plunging back in!! I had a not dissimilar break in 2010 and found that a Refresher and an Orientation dive brought it all back.

Full service on the kit regardless.