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Hi im new to Scuba Diving, About to book in for my first ever try dive in next few weeks.. just wondering what to expect?
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Fun! Lots of fun!
Where will you be diving?
Where will you be diving?
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I agree... lots of fun.
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Scarlett Williams
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Thanks for quick reply 
Im from the UK (wales) There are a few diving centres around by me i have messaged them all so hopefully get a email back by Monday
Just came back from Malta and should have gave it a go there (regret that now) But i did try out snorkeling & LOVED that so Scuba got to be better! I was in the water hours at a time If i enjoy it im planning on travelling abroad quite a lot to try different places How long have you been diving?
Im from the UK (wales) There are a few diving centres around by me i have messaged them all so hopefully get a email back by Monday
Just came back from Malta and should have gave it a go there (regret that now) But i did try out snorkeling & LOVED that so Scuba got to be better! I was in the water hours at a time
If i enjoy it im planning on travelling abroad quite a lot to try different places How long have you been diving?
I just got certified last October. Did a try dive in a pool (that's how they're done in the American Midwest) last summer and the rest was history. I'm now enjoying diving Great Lakes shipwrecks.
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Yes i think thats what they do here, Try dive in a pool then a lake or open sea to get certified
Silly question but i am a bit worried on clearing the mask under water? how the hell can you do that and get no water inside haha?
Silly question but i am a bit worried on clearing the mask under water? how the hell can you do that and get no water inside haha?
They'll show you! I was a mask clearing mess at first! But then I've gotten a lot of practice. Due to my face shape, I've gone through about 15 masks (a saga I call "As the Mask Floods" ) and though I've now got one that doesn't flood too much, I got really good at cleaning with so much practice.
) and though I've now got one that doesn't flood too much, I got really good at cleaning with so much practice.
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Thank you Really excited about doing this so i shouldn't let worries get in the way I will keep you updated after my try dive
Really excited about doing this so i shouldn't let worries get in the way I will keep you updated after my try dive
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I'm no Sam Miller (I think he taught God to Scuba), but this is my 48th year of diving.
From what I've heard, BSAC instructors are exceptional and should put you at ease. As for the mask, clearing is easy but learning to control your airways can be a bit problematic. Here's an exercise for you. Standing in waist-deep water (no deeper) put your mask on while it's full of water. Learn to breathe through your mouth and even be able to talk. Some do it naturally, some require a bit of concentration and work.
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