Hi. My summer is getting more boring each day so I plan to go scuba diving. Thing is, I have asthma. Can I stand the water pressure of the ocean? Anyways, GDI's post have been very helpful. Can I go scuba diving without taking any lessons? Can I just ask help from a friend who's an experienced diver?
Have a great summer everyone!
There really is no law about diving without a certification but its extremely unwise to not get the basics first. As far as Asthma id check with your doctor first because asthma attacks underwater can be extremely unforgiving too.
Its possible to dive with an asthma history but your doctor is the one who should say yes or no. this is one reason they have medical questionaires.
Besides the no brainer that the classes are extremely benieficial they also introduce you to many fellow divers
Now as for diving with a more experienced diver question...... there are those who are experienced and remember what it was like to be a new diver and are extremely attentive to the situation but all to often more veteran divers tend to see newer divers as a nuisance or they will talk up stories of how they have been around the world yet they cant say with honesty they would be able to handle a true life or death situation.