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i want to learn to scuba dive, but im fat?

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:21:14 +0000

okay i love swimming, but i wear shirts, so if i go scuba diving, i have to wear a wetsuit/drysuit that is really really tight. i want to learn, but im fat, and you are going to see me all tight and stuff….help

You don’t HAVE to wear a wet suit when you scuba dive. It’s a matter of your tolerance to water temperature and protection from cuts/scrapes and stings. You could wear work coveralls for the later if you wish. Bob’s right, you will see all kinds of people diving. Wear a t-shirt OVER your wet suit.
Since bigger people usually prefer it colder you may not need a wet suit.

Can I scuba dive without protection?

admin — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:41:58 +0000

What I mean is can I wear the BC without any rash guards or anything, basically shirtless or should I wear a shirt. I don’t have a wetsuit or anything like that. I will be diving in tropical waters.

you can do whatever you want..

Are there any good places to snorkel or scuba near Anchorage Alaska during the summer? Fresh or salt. Thanks!?

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:33:04 +0000

I will be in anchorage mid-july and would like to try snorkeling in the safest, warmest water possible, what are water temperatures like in the nearby lakes and rivers, and are there any good bays close to anchorage? I do have a thick wetsuit. I won’t have much time so the closer to anchorage the better, but if there is somewhere else on the peninsula let me know! Thanks.

Whittier is the closest place for ocean dives. It is on Prince William Sound which has clear water. Anchorage is on Cook Inlet which is extremely silty, with no visibility, and other dangers like getting stuck in the dangerous mudflats left exposed by our huge tides. People do their certifications in Whittier I believe. It is cold water though even in summer, and the visibility is actually better in winter. Whittier is only about 45 minutes from Anchorage.

As far as other places for diving, there are many lakes and rivers etc. but I have only heard of people diving them for search and rescue, scientific research etc. purposes. The lakes get fairly warm, (comfortable for swimming) but that is only near the surface, or in shallow lakes.

We have alot of outdoor activities to choose from here, so you could look into some of those too.

Whats the difference between diving with a wetsuit or a drysuit?

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:17:56 +0000

I am doing my PADI Open Water Dive Course next week and the week after in Gildenburgh Water lake in the UK. I will be diving with a drysuit as the water temparature is around 4oC! I did my Discover Scuba in Thailand in a wetsuit. I would like to know if it is more difficult diving in a drysuit and what differences are there?????

To expand on the previous posters.
A wetsuit works by trapping a thin layer of water between you and the suit which heats up relatively quickly. Decent seals ensure that the water doesn’t flush through and thus keeps you warm.
A dry suit works by keeping a layer of air between you and the suit. Depending upon what materials are used the suit itself can offer little or no thermal protection (i.e. Trilaminate suits) which is why you usually wear an undersuit.
Because a dry suit contains air it acts as another airspace and must be regulated. To allow this it has an inlet valve and a dump valve. This adds to the complexity of your setup, an extra inflator hose for one; and because of it you will need training on how to use the suit. Generally you use the suit as well as your BCD, keep enough air in the suit to be warm and comfortable, as you descend you will need to add a little air to the suit to prevent a suit squeeze, they can really hurt if your ‘bits’ are not tucked out of the way properly!. Dry suit also have 1 or 2 other potential problems, such as air in the feet which can cause a feet first runaway ascent if not handled correctly and quickly.

In general a drysuit is almost as easy to dive in as a wetsuit but far bulkier, and requires more lead to get neutral buoyancy because of it. The advantage is that in theory at least you are completely dry and you wont suffer from the wind chill effect that you get from a wet wetsuit.

Scuba diving and Leonardo Da Vinci?

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:56:18 +0000

How was designed the wetsuit for scuba diving of Leonardo Da Vinci?

this is basically what I found on it it gives a little detail into it and shows pictures,

http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/leonardo/diving.html

hope it helps

Can you wear just a swimsuit while scuba diving?

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 07:32:31 +0000

I am going on a trip to the British Virgin Islands and don’t want to get a wetsuit if i don’t have to. I would rather just dive in my swimsuit. Do I need a wetsuit??

I dive in a swimsuit all the time. If you are diving in the ocean the water is about the same temperature at the surface as it is at one hundred feet. I went down to one hundred feet in Florida in just my swimsuit and I never got cold. Personally I don’t like wetsuits so I never wear one unless it is really cold.

Where is a good place to go scuba diving with warm waters in December?

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:42:17 +0000

Looking for somewhere that I can wear up to a 4mm wetsuit

Cozumel, Belize or Honduras. Cheap everything and you’re diving the second largest barrier reef in the world

what is life of a wetsuit for scuba?

admin — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:11:09 +0000

I you take care of it, and don’t tear it up on rocks, it can last more than ten years. I have two that are older than that.

I was hoping to get a tattoo in the near future but am in a scuba class. (See below for more detials)?

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:56:08 +0000

The wetsuit I have covers up the spot where I am going to get the tattoo. Is that still ok to get it while I am in the scuba class?

No it is not OK! at least not at that time.

Either pool dives or ocean dives are both bad and you can get infection.

But i would not recommend it until after the classes are over because you will have scabbing after the tattoo for about 2 weeks more or less.

So depending on location of the tatt putting on and taking off a wetsuit could remove some skin and ink at the same time.

Is there anything I can do to keep my lips warm when I Scuba dive?

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:41:44 +0000

I am a full time diver in north FL. I wear a full body wetsuit, a hood, and booties but the only place not covered is my lips. Is there anything I can do to keep them warm or cover them up as its quite painful when diving lately. Any tips are welcome!

You just need to either suck it up for as long as is within your comfort zone and leave the water when you’re feeling too much discomfort or buy a full face mask and take the course for it. Vaseline is a no no. It’s a petroleum based product that doesn’t get along with many plastics nor silicone. Guess what your second stage mouthpiece is made of?
Many other reasons not to:
It can also lead you to some good degree of jaw fatigue trying to keep that now slippery reg in your face. It’s also something you don’t want around your first stage since it is a form of a hydro carbon. High pressures can cause ignition. No point chancing it nor adding a mess to your gear from smears.