You have probably seen the very popular video of the dolphins at Orlando Sea World effortlessly creating and playing with bubble rings underwater before. But what if I told you it isn’t that difficult for us to do and you can try blowing them yourself the next time you go for a swim or when you Scuba dive. Take a look below on how to blow underwater bubble rings-
Similar to smoke rings, bubble rings can be blown through pursed lips by letting out short air bursts. Here’s what you got to know to blow bubble rings-
- You want to make sure your alone and there’s no disturbances around you when you start.
- Wear a mask. A Scuba mask is preferable as it covers your nose and you won’t get water in it when you tilt your head back. But make sure the mask skirting doesn’t push your lip down and you can form a perfect ‘O’ with your mouth comfortably.
- Taking a breath of air (a normal breath with a regulator if you are scuba diving) and filling your cheeks so they are puffed, you need to lie down on your back or float horizontally staying still. If you are in a swimming pool, it’s easier to hold on to a ladder to stay down. You may also title just your head back so you are looking up at the surface.
- The best depth to try this at is 2-6 meters. Any deeper than 6 meters and it becomes more difficult to do.
- Start with your mouth closed. You basically want to release a pulse of air about the size and shape of a golf ball, opening your mouth with rounded lips.
- To get a better idea attempt saying “PUH” with your cheeks filled with air. Do not do anything with your tongue.
- Abruptly close your mouth soon after so the air really pops out.
- Just watch your bubble rise to the surface..you may not see it immediately but if you are doing it right some will form small bubble rings when rising.
- Another method others swear by is using your tongue. Stick you tongue out your mouth still filled with air. When dispelling the air out suck your tongue back in your mouth. You are basically pushing air out around your tongue in this method. Watch the instructional video below by Noshoes for more on this method.
- Keep practicing and you’ll soon get better at making smoother and rounder rings.
Bubble Ring Instructional Video from noshoes on Vimeo.
Bubble Ring Fun on a Safety Stop by scubadrewvideo
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Woohoo…I cant wait to go to the pool and try this out
Great post! This is bound to become my favorite activity during decompression stops if I manage to get the hang of it.
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