diving queries

Flying After Diving- How Long Should You Wait?

March 11, 2010

Of all the Frequently Asked Questions in Scuba Diving, queries regarding the proper time to fly after diving is one of the most common asked. The dilemma usually crops up, cos as divers we are always keen to squeeze in those few extra dives just before we have to make the most of our diving [...]

Scuba Diving Associated Muscle Cramps

December 22, 2009

Even if you consider yourself a fit person, almost every Scuba Diver has experienced cramping of their hamstring, calf muscles, or quadriceps or in the arc of your foot while Scuba diving at some point or the other. When a muscle cramp hits you underwater, it can often be an agonizing experience. These muscle cramps [...]

Scuba Diving and Air Embolism

December 17, 2009

Air embolism is a medical condition characterized by an air/gas bubble or bubbles in the bloodstream, which cause a variety of problems ranging from blockage of blood supply to organs, stroke like symptoms, and possible cardiac arrest if it reaches the heart. The primary causes for air embolism other than Scuba diving is through air [...]

Decompression Sickness: All About Scuba Diving & The Bends (Part-2)

December 8, 2009

In our previous post we stressed on one of the biggest risks of Scuba diving- Decompression Sickness (DCS) and the importance of every diver knowing all there is to ‘the Bends’ as it is also known. We covered What is Decompression Sickness in detail and What are the causes of DCS when scuba diving. If [...]

Decompression Sickness: All About Scuba Diving & The Bends (Part-1)

December 7, 2009

One of the biggest risks of Scuba diving is Decompression Sickness (DCS), sometimes called ‘the Bends’, ‘Divers Disease’ or ‘Caisson Disease’. Knowing the facts and understanding all there is about decompression sickness is important for any person interested in the sport. While the basic decompression theory is covered in what you learn in an Open [...]

Scuba Diving with Diabetes

September 22, 2009

Up until a few years back diabetes was one of the illnesses listed keeping potential divers from donning wetsuits and taking a plunge into the deep blue. Recently however, studies are showing that diabetes doesn’t necessarily mean ‘No’ Scuba diving and more and more cases of people with the condition diving are coming up. Of [...]

Post Dive: Dive Boat Etiquette

September 14, 2009

Whether you’re a rookie diver or a seasoned pro it’s good to know the do’s and don’ts of dive boat etiquette to preserve order and just get along when diving in groups, especially when you don’t know one another. In case you missed our last post for the first 5 tips on dive boat etiquette [...]

Dive Boat Etiquette- For Pro’s and Rookies Alike

September 14, 2009

Scuba Diving and Boats are an obvious match. With the just the feel of being at sea, cool sea breeze in your hair and the excitement of the dive, it’s all part of the sensory experience that is boat diving. However, you are almost never alone when in a dive boat. Boat diving is a [...]

SCUBA Certification Agencies- PADI, NAUI, BSAC, CMAS and more

September 9, 2009

In order to successfully complete any Scuba Diving training, a student receives what is called a C-Card or a Certification Card. This card acts like a license to dive and all dive shops are required to ask to see this card before renting out any dive gear and equipment. As a sport recreational scuba diving [...]

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