scuba-steve asked:


I am new to SCUBA, and I have come into contact with an experienced diver who has offered to buy me any epuipmnt I want. what should I tell him I want? what kind of: Regulator? BC? Mask, Snorkel, Fins? Wetsuit? Tank? Gauges? Anything else?

Shane asked:


I am a casual diver I purchased all of my equipment for under $500.00 I have seen some people new to diving spend upwards of $1500.00
when i see a guy wearing a $2000 suit i think wow that guy got ripped

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scuba-steve asked:


I am new to SCUBA, and I have come into contact with an experienced diver who has offered to buy me any epuipmnt I want. what should I tell him I want? what kind of: Regulator? BC? Mask, Snorkel, Fins? Wetsuit? Tank? Gauges? Anything else?

westieparents asked:

Testing out my new scuba equipment I got from Bubba!

Tweldon asked:

A Scuba trip to Cozumel. Divemaster was Alison of scubawithalison.com I would highly recommend her if you want a personalized dive in Cozumel. She has a great reputation.

Had a great time, the scuba buddies were great!

Justin Burch asked:


Everyone is familiar with the mythic city of Atlantis - the ancient Greek civilization that Plato famously claimed had succumbed to tragedy and came to rest at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. However, no one has ever seen an underwater city - until now. Thousands of miles from the classical civilizations in the warm waters of the Caribbean, a sculptor has been quietly constructing his own vision of Atlantis off the coast of Cayman Brac. Though the sculptor is only a few years into the massive project, the undertaking has already attracted the attention of scuba divers and thrill seekers from throughout the world.

The Cayman version of Atlantis is the brainchild of a somewhat mysterious local artist known only as Foots. Now in his 50s, Foots has stated that he has been obsessed with the myth of Atlantis since he was a small boy. Working almost entirely by himself, Foots has already completed a number of giant sculptures and laid the foundation for Atlantis. After completing the sculptures, Foots places his work on a naturally sandy stretch of the Caribbean’s floor, always mindful of the delicate submarine ecosystem. Though there is much for divers to enjoy in this Caribbean Atlantis, Foots will continue working on this massive project indefinitely, adding new sculptures to the underwater city every six months. Most surprisingly, Foots has not made any drawings of his underwater project, choosing instead to work only from his imagination, allowing the city’s plans to develop and change as the civilization grows.

The entrance to Cayman’s Atlantis is marked by the giant Archway of Atlantis. With each of the bases weighing over ten tons, scuba divers will immediately find themselves in the midst of an awe-inspiring environment. The great archway opens onto what Foots has called The Elders’ Way. At the end of this path lined with classical temple columns, the sculptor has placed stylized sculptures of human figures - known to the sculptor as “Prophets” - to watch over the underwater city. To insure that locals were able to get involved in the project, Foots modeled each one of these sculptures after individuals who have contributed to Cayman society. The figures of the prophets look out across a large courtyard on the seafloor known as the Inner Circle of Light. In Foots’ version of the Atlantis myth, a young girl made sure that the torches atop the city’s eleven columns were always lit and no shadows ever passed over the great sundial. Divers will find the sundial in the middle of the courtyard, protected by the city’s great columns. At the center is a representation of the Circle of Light, the space where all time was said to be endless.

One of most important aspects of the underwater city is the care given to its location at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea. Though surrounded by dense coral reefs on all sides, the site for Atlantis was chosen because no coral needed to be removed to accommodate the sculptures. Furthermore, as the sculptures are made of simple concrete and won’t harm any of the area’s sea creatures, the city will always be able to support vibrant life. In fact, though the Cayman Atlantis is currently set on several acres of featureless sand, divers will notice that the city has already attracted a wide variety of residents. Everywhere you look in the underwater city, hard corals have begun branching out, sponges have found homes amongst the sculptures and numerous species of tropical fish swim through the city each day.

Resting at a shallow depth (only 40-50 feet), divers are guaranteed excellent visibility. Most of the Cayman Islands’ dive operators visit this special site everyday. Unlike many of the Cayman Islands’ popular wall dive sites, Atlantis is a great dive for all ages and skill levels. Thanks to the shallow overall depth and excellent underwater visibility, the site can also be enjoyed by snorkelers.
If you want to experience a dive site unlike any other in the world, be sure to make the short trip to Grand Cayman’s sister island, Cayman Brac. Already the world’s first underwater city and the largest collection of underwater sculpture, the Caymans’ “Lost City” will continue developing and welcoming submarine life for years to come.

Johan Hedin asked:


 
Scuba Dive
Have you ever been scuba diving or snorkelling in a blue sea of corals? A giant turtle passes you. A shoal of brightly coloured parrot fish that seem to have no fear of human presence surrounds you and nibbles at your wetsuit in curiosity. You try to touch the shoal and the fish simultaneously disperse in an orchestral fanfare of rainbow colours that glisten in the rays of sunlight that stream through from the surface. Then, if you are lucky, there are sharks…
 
Swim with the fishes? The sharks here are friendly
Actually sharks are rare to see in most places in the world, but one thing is quite certain, if you are lucky enough to see one, then chances are you will never forget it !! Phuket has a number of differebt species of sharkes that are commonally seen on day trips, the most common being leopard sharks, bamboo sharks and black and white tip reef sharks. What would you do if you encountered a 10m whale shark ?
 
Even the very experienced divers never cease to be amazed at the wonders that lurk beneath sea. Indeed, the temptation of living and diving by the sea and becoming a diving instructor is very real dream for some. So what does it take to become a diving instructor?  PADI Course Director Chris Owen, the Thailand scuba diving specialist and PADI IDC Course Director can point you in the right direction. 
 
Diversity
Whether you are only interested in becoming an instructor or you have mapped out your vacations for the sole purpose of recreational and PADI courses, PADI IDC Thailand and in particular schools like PADI Course Director Chris Owen’s Indepth Instruction diversify across the board for all. Introductory snorkelling and scuba diving for beginners, children’s courses to include the whole family and not to mention the PADI Underwater Digital Photography Courses are available to suit all your needs.
 
Dive Master to Instructor
PADI IDC courses are globally recognized; and a ten day plus IDC course will certainly put you on the right track to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).
Participate in the workshops, training sessions and enjoying a team spirit with PADI IDC classes of up to ten students whilst utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. Different pool depths and other facilities are also available to aid you in training or fine tuning your dive skills whilst preparing you for open water adventures and beyond. Some of the extra workshops available are Ascents & Descents, Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA) pool and open water. Student Control is managed both under water and at the surface and Pocket Mask use is taught. All logistics are taken care of whilst participating in the courses. From airport pickup, accommodation to even being there for you when taking your PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
 
 
100% Pass Guarantee
PADI Course Director Chris Owen has virtually guaranteed your passing the Instructor Examination (IE) after taking his course. He says, if you don’t pass he will not only hand you a free IDC course the following time but will also pay your PADI Instructor Exam fees too!
 

sheert asked:

Marsa Alam Deep South Scuba Diving, Oct 2005. Liveaboard was Spirit of Folk run by Emperor Divers. Booked through Blue Ocean Diving.
www.sheerman-chase.org.uk
www.emperordivers.com
www.blueoceandiving.co.uk

kevin asked:


were i go diveing it is extreamly deep freshwater limestone with miniumum depths of 80ft

Mike Walker asked:


There are a number of important facts about scuba diving that you need to know. The first one is that you need to have a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. These high pressure tanks that are strapped to the back of the diver, provide air to the diver that is regulated through a breathing device. This lets the diver go very deep in the water without worrying about coming up for oxygen.

Next of the facts about scuba diving is that you need specific diving apparel to protect your body and allow you to swim easily. Such apparel includes wetsuits, gloves, hoods, computer watch, etc. The next fact about scuba diving is that nearly anyone can be certified for scuba diving. More than one million people get certified for scuba diving each year. As long as you can put on a heavy tank filled with compressed and dive down deep, you can become certified. The thing that scares most people away from scuba diving is that breathing through the rubber tube connected to the air tank is the only way to stay alive that deep in the water. People have a fear that something will go wrong, but it is rare that something does.

The next of the facts about scuba diving is that the diver must make a decision on what type of underwater adventure would be preferred. You could dive in warm or cold water, or explore locations of shipwrecks. If you are on a cruise or in other specific instances, you may not have to get certified before going scuba diving. In cruises to the Caribbean, Acapulco, and the Florida Keys, you can get a one day crash course on scuba diving before you go exploring.

If you want to become a serious diver, you will need to know the mental and physical facts about scuba diving before pursuing the sport. Physically, you will need to look at your swimming, breathing, and equalizing abilities. You need to be able to swim well, not only for exploring, but also in case of an emergency where you need to be rescued.

Breathing-wise, you need to be able to breath solely through your mouth. This is one of the most important facts about scuba diving, because otherwise you won’t be able to stay under water. When it comes to equalizing, you need to know how to “pop” your ears. When you go deep in the water, there is a lot of pressure that builds up in the ears, and so you must “pop” your ears in order to equalize the pressure. To do this correctly, you will need to consult your scuba instructor or a doctor.

The last of the facts about scuba diving is knowing whether you have any physical conditions that might limit your ability to scuba dive. Such conditions include being overweight, fatigued, having diabetes, heart conditions, or any other ailments, and prone to drowning. It is always a good idea to get a physical done by a doctor before scuba diving.
For information on purchasing scuba diving apparel and equipment or finding scuba diving lessons, start searching online. You are sure to find everything you need.