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Saturday, July 4, 2015

What One Should Know About Scuba Diving Cozumel

By Edna Booker


Scuba diving can be among the recreational sports that are most enjoyable. There are also certain risks that are associated with the sport. Most of the accidents occur because of divers who are not well trained. These are people who do not know how to operate the scuba equipment or lack an understanding of the various effects of deep water diving. When considering scuba diving Cozumel residents have various important facts they need to understand.

People with sinus infection, breathing problems or any other significant illness should postpone the undersea venture until they feel more sea worthy. For people with sinus problems, even depths of 20 or 30 feet will create considerable pressure in the ears to create discomfort. You should not risk going for the excursion when not healthy. You should also be comfortable in wide and open water bodies. It is mandatory that you know how to swim. People who tend toward sea sickness should start taking sickness pills before getting on the boat.

For the sake of conservation, you should learn to hold your breath. This tends to increase the oxygen that is consumed. Divers are advised to breathe slowly and deeply using their diaphragm. After filling the lungs completely, you should exhale slowly. This is done to allow for the exchange of more gases in the lungs and therefore saves oxygen. For the reduction of the exertion limit and limiting of oxygen use, divers are advised to move slowly.

When kicking the fins, it should be done slowly and kicks kept within the slipstream so that the effects of drag are reduced. Movements of the arms should be minimized. People are warned against attempting to dive when they are under the influence of drugs because it is very risky. The instructions of the instructor should be keenly followed. When on the surface of the water, drinking fluids will help to keep you hydrated.

There are tips that can help to conserve oxygen and extend your bottom time. Divers who are inexperienced tend to burn through their supply of air very fast. Therefore, one of the best tips for saving air is to dive as often as possible. When one dives more, the body will get accustomed to the idea and you will breathe less.

It is recommended that one stays shallow. The deeper one swims, the more the air that will be taken from the lungs. There is nothing that can be done about the air consumed except by avoiding being deeper than one has to be. When making a transit over an uninteresting sand flat to get to the drop-off edge, this should be preferably done at 15 rather than 40 feet. This will save air.

Before buying equipment for diving, one will need to get certified by reputable agencies. You should not get trained by friends who are not certified instructors. The instructors are highly qualified in specialized training and skills.

As a safety measure, one should never go diving alone. This is irrespective of how experienced they are. It is always important to go with one or more people who are more experienced. In so doing, you will be safe in the event of any eventualities.




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