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Scuba
S.C.U.B.A. = Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Here is all the information you need to learn and be safe while enjoying this great sport. Explore the last frontier and uncharted depths in the S.C.U.B.A. category.
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What are scuba boots used for?
If you have chosen to use open heel fins over the closed foot fins, you will then have to also prepare to invest in a pair of scuba boots. There are several great reasons for using scuba booties and I recommend that you buy a pair even if you have decided to use the closed foot fins. Why? ... Besides good wetsuit boots can be used even for swimming. They offer a great protection for your feet against cuts and abrasions while entering or exiting the water especially on rocky shores where you might likely encounter sea urchins or stinging creatures
What happens when you go deep sea diving after smoking a menthol?
You will use up your oxygen much more and may get short of breath so if you do go deep sea scuba diving don't smoke a menthol or drink alcohol its dangerous for you. could relate to death.
The diving and menthol death is an Urban myth. While smoking is not a good thing to be doing, there is nothing in a menthol cigarette that will effect you later while diving. The myth is that menthol cigarettes have tiny bits of fibreglass which implode a divers lungs at depth.... Not true.
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Where can one purchase men's wristwatches for scuba diving?
The best place to purchase a men's wristwatch for scuba diving would be at a local sports or deep sea diving equipment store. Also, these watches can be bought from Amazon.
Why are wetsuits predominantly black?
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It's easiest/best to make the base material of a wetsuit - neoprene - black.
Most colored wetsuits get their color from being coated by a thin textile layer. Apart from offering more design options, this makes the wetsuit more resistant to wear, but also make the material stiffer.
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No. Modern wet suits come in various colors depending on the manufacturer. Custom suits can be made in any color.
However, it is true that most generic wetsuits are manufactured in black or in dark blue. I do not know why; it would make a lot more sense (from a safety point of view) to manufacture them in brighter colours.
A giant what has reportedly been attacking scuba divers at a dive site on the Great Barrier Reef?
groper
How far Down do most scuba divers go?
about 10 metres/30 feet most of the time but deep sea divers can go to depths of about 30 metres/90 feet
What does psi mean in scuba diving?
the amount of air in the tank per square inch. (p.s.i.)
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Pounds per Square Inch - so the amount of pressure exerted on the tank by the air under pressure in the cylinder of the scuba diver. The more pressure, the more compressed the air so the greater the volume of air compressed within the cylinder.
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As long as the individual is reasonably healthy, diving is possible. In fact many divers I see are what I would class as being overweight. I myself have dived for 10 years and have a middle age beer belly. If you are very large, it may be difficult to find equipment that will fit. Also you have to consider if you got into trouble, would anyone be able to pull you out of the water onto the beach or onto a boat? If you are in doubt, see a doctor for a basic medical.
Can you hear voices in a submarine while scuba diving?
It's just barely possible you could under the right conditions. You'd need to be quite close to the submarine, and they'd be distorted and difficult to understand, the same way you can hear your neighbors in an apartment building but not necessarily be able to understand what they're saying. It doesn't seem likely you could hear conversational voices; they'd probably have to be shouting.
Where in Naples FL can one purchase a scuba mask?
There are a few shops in Naples, FL that offer to opportunity to purchase scuba equipment, one of them is The Naples Florida Scuba Dive Shop which offers everything you would need to scuba dive.
In ocean water, all other factors being equal, you will expend your air in 20 minutes.
What legal requirements do you need to scuba dive?
There are no legal requirements to scuba dive. In other words, anyone can scuba dive without breaking a law (assuming you are not doing an illegal underwater activity such as illegal fishing). However, if you are not certified, you will not be able to rent or buy equipment or get someone to fill your scuba cylinder.
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How much flotation does a cubic foot of air have?
Everything I can find says that a cubic foot of air can lift about 62-63 lbs.
What are the internationally recognized scuba certifications?
Common Agencies:
PADI
IANTD
NASDS
TDI/SDI
SSI
NAUI
GUE
What is the deepest underwater canyon in the world?
The Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean which is 10,911 meters deep (35,798 feet or 6.78 miles).
How do you draw a scuba diver?
All you have to do is draw a stick person then add a little retangle tank on the top but remember to put the person horizontally. then draw flippers and mabye a little mask
What scuba certifications are available that are NOT PADI?
SSI (Scuba Schools International) and NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) are two very reputable certifications, NAUI more than SSI, which is not accepted in some parts of the world. Also, SDI/TDI, IANTD, CMAS, and others, though some, like IANTD, specialize in tech/cave training.
Can you scuba dive with herniated neck disc or will it cause further damage?
Some medical conditions that restrict the movement of a diver's arms and legs may in turn limit in-water mobility. Additionally, some people may experience pain or discomfort with the physical exertion of scuba diving. Before training, a medical evaluation would be necassary. Such health issues would require individual evaluation by a physician before learning to dive.
How can the bends be prevented?
Don't dive too deep. Don't exceed no-decompression limits for the depth you dive to. (limits are available in any of the dive calculating tables) Ascend at a slow pace.
