The ones that brag about how much air they have after they dive

Almost all the dive crews in Egypt are still doing the quarter turn on the cylinder valve. I've actually become quite paranoid about this and really don't like some helping hand (who probably isnt even a diver) messing around with my valve on the dive deck just before I enter the water. Also dive guides trying to rush people through setup or buddy checks because "the RIB is waiting..." or "Everyone is ready"... They might be, I'm not until my novice buddy has completed the checks and KNOWS he hasn't missed anything. Another common belief in Hurghada is that it's OK to invade the 50 bar safety margin. I packed my kit, paid my bill and left a boat after I'd repeatedly indicated that I was low on gas at 11 metres. I took the decision to leave the group and surface with my buddy who was showing real distress. We exited the water with 18 and 10 bar after a calm safety stop at 5 metres. The dive guide couldn't understand why we were so upset!!

Long hose primary donate is always the best option. Period ;)

During my Open Water Scuba Certification Class I got separated and lost from my class. Ended up on the other side of the training area. Handled an Ascent from 30 feet solo. Found out where I was. Rejoined the class. The Instructor didn't know what happened to me until I told him. There was only 2-3 feet visibility. Third dive of the day.

@ashtonderojas821

8 ай бұрын

Funny enough that happened to me but on my final skills dive which was general navigation with a compass. The instructor had me head east from a dive group and then tapped me on the shoulder and signaled to head west. After a little bit of heading west I looked up and my instructor and the group were gone. I stayed put for about a minute before deciding to acend from about 25 ft. Luckily I was close to the boat and they were able to connect me back to my group.

@chrisphilhower6029

8 ай бұрын

@@ashtonderojas821 I heard different Opinions on what happened to me. Some say it was "Good "that I handled it the way I did. Others tell me that it was "Dangerous". My Thought was "Ooops" during it. At least I proved I can handle something like that without the #1 Killer, Panic.

I was taught as soon as I hit 500psi where it goes red on the guage the dove is over and surface immediately. I always surface before this but worst case is surface at 500psi at least that way you have some reserve air.

I've read that average skin (not core) temp is somewhere between 92-98F, so even if you're diving in 80 degrees or warmer you'll still be losing body heat over time. An hour's dive may not result in a terrible chill, but bobbing around for hours if you get separated would be miserable.

Definitely agree with the wetsuit thing, although in Sharm I got the opposite comments (as I used a rash vest and shorts in July). On the config a lot of divers who hadn't seen a BPW & long hose asked what I felt were the right questions ("why", and "how different is it" being common). I always took the opportunity to explain it the same way that I was taught - "it solves some common issues, but is not a panacea".

"[diving agency or style] is a cult". Usually said by some guy who has been diving for over a decade and still has crap trim and buoyancy.

@duikmans

8 ай бұрын

Or who has been called "farm animal stupid" and bound to die because he doesn't adhere to the rules of said agency.

Was diving in Roatan and all the divers were wearing wort suits, it’s 97 F and everyone is puking at their suits sweating and looking around. Me, the instructor teaching my brother, and brother are all In shorts and shirt and had an enjoyable 10 days of diving. Amazed people would choose discomfort when the water was quite warm and depths shallow about 45/50 Ft. To each their own .

Thanks for sharing

Good thing my local dive store makes most of its money as brand destributer and I know the owner, I always get good prices. Individual costumers are not their main income

Lots of common sense in this video. I have to admit, sadly, that I am guilty of "wet suit shaming" on a dive in Hawaii years ago... but Cameron, the local dive leader, probably weighed in 50 pounds less than me. In other words, I was carrying a lot more personal insulation! So Cameron, if you ever see this, I apologize!

@ppo2424

8 ай бұрын

He'll also be very efficient underwater and that means he loses heat quicker.

@grene1955

8 ай бұрын

@@ppo2424 You are right. He's one of the best dive leaders I've ever had the pleasure of following. He barely moves, yet is always right where he wants to be. I learned a lot just by watching him.

Enjoyed the video - another thing you hear: you really need to blow that water off your dusk cap using your tank

I ware a full body 5 mill in utila haha if anyone says anything i just say "i like to enjoy my dive"

I've always done it that way and never had a problem

@DanielRicardo42

8 ай бұрын

Famous last words

Few months ago while in the dive center they actually stopped filling because my cylinder was exactly 1 day over the date. Left it then and there for testing and got a rental cylinder. Roll with the punches and keep going. 10:30

You should NEVER dive solo! Technically, that's sound advice for the majority of divers but it doesn't apply to a small percentage of divers who are fully trained, skilled and ultimately Solo Diver qualified, and importantly they know how to “Plan their dive and dive their Plan.”

@ScubaDiverMagazine

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I have to be careful about recommending certain things, not all divers who watch are the same...

Great video apart from the piece about colored kit - would be best to leave that stuff out. Keep up the good work.

@ranger394

Ай бұрын

why do you feel this way?

All ik is deep down you want the best I say it all the time

When on holiday, I regularly go under 50 bar. When you're at the end of the dive and done your deco, you can easily stay on top of the reef near the boat and enjoy the scenery for another 15 mins. At Sipadan we surfaced with 10 bar left every dive and the dive center didn't mind. In fact, they fully understood why we did so.

@ppo2424

8 ай бұрын

Well, that's stupid frankly, one day you'll get a reverse block and regret that decision,and other potential issues.

@duikmans

8 ай бұрын

@@ppo2424 Nobody's stopping you from surfacing with 50 bars. But a reverse block as reason for coming up with 50 bars...? If I didn't get a block when coming up from 40 m to 5m, then going from 5m to the surface won't cause it too. Anyway, been diving for 40 years now and the ears are doing just fine.

@ppo2424

8 ай бұрын

But you said you surface with 10 bar, did you use 40 bar up from 5m? So the way you're yakking you could have 50 bar at 20m plenty of time to get a reverse block ,tooth squeeze or encounter another problem. I've also been diving for 40 years, more to the point how many dives have you done? @@duikmans

@duikmans

8 ай бұрын

@@ppo2424 Around 2500. I've been an instructor for 20 years now. And those 40 bars are used on top of the reef, so when I am already at 5 meters.

@ppo2424

8 ай бұрын

Nearly as many as me then, so in Sipidan you're basically sploshing around for 15 minutes in a couple of metres? Well whatever floats your boat I guess.@@duikmans

Mook, away people. Be comfortable. We use to wear full suits year round in Florida. For protection of our skin.

@harambeexpress

8 ай бұрын

Same thing in the hotter parts of Australia. Nothing is worse than getting painful burns and then usually also sick half a day later. A hood is a life saver not just from the cold but also from the sun.

@jeffconley6366

8 ай бұрын

@@harambeexpress I was thinking from cuts, stings, etc.. But, good point about the sun. I am amazed how much difference a hood makes in dealing with the cold. I find a 3mm hood, vest and neoprene shorts about as warm as a full 3mm full suit without a hood.