Tips For Successful 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.

Persons with sinus infection and breathing problems or any other serious illnesses should postpone the diving until such a time that they feel healthy. When one has sinus problems, 20 or 30 feet depths are able to create enough pressure within the ears to create some level of discomfort. It will be unwise to go for the excursions when not fully healthy. In addition, you will need to be comfortable in open water bodies, plus it is mandatory to know how to swim. If one is likely to suffer from sea sickness, they will have to take sickness pills.

For purposes of conservation, you are not supposed to hold breath. It only increases the oxygen consumption. A diver should breathe deeply and slowly using the diaphragm. The lungs should be filled completely before exhaling slowly. It allows for better exchange of gases in the lungs, in the process saving more oxygen. To reduce exertion and minimize oxygen use, divers are supposed to move gently and slowly.

When kicking fins, it needs to be done in a slow manner and the kicks kept within the slipstream. This reduces the effects of drag. It will be important to reduce movements of the arms. You should never attempt to dive when under the influence of drugs because it will be very risky. You should keenly follow the directions of the instructor. Whenever you come above the surface, it is important to drink fluids to keep hydrated.

There are useful tips to help in conservation of oxygen and extension of the time spent at the bottom. Inexperienced divers finish their oxygen supply too fast. Diving as often as possible will help in saving air. By diving more, the body gets used to the idea and breathing becomes 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 measure of safety, you should never go alone. It does not matter how experienced you are. You should ideally go with people who are experienced. By doing so, you are assured of safety if there are any eventualities.




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