Top Scuba diving tips to avoid accidents

Lot of Indians nowadays go Scuba diving when out on holidays. Remember the famous scuba diving scene from the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) where Katrina Kaif is a scuba diving instructor who prepares Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar & Abhay Deol for their first scuba diving experience?

While scuba diving is definitely thrilling and exciting, there are risks associated with recreational, scientific or commercial diving.

Inferior quality scuba diving equipment, poor gas management, poor buoyancy control, not enough scuba diving lessons, incorrect diving technique, rough water conditions, and even pre-existing health problems are some of the conditions that you need to be careful of (some of these may can even cause death).

While out intention is not to scare you (I’m sure Hrithik’s character in the movie would have opted out had he read this post), its always a good idea to be prepared. And that is why there’s a training provided to first timers.

Here are top Scuba Diving Tips that will help you enjoy Scuba Diving and keep you away from accidents:

Dive within the limits of your training

Every year scuba divers die accidentally in caves because they are not trained properly to dive. Frequently, divers without proper training, die inside the overhead environment of caves (and wrecks). So proper training is essential for every scuba diver, never try to dive without proper training.

Get the Right Gear

Wearing the correct equipment for under water conditions, using the right gear can enhance your safety under water. All life-support equipment should be properly maintained, serviced regularly and inspected before every dive.

Take a Refresher Course

Been a long time since you last went for scuba diving, take a refresher course. A little time spent in the pool before you take that trip vacation will also help. You will dive safer and be more confident.

Get Rescue Certified

Every diver should be trained to handle an emergency situation, but the primary benefit of this class is that it will teach you to be responsible for your own safety.

Practice Safety skills

Practice critical dive skills, such as flooding and clearing your mask, recovering and clearing your regulator, sharing air, etc.

Stay in Shape for Diving

Check with your doctor about any medical condition that you may have that could limit your ability to dive safely. In general, its good to be fit so you are prepared to respond to any condition.

Do What Your Are Comfortable With

Avoid making any dive you are not comfortable with. Get appropriate training and practice before attempting such dives.