I need some tips for Scuba Diving?

Hey guys I am going Scuba Diving for my second time. I just want to know any tips or tricks. And if you could just give me all the info about it.
Like did you go before? Or tips to Equalize your ears. Thanks

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2 Responses to “I need some tips for Scuba Diving?”

  1. tjs282 says:
    September 3, 2011 at 5:50 am

    Move slowly.

    Breathe slowly.

    Equalise early and often during the descent.

    Relax and enjoy it.

  2. realramona says:
    September 3, 2011 at 6:41 am

    The most important thing to do when diving is relax and breath slowly and deeply. By doing this you’ll find your ears are easier to equalize, your buoyancy is better, and your air will last longer.

    When I started diving my buddy was determined to see the entire ocean in one dive. He would swim really fast and go through a tank of air in 20 minutes, he was a horrible dive buddy. Eventually we became divemasters together and now we can both log 60-90 minute dives.

    Here is some more specific info about equalizing your ears if you have trouble:

    1. Taking Sudafed, Claritin or other decongestant can help. Just be sure and give the drug time to take effect but not too much time so it wears off while you’re still underwater.

    2. Equalize at the surface – even before your head goes under water.

    3. Slowly and gently equalize with every breath (pinch your nose, tilt your head back and forth, whatever works). Equalize before you feel pressure – this is really, really important.

    4. Be patient. Go slow. Relax. I’ve found that sometimes I’ll try too hard and it seemed like the harder I tried the more my ears were plugged. If you feel your blood pressure up, take some slow deep breaths.

    If you had a lot of ear infections as a kid, your eustatian tubes may be stiff. It takes time and lots of dives for those tubes to loosen up. One thing you can do is equalize every day to gently exercise those tubes. My doctor suggested doing it every time you brush your teeth. Hope this helps…

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