most training agencies suggest that Scuba be taught after 9years of age and should not be engaged in for one is a heavy smoker or has respiratory problems. Scuba is a high stress anaerobic activity. Anyone at risk of Heart disease or arterial sclerosis should not participate. This is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor before engaging in SCUBA diving. also: if they don't want to.... too many divers start SCUBA diving to be with somebody they care for, (husband, girlfriend, etc) but have no desire to actually SCUBA dive.
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.
Theoretically if you had your own gear, including tank of air, you can dive anywhere that's got water but it's not recommended unless you know the dive site. If you don't have a licence, a dive centre should not allow you to dive. They can take you out on a "discover scuba diving" dive. This will be to a maximum of 12m. If you are qualified but have forgotten or lost your cert card, they can look you up on the pro website. If not qualified with at least PADI scuba diver cert, no one should let you dive. If they do, I would think twice about the dive operation you are using.
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The website titled the best scuba dive gear has a lot of good information on scuba gear in general. They have a section describing the various types of dive lights and which is best in different situations.
There are many PADI dive shops along the Queensland coast where the Great Barrier Reef is located. Any of those shops offer scuba dive gear rentals and tours.
There isn't one that I know of, and I just finished a course in diving. YOu have to be able to swim and to get gear that fits you, other than that, I don't think that there are any limitations.
There are a wide range of different fins available for scuba diving. Other than dive fins, these include fins such as snorkel fins, paddle fins and split fins.
if you're younger than 16, you cannot dive by yourself at all. You should never dive by yourself, no matter what experience you have. That is how people die, because a buddy can save you with whatever knowledge you have. So you should always have a buddy that is experienced and competent with your swimming ability.
Yes, you can if you have a lobster license. You can get one easily. However, after a certain amount, you need a commercial license. If you can find a pond or lake with them, you can dive for them with a license.
Yes! I got certified at one called "Brass and Anchor SCUBA center" This one gets 5 stars.
Dive knives can be purchased from a number of websites. Examples include Knife Depot, Scuba, Leisure Pro, Divers Supply, Divers Direct and Divers Warehouse.
It is very natural for you to be nervous about your first dive, being underwater is not the body's natural environment. However, SCUBA Diving has one of the best safety records of any recreational sport and your instructor should be there to support and guide you through the steps. Try to enjoy your first plunge into an amazing new world! :)