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Scuba diving is a great sport for experiencing the world that exists under the sea. Find out about scuba diving basics from a certified scuba instructor in this free video series on scuba diving.
There are 12 videos in this series:
Navigate underwater when scuba diving by using a compass with the north arrow pointing between the double notch. Use the lubber line of a compass to move in different directions when underwater, with help from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Refill a scuba cylinder for diving by determining what pressure to fill the tank to, closing the bleed valve and then opening the main valve to let in air. Use a compressor system to fill scuba diving cylinders with instructions from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
To get scuba certified, complete the classroom education, the pool lessons and then the open-water scuba dive under the tutelage of a scuba instructor. Begin scuba diving after completing a lifetime scuba certification using advice from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Scuba masks come in different styles, including a split-lens mask, a full-face mask and a frame-less mask. Make sure scuba masks seal on the face by breathing in slightly with the mask and seeing if the mask falls off. Discover more about using a scuba mask with information from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Underwater pressure in scuba diving causes things to become more dense the deeper the diver goes under the water. Find out what causes volume to be decreased at deeper depths when scuba diving using information from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Equalize underwater ear pressure when scuba diving by pinching the nose and blowing out, wiggling the jaw or swallowing. Learn to equalize a scuba mask by exhaling through the nose with instructions from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
In scuba diving, multiple air tanks can be used depending on whether it is a cold-water dive, recreational dive or decompression dive. Use a 50-percent nitrox mix in a scuba tank to increase the oxygen content with advice from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Communicate underwater when scuba diving by using hand signals to tell diving partners if things are OK, if you are out of air or if you've seen an animal. Find out the hand signals for different phrases when scuba diving using information from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Wet suits are chosen on the basis of thickness, the quality of the seal, the type of neoprene and the quality of the knee pad. Buy a wet suit that is appropriate for different types of scuba diving with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
To use a weight belt for scuba diving, make sure the inside of the belt goes toward the inside of the body, and balance the belt with most of the weight on the hips. Use a weight belt with a right-handed release when scuba diving, considering insight from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
A dry suit is used for scuba diving to keep the diver completely dry, by sealing the suit to the skin with a latex neck seal. Use a dry suit for scuba diving that has thermal protection and consider tips from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
To assemble scuba equipment, hook up and adjust the air tank, the regulator, the valve and the pressure gauge. Make sure the scuba equipment is working and has the correct readings with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video on scuba diving.
Scuba diving is an exhilarating experiences, where one can actually swim with sea creatures in their own habitat. Sure, snorkeling is fun, but scuba diving is the real deal: total immersion in an alien environment. “Scuba” is actually an acronym for “Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.” Scuba equipment usually consists of a tank of breathable air, a tube leading to the mouth piece, fins worn on the feet to propel the diver, a diving suit and sometimes a DPV (diver propulsion vehicle) or “scooter” used to move the diver around quickly. The term “scuba” was first used during World War II and referred to combat frogmen’s oxygen re-breathers (both semi-closed circuit and closed circuit). In this free video series on scuba diving, a certified scuba instructor explains the basics of scuba diving. Find out how to get scuba certification, how to use a scuba mask and how to fill a scuba cylinder. Learn how to pick a scuba wet suit and how to use a scuba dry suit. Learn to communicate underwater and get information on setting up scuba equipment all with this free video series.
Gregg Eddy Gregg Eddy is a certified scuba instructor who has been teaching scuba classes for more than 10 years. Eddy takes people on scuba trips about every two months, all over the world. He is an expert diver and has logged more than 300 dives. His scuba shop is located at 11965 Main Street, Broomfield, Colo., and he can be reached by phone at 303-469-4477.dkdk
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