Welcome to Scuba Diving Fun
Scuba Diving Information Article
This is a selection made from among articles on Scuba Diving Information. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for future reading, click here.
The Danger of Scuba Diving - Facts and Myths
from:Scuba diving remains a relatively safe sport, but there are those instances where people have caused themselves great harm by violating a number of common sense safety rules. It is best to examine the common errors people make when scuba diving so that the perceived danger of scuba diving can be greatly limited.
A Danger of Scuba Diving - Lack of Certification
While it is impossible for someone to rent or purchase scuba equipment without proper beginner or advanced diver certification, it is (sadly) not uncommon to see certified divers purchase or rent equipment and then hand it over to an uncertified person. This is incredibly irresponsible and dangerous. Scuba diving requires special skills and knowledge and to attempt a dive without that can lead to a serious catastrophe.
A Danger of Scuba Diving - Limited Skill
Certain dives require specialized skills because they are extremely dangerous to an untrained person. Ice diving, cavern diving, shark diving and wreck penetration diving MUST be performed by someone who has been specifically trained in these areas. Those who attempt these types of dives without proper training have suffered the ultimate penalty for their inexperience. This is a shame as $300 and a weekend of training would have saved their lives.
A Danger of Scuba Diving - Alcohol
While most people who partake in the sport of scuba diving do so in a safe and responsible manner, there are those who take irresponsibility to new heights. In particular, there will be those who will go scuba diving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is, of course, an incredibly dangerous practice and has led to a number of fatalities. As such, it is critical not to dive while under the influence of any addictive substances.
A Danger of Scuba Diving - Poor Conditioning
While most do not like to call attention to it, a number of scuba diving mishaps have involved people who were morbidly obese, smokers or morbidly obese smokers. The stats do not lie: people who fall into this category have suffered cardiac arrest while diving. It was not diving that killed them; it was the lack of concern for their own health. Had they not neglected their health, they would not have suffered the fate they did.
Virtually all these areas of increased danger could have been modified, but the neglect on the part of the diver was the impetus for the dangers that resulted. The moral of the story is thus obvious.
Scuba Diving Information Specific links
Blinkx Video Search
- World's largest video search engine. Over 26 million hours of video.
-- http://www.blinkx.com/
Watch Free Videos At Mevio!
- Tons of Free Videos, Only At Mevio.com
-- http://www.mevio.com/
The Best in Fine Living
- Lifes best is one click away.
-- http://www.justluxe.com/
Free Tech and Gadget Reviews!
- Watch GeekBrief With Cali Lewis on Mevio!
-- http://www.geekbrief.mevio.com/
Watch Funny Videos!
- Click here to see funny videos, pictures, jokes, commercials, and more funny stuff from Comedy.com.
-- http://www.comedy.com/
Scuba Diving Information News
Today's Happenings-November 21 - Americus Times-Recorder
Today's Happenings-November 21 Americus Times-Recorder, GA - For more information, call Joe Clark 874-6675 or Larry Jackson 924-0951. Tickets are $20 each. Discovery Scuba: Want to see if you like scuba diving? ... |
Ex-Dallastown man who died in cave dive described as 'wonderful dad' - Trading Markets (press release)
Ex-Dallastown man who died in cave dive described as 'wonderful dad' Trading Markets (press release), CA - Because he was so focused on his kids and his work, Robin Hartranft was surprised when Joe Hartranft, 52, took up scuba diving and realized it was his great ... |
How 2 experienced divers die in massive School Sink in Hudson - Temple Terrace University Beacon
How 2 experienced divers die in massive School Sink in Hudson Temple Terrace University Beacon, FL - School Sink, also known to scuba diving enthusiasts as Wayne’s World, is a cavernous dive only to be undertaken by those with at least 100 safe cave dives. ... |
Seventeen Seventy - Places to See - The Age
Seventeen Seventy - Places to See The Age, Australia - A day trip includes the options of snorkelling off a floating pontoon, scuba diving (for an additional fee), or simply viewing the reef via the ... |
Bowling tournament coming to Spring Hill centers - Tampabay.com
Bowling tournament coming to Spring Hill centers Tampabay.com, FL - For more information, call (813) 780-9622. SCUBA: The Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex, 3032 Collier Parkway, is offering the Discover Scuba Diving program ... |