Well, at least you will have some oxygen with you, as you sink to the bottom. It'll last maybe half an hour, if you don't move after you hit the sand.
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Does one need to know to swim for scuba diving classes? or can one take classes even wihtout knowing how to swim?
Mar 16, 2012 @ 22:30
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Mar 16, 2012 @ 22:39
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Well, at least you will have some oxygen with you, as you sink to the bottom. It'll last maybe half an hour, if you don't move after you hit the sand.
FerneyL, Mar 16, 2012 @ 22:39
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Mar 16, 2012 @ 23:25
You would be able to do a try Dive with a dive intructor to a max depth of 6m preferred.
To dive more than that, you need to be able to swim for safety reason on the surface. It is very advisable to be at ease in the water indenpendently before learning to dive.
Diving is so great, it is definetly worth learning to swim.
Best of luck
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You would be able to do a try Dive with a dive intructor to a max depth of 6m preferred.
To dive more than that, you need to be able to swim for safety reason on the surface. It is very advisable to be at ease in the water indenpendently before learning to dive.
Diving is so great, it is definetly worth learning to swim.
Best of luck
Caz H, Mar 16, 2012 @ 23:25
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Mar 16, 2012 @ 23:35
If you can't swim, then you'll dive automatically. The problem, after a while of reflection on the bottom, lies in getting up and inhaling some of the nice air above the water surface instead of some of the cold water below.
It it wasn't clear to you (and if it wasn't, you should reconsider the project): First, take swimming classes and learn how to swim. You might find the Darwin Awards inspirational.
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If you can't swim, then you'll dive automatically. The problem, after a while of reflection on the bottom, lies in getting up and inhaling some of the nice air above the water surface instead of some of the cold water below.
It it wasn't clear to you (and if it wasn't, you should reconsider the project): First, take swimming classes and learn how to swim. You might find the Darwin Awards inspirational.
FerneyL, Mar 16, 2012 @ 23:35
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Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:39
It's considered useful to be able to swim when in deep water..yes.
To alter Ferneys quote slightly... "If you cant swim, then you'll DIE automatically when your air runs out".
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It's considered useful to be able to swim when in deep water..yes.
To alter Ferneys quote slightly... "If you cant swim, then you'll DIE automatically when your air runs out".
Charlie, Mar 17, 2012 @ 10:39
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Mar 17, 2012 @ 11:51
As mentioned a try dive would be possible but to get the first level of diving you need to be able to swim.
That said and depending where you were to do the course they are pretty leaniant on the ability. So if you could at least move with your head above the water for a small distance the chances are the diving school will pass you anyway.
But to use the phrase learning to run before you can walk. why would you do diving classes before swimming classes? It would make more sence to learn to swim first than to dive. even if you do get your diving cert with no swimming ability for your own safety its not a good idea really.
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As mentioned a try dive would be possible but to get the first level of diving you need to be able to swim.
That said and depending where you were to do the course they are pretty leaniant on the ability. So if you could at least move with your head above the water for a small distance the chances are the diving school will pass you anyway.
But to use the phrase learning to run before you can walk. why would you do diving classes before swimming classes? It would make more sence to learn to swim first than to dive. even if you do get your diving cert with no swimming ability for your own safety its not a good idea really.
peaky, Mar 17, 2012 @ 11:51
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Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:42
Tanya - join the scuba group and we will teach you to swim and dive for free.
Short answer is yes. you should be able to swim if you want to dive. Technically, you can dive without being able to swim. If your tank gas drops, and you canàt swim, then you can ascend to the surface safely using your BC and then bob about (looking silly) until somebody drags you to the shore. So, you would not die, but you would be a liability for the other divers.
If you take a diving course with PADI, CMAS, SSI etc.... the courses include a swimming test.
So, yep - learn to swim before considering diving.
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Tanya - join the scuba group and we will teach you to swim and dive for free.
Short answer is yes. you should be able to swim if you want to dive. Technically, you can dive without being able to swim. If your tank gas drops, and you canàt swim, then you can ascend to the surface safely using your BC and then bob about (looking silly) until somebody drags you to the shore. So, you would not die, but you would be a liability for the other divers.
If you take a diving course with PADI, CMAS, SSI etc.... the courses include a swimming test.
So, yep - learn to swim before considering diving.
spikings, Mar 17, 2012 @ 12:42
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