Tag Archive: PADI
Are Some Scuba Courses more Equal than Others? by Andy Davis There are some big discrepancies in course pricing for seemingly ‘identical’ scuba courses. Cheaper courses, that result in the same certification and adhere to the same minimum agency standards should all be equal…. shouldn’t they? Why shouldn’t a prospective student simply shop around for […]
Pony Cylinders and Redundant Air Sources for Wreck Diving by Andy Davis Recreational wreck divers often question whether they need to carry a redundant source of air when conducting specialist wreck diving activities. Most agencies and instructors will generally recommend the use of redundant air sources to be a prudent measure for wreck divers. However, […]
Technical versus Recreational Scuba Diving: Why is there a need for Rules, Boundaries and Limitations? There is currently a strong debate about the need to differentiate between recreational and technical scuba diving. Some people believe that ‘diving is diving’ and question the need to draw a distinct boundary between recreational and technical diving pursuits. In […]
Scuba Diving Safety Protocols: Buddy Separation by Andy Davis Losing your buddy is an easy way to ruining a good dive. Being alone underwater can cause many divers apprehension. It often also ends in an aborted dive – which sucks when you’ve spent your hard earned money, time and effort in going scuba diving. Buddy […]
Scuba Buoyancy Masterclass Series #1 Scuba Buoyancy Control for Divers by Andy Davis Effective scuba buoyancy control is, without doubt, the most important attribute that a diver needs to develop. Control of your buoyancy has a direct impact on air consumption, comfort, relaxation and the control of descents and ascents – which have direct safety […]
Using Your Hands Whilst Scuba Diving by Andy Davis Many novice divers wish to improve their air consumption during dives and increase their relaxation and fluidity underwater. A major obstacle to these goals is using your hands for control and/or propulsion I think that most novice divers have an instinctive tendency to try and ‘swim’ […]
How To Evaluate A Wreck Diving Course by Andy Davis In this article, I will be looking at what differentiates basic wreck diving courses – the good, the bad and the ugly. In particular, I want to examine specific wreck penetration issues, so that the reader may find some guidance in their selection of a […]
How to Dive with ‘Insta-Buddies’ by Andy Davis The term ‘insta-buddy‘ is popularly used within the scuba community to define a diver of unknown skill, capability and mindset – that you are paired with on a dive boat. Typically, this term is used to describe the worst case scenario; of a scuba dive buddy who […]
Advanced Recreational Wreck Diving, Subic Bay, Philippines Going beyond a standard ‘Wreck Diver’ course and exploring the full range of training and equipment available to recreational divers who seek to dive safely and confidently in a wreck environment. This video was taken during an ‘Advanced Recreational Wreck’ workshop in Subic Bay, over 4 days […]
PADI Deep Diver versus the Tec40 Course by Andy Davis In this article, I will compare the PADI Deep Diver and Tec40 courses in detail. Both courses are available to moderately experienced recreational divers and both courses are equal in respect of the number of training dives and the qualification depth limit. So, what differentiates […]
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Instinctive Drowning Response – Vital Knowledge for Scuba Divers and Swimmers by Andy Davis All divers should be aware of Instinctive Drowning Response. Those scuba instructors (and agencies!) responsible for teaching rescue diver courses should make a priority to update their syllabus and materials in recognition of the ‘real-world’ signs of a drowning victim. Several […]
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