Scuba Diving for 10-Year-Olds: Is It Age-Appropriate?

QuestionThank you. Our child, 10 years old, boy just joined up $350. for three lessons, but Ive heard that 10 years old is too young by some people, althou

SCUBA Cylinder Refilling & Oxygen Availability in Nepal

QuestionDear Sir, Thank you very much for your great reply. It was very useful to me. The greatest problem I am facing at the moment is about filling the g

Yoke Valve Pressure Limits for Recreational Diving: A Comprehensive Guide

QuestionWhat is the maximum tank pressure one should use when a yoke style valve is being used for recreational diving? Is it true that HP steel tanks shou

Ear Pain After Diving: Is It Serious?

QuestionHi, went divng yesterday and on my second dive i had trouble keeping my ears equalized. When arriving back on the boat i had an intense pain in my

Ear Pain After Scuba Diving: Causes & What to Do

QuestionMy daughter has just come back from Thailand where she did the start of a scuba course - all the training and theory, a pool dive and then one open

Adjusting Regulator Pressure on Piston Regulators: A Guide

Questionhow is the pressure at the intermediate pressure stage of a regulator adjusted on a piston regulator? I know it can be done on a diaphram regulator

Starting a Scuba Diving Business: Political Factors & Planning

Questionhello im a student from malaspina college in bc canada . I was wondering if you could help me . im doing a project on opening a dive centre from sc

Oxygen Cylinder Use in Diving: Risks & Depths

QuestionQUESTION: Can we use 100% oxygen in diving cylinders at grater depths. If not what are the possible complications. If yes for how much depth can we

Mares MRS1000 Buoyancy Compensator Inflator Leak - Troubleshooting & Repair

QuestionI own a Mares MRS1000 BC.  I just completed the pool portion of a Drysuit course.  Apparently, there is a leak when the inflator button i

Nitrox Decompression: Safety & Table Selection for 50/50 Air/Oxygen

QuestionPlease advice on the following: when a diver dives with normal air to 45 meters at 20 minutes bottom time,upon the decompression stage 6 meters use

BCD Repair & Replacement: Seeking Help with a Pro Sub BCD (DCV)

Questioni havce a pro sub bcd. there is no serial # just the letters dcv on the bcd. i dove with this bcd for the first time and pulled on the rear dump va

Underwater Swimming Techniques for Fitness & Seniors

QuestionQUESTION: I am a reasonably fit and active 66 year old. After playing badminton I pop into the pool for a swim and cool down. I have a very modest

Where to Buy Wetsuit Material: A Guide for DIYers

QuestionI have a idea. Im trying to locate and purchase wet suit material. AnswerHi Sullivan, Im sorry for the delay in getting back to you but I was out

Drysuit Buoyancy Control: Best Practices & Diver Perspectives

QuestionHi Mike! Please address the apparent divergence of opinion amongst very experienced divers (instructors, et. al.) as to whether the drysuit should

Repairing a Diving Mask Skirt Tear: Advice & Solutions

QuestionJesse: I have a small tear in the skirt of my new mask. It is on the cheek lone of the mask and is about 3/8 long. Is there any way to repair this

Understanding Dive Tables: Minimum Surface Intervals for Recreational Diving

QuestionHello Gustavo, Thank-you for your time in answering my question. I am a bit confused when calculating the following types of questions: Example I

Understanding RDP Charts: Dive Tables & Surface Intervals

QuestionQUESTION: Thank-you for your time in answering my question. I am a bit confused when calculating the following types of questions: Example If you

Dealing with Breathing & Panic During Scuba Dives: A Guide

QuestionHi James, Ive been diving for 12 years but only averaging 3 or 4 dives a year, mostly in the caribbean.  Lately Im having breathing and panic

Scuba Diving Safety: Why You Shouldn't Hold Your Breath

QuestionHey, hows it going? I am just wondering why one should not hold thier breath under water while breathing from an air tank. ....I know I do not know

Scuba Diving Safety: Why Holding Your Breath Underwater is Risky

QuestionHey, hows it going? I am just wondering why one should not hold thier breath under water while breathing from an air tank. ....I know I do not know