Posts Tagged ‘Online Scuba Training’

Decompression Physiology Part 1

Decompression Physiology Part 1

Decompression Sickness (DCS) is an illness caused by the effects of gas coming out of solution to form bubbles in the body after diving. It is due to the effect of Henry’s Law following diving exposures. Understanding decompression theories is difficult if not impossible, so the average diver may well bypass most of this blog post, if he is not technically inclined.

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Gasses of Importance – to Scuba Divers

Scuba Divers must educate themselves and be concerned when planning which Breathing Gasses they will use while Scuba Diving. Here we have a general description of the typical gasses that affect divers.

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Intro to Buoyancy – for scuba divers

One of the biggest mistakes many instructors make during classes is to not demand a mastery of buoyancy control. Many new students learn to dive and develop skills in a pool setting, over-weighted, and sitting on their knees for the majority of skill development. Take these examples below…. do they represent a natural or desirable diving position? NO..!!!

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Pressure – for Scuba Divers

Some of the major physical hazards are related to the effects of pressure. Pressure is defined as force (more…)

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