Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:48 pm
Dearest Lost Knights,
I am currently about half way through my Open Water course, the introductory certification to scuba. While I am living in the caribbean, and the diving here is great, the very sensation of diving has been an amazing addition to my life, and I am aware of scuba shops and clubs in oklahoma city that utilize the extensive collection of lakes to dive in oklahoma. Upon my triumphant return to okc, or during any visits, I would love to have one or more of the lost knights as a dive partner.
While it is 'possible' to dive solo, it is wayyy more dangerous. Diving with at least one other person is quite safe, as the bulk of the training is 'what to do when something goes wrong'.
My scuba lessons here are all inclusive, and cost me a total of $350 US, I believe it is usually itemized in the states, and I have my own mask fins and snorkel, and soon enough my own wetsuit.
It is really, really fun. You don't have to be a strong swimmer, though you may have to pass a brief swim test, as I did, in order to start. I was expected to be able to swim either 100 yards unassisted, or 300 yards with mask fins and snorkel, and then to tread water or float unassisted for 10 minutes. This is basically to show that if you have to ditch your equipment you can either make it to the boat or shore, or stay above water long enough for the dive boat or another diver to rescue you.
It is really amazing, and I hope to get a lot of my various certifications done while I'm here. However, this is a hobby I intend to keep, and I would love to share this with one or more of the lost knights.
I am currently about half way through my Open Water course, the introductory certification to scuba. While I am living in the caribbean, and the diving here is great, the very sensation of diving has been an amazing addition to my life, and I am aware of scuba shops and clubs in oklahoma city that utilize the extensive collection of lakes to dive in oklahoma. Upon my triumphant return to okc, or during any visits, I would love to have one or more of the lost knights as a dive partner.
While it is 'possible' to dive solo, it is wayyy more dangerous. Diving with at least one other person is quite safe, as the bulk of the training is 'what to do when something goes wrong'.
My scuba lessons here are all inclusive, and cost me a total of $350 US, I believe it is usually itemized in the states, and I have my own mask fins and snorkel, and soon enough my own wetsuit.
It is really, really fun. You don't have to be a strong swimmer, though you may have to pass a brief swim test, as I did, in order to start. I was expected to be able to swim either 100 yards unassisted, or 300 yards with mask fins and snorkel, and then to tread water or float unassisted for 10 minutes. This is basically to show that if you have to ditch your equipment you can either make it to the boat or shore, or stay above water long enough for the dive boat or another diver to rescue you.
It is really amazing, and I hope to get a lot of my various certifications done while I'm here. However, this is a hobby I intend to keep, and I would love to share this with one or more of the lost knights.