diving

If you are on the fence about learning to dive but perhaps fearful about being underwater, or are generally curious about the hobby/sport, feel free to ask questions in this channel! As a PADI instructor and AIDA freediver, I'll be happy to help

PhD in aviation ∩ climate science | Aviator, diver, Etherean, nexialist | Host of /diving /ethfinance /eth-staker /geopolitics /science /singapore /thomas

Red Sea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, maybe the Pacific islands

Where do you recommend diving? I got my open water certification in Kona and dove in Key Largo since then.

I've heard that a lot, actually. Obviously getting saltwater in your nostrils and eyes (if you don't close them) is far from pleasant

I am not an “outside” to the sport but (funnily) very afraid of the drill where you take off your mask underwater. It’s stopping me from enjoying the sport.

I assume you’ve done deep/night/search/wreck/etc as part of your AOW. If not, deep and wreck are exhilarating and can unlock future dive sites for you.

Nitrox is very useful for all your future dives (longer bottom times, less fatigue).

Rescue is the absolute best course I’ve taken (on the way to Divemaster).

Fellow pilot / scuba diver 👋

What would you recommend pursuing after Advanced Open Water cert?

Building @nanograph @cast2save, moding /singapore

How would you characterize your fear of being underwater? Is it claustrophobia? Does it manifest itself when you’re in a pool and duck under water?

Tho learned breaststroke swimming I’m generally afraid of being underwater is this hopeless 🥲