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

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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.

It’s not so much the stinging sensation (which I can deal) but the sense of asphyxiation? Always seem to instinctively breathe in when I mask off.

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