Very informative video. i am BSAC qualified ocean diver, the only thing i would like to add to this video is that when opening the tank valve the pressure gauge should be pointed somewhere safe. I place my gauge against the side of the tank. This is in case the gauge has sustained damage during storage as there is still the full tank pressure fed in there and there could be (a tiny) chance of blowing the gauge glass out, hence point it somewhere safe.
i agree babe4fish13, but there are some good dive story sites on the net too. Try the myscubastory site. They have real life dive stories and dive accident videos. Put myscubastory into google, and its the first result.
I thank you for this vid. I got certified a year ago just prior to going to Cancun to do a dive. Haven't gone since and wanted to make sure I refresh as much as possible. Watching this vid made a lot of the training come back to me, and am now confident that I will be able to put the gear on properly and not look like the noob that I actually am. As for the negative comments from the people that appear to know it all, I have checked some of your pages and haven't found a better vid.
Thank you. Sometimes I don't dive for a couple of years. I fly from 30 degrees to 80 degrees, spend endless time in lines and then, I have to remember all this stuff. You have made me a safer diver.
@cantsolvesudokus Sure, you can fill the tank with 100% O2. It won't be liquid, of course. And of course, 100% O2 at anything greater than 20 feet is toxic, and you'll shortly begin to seize, lose conciousness, and drown.
I'm 20 years old and up for my PADI Divemaster rating. Here in the good old U.S. of A., I too was taught to hold my gauge facing into my BCD as I turned on the air cylinder. Always a good thing to do.
I'm 22, In the UK, Full PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and Specialty Instructor,
SSI Master Diver & BSAC Dive Leader.
I'm not great with accents but if you (Guy in Video) are American or even Canadian I've never heard them call it a Vest, It is and always will be a BCD or Stab Jacket.
Always Hold the Pressure Gauge away from you, pressed against the tank, face down or face down on the floor.
And long deep breaths with the Regulator in your mouth, not quick breaths like that.
I'm not a pro or anything I am a sports diver and i dive in ireland and here in ireland an important thing to remember is when you turn on your cylinder the pressure gauge must not be facing you it must be lifted up and put against your cylinder just a tip.
anyone who's interested in diving may also find the book "Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Dummies" useful. it explains about free diving, special breathing techniques, emergency procedures, how to avoid the bends, how to handle dive anxiety etc
You know, there's plenty of people interested in this. Some might have taken classes years ago and need som updates and some are like me that are going to start on the lessons later this year and like to know as much as possible.
Thank you sir, that's exactly what I wanted to see! I'm coming back to the sport and had some questions on the current gear thanks!
BradBaldwintheDrumm 1 day ago
i got my open water at 11
joe182ish 5 months ago
Very informative video. i am BSAC qualified ocean diver, the only thing i would like to add to this video is that when opening the tank valve the pressure gauge should be pointed somewhere safe. I place my gauge against the side of the tank. This is in case the gauge has sustained damage during storage as there is still the full tank pressure fed in there and there could be (a tiny) chance of blowing the gauge glass out, hence point it somewhere safe.
markbarry1977 6 months ago
@markbarry1977 He didnt get his gauge and put it on the floor so if it bursts the glass doesnt hurt him
jamiebellwolf 1 month ago
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i agree babe4fish13, but there are some good dive story sites on the net too. Try the myscubastory site. They have real life dive stories and dive accident videos. Put myscubastory into google, and its the first result.
marinefish321 6 months ago
Actually, go ahead, what you want to do.. Sounds really bad you shouldn't use these words. But really nice video.
vladikas14 7 months ago
I thank you for this vid. I got certified a year ago just prior to going to Cancun to do a dive. Haven't gone since and wanted to make sure I refresh as much as possible. Watching this vid made a lot of the training come back to me, and am now confident that I will be able to put the gear on properly and not look like the noob that I actually am. As for the negative comments from the people that appear to know it all, I have checked some of your pages and haven't found a better vid.
Gerling2day 10 months ago
Actually is use way too much.
Pfsif 11 months ago
Thank you. Sometimes I don't dive for a couple of years. I fly from 30 degrees to 80 degrees, spend endless time in lines and then, I have to remember all this stuff. You have made me a safer diver.
garyjohnson53 1 year ago
Im 14 and got my JOW on my 13th :)
Kjenss 1 year ago
NEVER over tighten the first stage, only finger tighten it
ComandnConquerFreak 1 year ago
i only dive every week
TheFatShoot 1 year ago
If you would like to see more of the underwater world of koh Tao check out Filmedonkohtao here on you tube
filmedonkohtao 1 year ago
Vest wtf
PigFucker000 1 year ago
is it possoble to fill liquid oxygen into the tank ??
cantsolvesudokus 1 year ago
@cantsolvesudokus Sure, you can fill the tank with 100% O2. It won't be liquid, of course. And of course, 100% O2 at anything greater than 20 feet is toxic, and you'll shortly begin to seize, lose conciousness, and drown.
There are easier ways to commit suicide...
OffRoadRN 1 year ago 3
@OffRoadRN lol thx for answer, good I had no chanche to go diving in the last 3 months...
cantsolvesudokus 1 year ago
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montevraz 1 year ago
I'm 20 years old and up for my PADI Divemaster rating. Here in the good old U.S. of A., I too was taught to hold my gauge facing into my BCD as I turned on the air cylinder. Always a good thing to do.
kbarnhart3 1 year ago
I am an AOW. I now have 176 dives. I got certified when I was 10. And i dive atleast 10 times a month
MrJimbo008 1 year ago
I'm 22, In the UK, Full PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and Specialty Instructor,
SSI Master Diver & BSAC Dive Leader.
I'm not great with accents but if you (Guy in Video) are American or even Canadian I've never heard them call it a Vest, It is and always will be a BCD or Stab Jacket.
Always Hold the Pressure Gauge away from you, pressed against the tank, face down or face down on the floor.
And long deep breaths with the Regulator in your mouth, not quick breaths like that.
michaeltandy 1 year ago
I'm not a pro or anything I am a sports diver and i dive in ireland and here in ireland an important thing to remember is when you turn on your cylinder the pressure gauge must not be facing you it must be lifted up and put against your cylinder just a tip.
HarrySG1 1 year ago
@HarrySG1 Here (Netherlands) I learned we have to put it on the ground, with 1 foot on it (just to keep it in place). But it's for te same reason.
KonijnJumpstyle 1 year ago
I'm 21 and not yet finished with OWD.. But I'ma be dah best =D
Devext 2 years ago
dont you need to be pushing the button of the primary regulator the time you turn on the air ?
thebiggestgenius 2 years ago
no because if u needed to use it in am emergency it wouldn't be all that helpful if u had to find a button
rockerkid99 2 years ago
i think so
termainater9 2 years ago
thats great i am diving 2morrow and i needed a small revision
thnx
meinebeichte 2 years ago
wow thanks alot!
ricebowl1000 2 years ago
diving is awesome im 12 and im an open water diver
monsterkid56 2 years ago 9
dude im 12 also is it that fun cause my dad did commercial diving for 8 years i have his equipment
trojanhades 2 years ago
im signing up ur a year older then me tho
ltmordaunt 2 years ago
@monsterkid56 junior open water diver
coolgymnast800 11 months ago
@monsterkid56 i thought u had to be 15
coyoteridesfast 6 months ago
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very informative. thanks.
anyone who's interested in diving may also find the book "Scuba Diving & Snorkeling for Dummies" useful. it explains about free diving, special breathing techniques, emergency procedures, how to avoid the bends, how to handle dive anxiety etc
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aja978 3 years ago
erm...ok lol
mikeycheyne88 3 years ago
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this is gay, why wud u want to know unless u were intrested in diving and if u were then you should know amyway
mikeycheyne88 3 years ago
You're an idiot.
marcelododox 3 years ago
You know, there's plenty of people interested in this. Some might have taken classes years ago and need som updates and some are like me that are going to start on the lessons later this year and like to know as much as possible.
subsisting 2 years ago
thanx for uploading this vid...very helpful and informative
cikdiva 3 years ago