{"id":32744,"title":"The 10 Best Tips to improve at Scuba Diving","description":"So you recently got certified as a scuba diver and you\u2019re wondering \u201cHow do I improve at scuba diving?\u2019 this blog will give you 10 of the best tips to improve your diving by a scuba professional","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/rvf30a6q2epyeuvbl9yvwbz7zzzbbcspstguknzizugoi6nv.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"rvf30a6q2epyeuvbl9yvwbz7zzzbbcspstguknzizugoi6nv.png.png?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>So you recently got certified as a scuba diver and you\u2019re wondering \u201chow do I improve at scuba diving?\u2019 this blog will give you 10 of the best tips to improve your diving by a scuba professional.<\/p><p>if reading isn\u2019t your thing you can watch this YouTube video instead:<\/p><div data-youtube-video=\"\"><iframe class=\"youtube\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/80gBe6rYoxg\"><\/iframe><\/div><h2>TIP 1: Master Ideal Breathing<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/j7xicevflwp217mgzooftwylrhgpytdrh7abz2sin12t4qh4.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"j7xicevflwp217mgzooftwylrhgpytdrh7abz2sin12t4qh4.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>before you go \u201cDuh, I know how to breathe\u201d The ideal way for scuba diving is different to day-to-day life. And, if you have trouble with buoyancy, burn through your air supply or simply feel a bit anxious when diving it\u2019s most likely because you\u2019re not breathing optimally.<\/p><p>There are two elements that make up Ideal Breathing, which are: SLOW &amp; DEEP Breathing<\/p><h3>Let\u2019s start with slow breathing<\/h3><p>If you haven\u2019t practised slow breathing, here are tips for getting started. You want to pretend you\u2019re sucking the air through a straw - this slows your breathing. A good guideline for timings is to breathe in for 4 seconds and then exhale for 4-6 seconds (exhales are usually longer than inhales). Ideally, the longer you can make your breathing cycles the better but you should not be straining when breathing. Remember, this is just a guideline, if it is more comfortable to do this shorter or longer than recommended that\u2019s ok.<\/p><p>Doing this helps you consume the air in your tank more slowly. It also helps buoyancy control as it gives you more time to notice your change in ascending when inhaling and descending when exhaling; which makes it easier to see if you are truly neutrally buoyant or if you need to adjust how much air is in your BCD.<\/p><h3>Deep Breathing (Diaphragmatic Breathing)<\/h3><p>This part is to make sure you fill your lungs fully with each breath, instead of partially filling them by chest (shallow) breathing that most adults naturally do. FUN FACT: babies instinctively deep breathe on their own, it\u2019s something we unlearn as we get older for some reason. Again, the reason to do this is it\u2019ll help air consumption &amp; help you relax better (as it\u2019s the same type of breathing used in meditation &amp; yoga).<\/p><p>As the name suggests it\u2019s all about engaging your diaphragm (or belly). when you inhale your belly should move out and when you exhale your belly will move inwards. You should not feel any movement in your chest or shoulders when doing this (that\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re shallow breathing). Though you want to breathe deeply and fill your lungs you don\u2019t want to feel uncomfortably full and straining so aiming for 80% full is a good target.<\/p><p>The best part of Slow &amp; Deep Breathing is you can practice this at any time - like right now! So you don\u2019t have to wait until your next dive to try this out!<\/p><h2>TIP 2: Lazy Diving<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/peeijcfqsoneabmgvwz71sa11d4ay4hhyh7j2t0w2d9pr46g.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"peeijcfqsoneabmgvwz71sa11d4ay4hhyh7j2t0w2d9pr46g.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" \/>Though scuba diving is a sport, it\u2019s a lazy one where less is actually more. When under the water on a dive it\u2019s better to move less and when you do movements do them slowly.<\/p><p>WHY? Doing so will use up less energy resulting in you not having to breathe as hard so you\u2019ll consume less air. And if you\u2019re getting through your air slower you\u2019ll get to have longer dives. It also allows you to be more relaxed so you take more in of what\u2019s around you and will enjoy the dive more too.<\/p><h3>Don\u2019t use your hands<\/h3><p>The only time you need to use your hands on a dive is for signalling, the rest of the time they should be doing nothing. As all the power for moving forward and turning comes from your fins using your hands is just inefficient and wastes energy. A good trick to make sure you don\u2019t use them is by crossing your arms or having one hand over the other, that way you don\u2019t accidentally try to use them and will force you to focus on using your fins for manoeuvring.<\/p><h3>Optimal Finning<\/h3><p>When it comes to kicking\/finning you want to have long straight legs which allow your fins to move as much water as possible with each kick resulting in maximum forward movement.<\/p><p>New divers have the bad habit of doing \u2018bicycle kicking\u2019 which is when they bend their legs when kicking which just results in you stabbing the water with your fins - which does not give you much forward propulsion at all and wastes energy.<\/p><p>You can also incorporate pauses into your kick cycles - as it\u2019s pretty rare you need to be constantly kicking on a dive (you typically want to take your time). As this will allow you to glide after each kick thus allowing you to conserve energy even more.<\/p><h2>TIP 3: How to improve your Trim<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/xzunaagzrgzrnchaeor9ekmfwiuzoopzwejoom18sxoyzetc.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"xzunaagzrgzrnchaeor9ekmfwiuzoopzwejoom18sxoyzetc.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Trim is the fancy word divers use to talk about how streamlined they are on a dive. The better your trim is the less drag you\u2019ll have allowing you to move more effortlessly through the water - which saves energy and will improve your air consumption even more. It also helps you avoid accidentally touching\/scraping things when moving in the water if things are not sticking out.<\/p><p>So how do we stay nice and trim? firstly, make sure your gear is stowed away correctly and close to your body (no dangling alternates). A way I periodically check this is every time I check my air on my gauge, I\u2019ll also double check my alternate is still stowed and that any other equipment is in its correct place. You can also look over to your buddies and double-check for them too.<\/p><h3>Flat Body Position<\/h3><p>You want to make sure you\u2019re in a flat\/horizontal body position. like the image below shows<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/qz2alpx1iagmj6ghjaklexzs73ic0ijrl8jktrcoou4dpfcu.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"qz2alpx1iagmj6ghjaklexzs73ic0ijrl8jktrcoou4dpfcu.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>This is easier said than done, as most people are bottom-heavy - which makes sense as legs contain some of the biggest muscle groups along with the added weight from your fins. To counteract this, you can extend your arms forward that way you help the distribution of weight move more towards the front (this is why you don\u2019t see many experienced divers with their arms by their sides).<\/p><p>Cold water divers often have the issue the other way around when they\u2019re too top-heavy. A way to fix this is to get heavier fins like jet fins or use ankle weights.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/omvbkrgulrqgdwpz0y5tgs7g7txvbxmpb1zomt7jv6qztdpm.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"omvbkrgulrqgdwpz0y5tgs7g7txvbxmpb1zomt7jv6qztdpm.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>TIP 4: Buoyancy Checks<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/aw5wbnmnd4sxulkolxfvng0tk27rox9i1y88cjijksqhehz3.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"aw5wbnmnd4sxulkolxfvng0tk27rox9i1y88cjijksqhehz3.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>These allow you to make sure you are using the correct amount of weight for your configuration. Being correctly weighted is really helpful, as being underweighted will make it hard to descend at the start of the dive and maintain neutral buoyancy later on in the dive when your tank has less gas (as they become more floaty at low pressure). Alternatively, overweighted whilst not as bad as underweighted, can compensate for this by adding extra air to your BCD is not ideal as it wastes air to do so. on top of that, it\u2019s more weight to lug around on the surface which can be quite tiring and cause unnecessary exhaustion - especially if doing shore diving.<\/p><p>So here\u2019s how to do a Buoyancy Check step by step:<\/p><p>STEP 1: be at the surface, (with a fully inflated BCD) after a dive with a low on air\/gas tank (20-33% full depending on how aggressive your limits are)<\/p><p>STEP 2: with your mask on and regulator in your mouth take a full breath in<\/p><p>STEP 3: fully deflate your BCD<\/p><p>STEP 4: observe where your eyes are.<\/p><p>If you are correctly weighted, your eyes will be at the water line of the surface.<\/p><p>If underweighted your eyes will be above the surface of the water<\/p><p>If overweighted your eyes will be below the surface of the water<\/p><p>Make a note of this in your log book along with mentioning the amounts of weights you used and gear you had (most notably exposure suit type). This will help be a reference for future dives with this configuration on how many weights you\u2019ll need<\/p><p>IMPORTANT REMINDER: Do this every time you use a new configuration. whether that be changing wetsuit thickness (i.e. 3mm to 7mm) or switching from a jacket style BCD to a wing &amp; harness style BCD which has a backplate (so has added weight). Also, if your own physiology changes you may need to change, for example: if you gain muscle you typically need less weight as it is heavier than soft\/fatty tissue.<\/p><h2>TIP 5: Stay Shallower<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/1ulqp17dietwfcjgttygr4nvnj9ttsdnt94syvjhkigzs4lc.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"1ulqp17dietwfcjgttygr4nvnj9ttsdnt94syvjhkigzs4lc.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Just because you\u2019re certified to go to a maximum of 18 metres (60 feet) doesn\u2019t mean you should be hitting that on every dive. In fact, it\u2019s better to go a bit shallower than this as it gives you some room for error. Because, if you accidentally go beyond your allowed depth limit you\u2019re no longer covered by your diving insurance if you have an accident - and if decompression chambers are involved you can end up with a very large medical bill.<\/p><p>The other reason to stay a bit shallower is it will help your air consumption. We breathe air at higher rates the deeper we go. For example: at 20 metres deep we consume air 3 times faster than we do at the surface. And really being shallower by a few metres will still let you see the same things that you would several metres deeper. But, with the slower air consumption you\u2019ll have longer dives so get to enjoy it for an extended period of time. You can also incorporate this into your buddy group by being about a metre higher than the rest of the group if you\u2019re the heaviest breather to compensate for it. Just don\u2019t get too carried away and have a significant depth difference to them, you\u2019re still diving in a team remember.<\/p><h2>TIP 6: Watch the Pros<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/17ljlfs2wdswbmkdgbom77yudtcy1tb5x0aafp5za5c0cb2t.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"17ljlfs2wdswbmkdgbom77yudtcy1tb5x0aafp5za5c0cb2t.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>\u2018Pros\u2019 being the diving guides and the actual fish in the water. As they are familiar with the area and dive sites they will spot subtle changes in the water faster than you typically would (i.e. changes in the current). You should keep your eye on your guide and if they change the direction they\u2019re facing or adjust the air in their BCD it could be a good idea to do the same as they\u2019re probably doing so to compensate for something happening.<\/p><p>OK, but why watch the fish? besides the obvious face that they\u2019re pretty, the reason to watch them is they indicate what the current is doing. Fish always swim into the current, so if you see all the fish swimming in the same direction you know the current is moving in the opposite direction to them. Also, how hard they are swimming shows how strong it is - the size of the fish indicates this too, if it only affects the small fish it\u2019s small but if larger ones are also swimming in the same direction you know it\u2019s a bigger current. However, if the fish are moving in random directions in a non-uniform way then that shows there\u2019s no current or such a small current that it\u2019s negligible.<\/p><h2>TIP 7: It\u2019s OK to pee in your Wetsuit<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/qtzjpv7qydofiicb6pttnb3yijox9mplwtryxlcxbypyzzji.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"qtzjpv7qydofiicb6pttnb3yijox9mplwtryxlcxbypyzzji.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>I know, \u201cewwww, gross!\u201d but the reality is being submerged in water causes the body to instinctively respond by wanting to urinate - look it up if you don\u2019t believe me. So, there\u2019s nothing to be embarrassed about if you suddenly get the urge to need to pee when diving.<\/p><p>The main reason I say it\u2019s ok to pee is if you try to hold it in you\u2019ll feel more and more uncomfortable when on your dive. This discomfort will distract you and stop you from focusing on more important things (like your breathing or trim). Which results in your diving performance suffering but more importantly if an issue arises you\u2019re less prepared to deal with it. So the discomfort goes to stress and that stress can lead to you panicking and having an accident.<\/p><p>At the end of the day the ocean is vast so you peeing in it is pretty insignificant at the end of the day. besides, have you ever stopped to think about all the beachgoers and fish that must pee in the ocean daily - the ocean is essentially mostly pee at this point anyway so don\u2019t sweat it if you add more to that. If you\u2019re still grossed out and refuse to pee on a dive my top tip is to make going to the toilet before any dive your ritual that way you should hopefully not have to even think about this.<\/p><h2>TIP 8: Prepare Properly<\/h2><p>As the saying goes \u2018Fail to prepare, prepare to fail\u2019 and this is very relevant to diving. So here are the questions you should ask yourself to ensure that you\u2019re prepared properly:<\/p><h3>Are you healthy?<\/h3><p>The main thing is that you don\u2019t have a cold. A cold can block your sinuses which will make it hard to equalise on your descents. For peeps diving in hot\/humid countries be mindful of the air conditioning (AC) as these dry the air and can cause you to get a cold as it\u2019s a big change from that hot humid air you experience outside. You can avoid this by opting to use a fan instead.<\/p><h3><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ev9bedl5fvjtga7qrwftx7tx1qm2zxkeknvkwxisvnbhdbss.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"ev9bedl5fvjtga7qrwftx7tx1qm2zxkeknvkwxisvnbhdbss.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Avoid alcohol 24 hours before diving<\/h3><p>I know some of you will just ignore this though haha. the reason is that alcohol dehydrates you. You can offset this by drinking extra water though, I guess, but optimally no alcohol 24 hours before. By the way after diving is fine, so you can leave it to then if you want a drink<\/p><h3><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/97yvmleq0gt3dteguizfontypvtkr3fea3tzjqyjopd9mycq.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"97yvmleq0gt3dteguizfontypvtkr3fea3tzjqyjopd9mycq.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Drink more water<\/h3><p>Diving dehydrates you as the gas you breathe from your tank is dry air so you\u2019ll need to drink more water than you expect. A good habit is to drink water before the dive, on the boat before the dive and after you\u2019ve finished diving.<\/p><h3><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/ihgmkltjtefs6dstaxtpdlqnlucykgmjjybf5rhucnztwmgp.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"ihgmkltjtefs6dstaxtpdlqnlucykgmjjybf5rhucnztwmgp.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Check you have all your diving gear<\/h3><p>Mask? Check! Fins? Check! Wetsuit? Check! BCD &amp; Tank? Check!<\/p><p>If you have your own gear, pack your diving bag in a smart way. Things you need first at the top of the bag, things you need last at the bottom.<\/p><h3>Have your straps adjusted in advance<\/h3><p>things like fins and masks that have adjustable straps you want these to be set in the correct position. So, when it comes to gearing up on the boat you can just slide them on quickly without having to waste time adjusting them - which can cause you to get hot, bothered &amp; flustered before a dive (not ideal).<\/p><h3>Is there a Dive Map?<\/h3><p>If so, study it! These will help you get the most out of your dive. Allowing you to plan the optimal route and not miss out on any of the best bits. The last thing you want is to arrive back on the boat and hear everyone talking about the awesome wreck that you completely missed.<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/r7l0kb2ozmjgynm7cabyyduyl8zwmh8myljxldjvlae6on8t.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"r7l0kb2ozmjgynm7cabyyduyl8zwmh8myljxldjvlae6on8t.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>TIP 9: Delay bringing the GoPro (Camera)<\/h2><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/griha1x54kttwoenztxhuryvvigtygqe6tqosgesfyhgdlh8.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"griha1x54kttwoenztxhuryvvigtygqe6tqosgesfyhgdlh8.jpeg.jpeg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Ok before you dismiss this, hear me out. I know you wanna get all the cool pictures and videos for your Instagram but be honest with me here, have you got a hang of the basics yet? If you haven\u2019t sorted your ideal breathing, trim and good finning technique then it\u2019s a bad idea to throw a camera into the mix. As you stop working on improving these things and instead just focus on your camera. It should only be when you have got these fundamentals down that you do them passively without actively thinking about them that you should consider throwing a camera into the mix.<\/p><p>On top of that, people with cameras typically tunnel vision. They lose awareness of what\u2019s happening around them on the dive meaning they may bump into other divers or the reef, or may even get left behind or hold up everyone just whilst you\u2019re trying to get the \u2018perfect shot\u2019. so be considerate when using your camera and remember to periodically look up from it to be aware of your surroundings.<\/p><h3>Alternatively, hire a photographer <\/h3><p>Most dive centres have underwater photographers who work for them that you can hire out to come with you on a dive. This is great as not only will they get great pictures of you they\u2019ll also get great ones of the marine life you see on your dive. Trust me, their special cameras and editing skills will surpass anything you do on a GoPro, so if your goal is for Instagram pics this is the way to go. If money is a concern you can share the photographer thus splitting costs with friends. in fact, it\u2019s usually better if your diving buddy group all opt for photos as it means the photographer has an easier time photographing you all instead of working out which person in the group wants pictures of them. And before you ask, yes you\u2019ll still have plenty of photos of you separately even if sharing the photographer.<\/p><p>Bonus Tip: discuss with the photographer in advance what kind of shots you want. It helps if you have references to show them and that way they can make sure to get the shot you want. For example, I\u2019m a sucker for pre-dive shots - these are ones of you gearing up on the boat before you enter the water or when on the shore - like the images below:<\/p><h2><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/pskz6xunwtci3ychvcznvaqdyguqcfvghhjrokreysuxmxst.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"pskz6xunwtci3ychvcznvaqdyguqcfvghhjrokreysuxmxst.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>TIP 10: Practice, Practice, Practice\u2026<\/h2><p>I know this is cliche but it\u2019s true. It\u2019s one thing to be mindful of all these points we\u2019ve gone over to help you improve but nothing beats practising firsthand in the water. When speaking to other diving pros the general consensus is that it takes approximately 12 dives for people to become comfortable in the water (give or take of course). It definitely does help to actively have a goal each time you dive to work on a specific skill, for example, working on your ideal breathing or aiming to stay imperfect trim for an entire dive. Then, after enough dives all these fundamentals will be reflexive for you and you\u2019ll just do them passively.<\/p><p>Please note: DON\u2019T just do courses to get your diving total up. Do fun dives! These are dives where the objective is to solely just have a fun time and less pressure than you have in a course where there are set criteria for each dive. It also means that when you go back to doing courses you\u2019ve improved, then your instructor can focus on helping you improve more advanced things you Amy have missed instead of going over the basics that you should have mastered already.<\/p><h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2><p>Applying all these will make your journey of improving in diving a lot smoother and faster. but don\u2019t get overwhelmed by them all as I know this is a lot! 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