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re: Dive tips
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:45 pm to shell01
Posted on 9/10/17 at 8:45 pm to shell01
It's funny you mention reverse block. I have close to 500 dives under my belt, and I have been diving since 1998 and did some Divemastering on a few boats for fun a few years back. Last summer in Cayman Brac I had my first reverse squeeze. It started happening on every dive and got progressively worse. There is nothing scarier than a reverse squeeze at depth. Funny thing is, I didn't think I was congested. No drip, no stuffy nose, no sniffling....nothing. Couldn't find anyplace to buy Sudafed on a Sunday. One person at the resort had some and graciously shared some. It saved my trip.
Since then, I have started taking Zyrtec and doing Flownase daily (for garden variety allergies). I was on a dive trip in early August and had no issues.
However, we will never travel again on a dive trip without taking Sudafed. It is a must!
I have also learned how to "reverse" pop my ears in case it ever happens to me again.
Since then, I have started taking Zyrtec and doing Flownase daily (for garden variety allergies). I was on a dive trip in early August and had no issues.
However, we will never travel again on a dive trip without taking Sudafed. It is a must!
I have also learned how to "reverse" pop my ears in case it ever happens to me again.
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Posted on 9/11/17 at 1:42 pm to Bubbles Up
Flownase and Zyrtec every morning of the trip, whether you "need" it or not and your dives are easy to clear.
We bring a Ziploc bag of peppermint, cinnamon, and jolly rancher candies to hand out after every dive. Always is well received with fellow divers on the boat.
My recommendation: if you have kids, get them started early. My 17 yr old is a rescue diver and my 13 yr old OW certified this past summer. Diving is so much more enjoyable when you can share the experiences with your kids.
ETA: My 17 yr old asked for a dive trip for graduation present from high school this year instead of a new car for college. Any of you divers out there have experience with live aboard dive excursions? It would just be a 'guys' trip with he and I -- probably looking at doing it over Spring Break. So going over into Asia/Indonesia area is out.
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Bringing a pack of gum to get the air/saltwater taste out of your mouth is a good plan.
We bring a Ziploc bag of peppermint, cinnamon, and jolly rancher candies to hand out after every dive. Always is well received with fellow divers on the boat.
My recommendation: if you have kids, get them started early. My 17 yr old is a rescue diver and my 13 yr old OW certified this past summer. Diving is so much more enjoyable when you can share the experiences with your kids.
ETA: My 17 yr old asked for a dive trip for graduation present from high school this year instead of a new car for college. Any of you divers out there have experience with live aboard dive excursions? It would just be a 'guys' trip with he and I -- probably looking at doing it over Spring Break. So going over into Asia/Indonesia area is out.
This post was edited on 9/11/17 at 2:27 pm
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