What is the best thing about scuba diving?  Why do you love it?
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It's funny because when I was 16 I was forced into it by my brother who needed a spearfishing partner. I became an instructor in 1990 and been diving ever since. I love it.\n\nI don't spearfish anymore. I have become more active on preserving and educating about the ocean realm. I live on Guam and get to see so many varieties of fish. I saw whales today.\n\nIt's simply an adventure into another world that few get to experience. When my customers enjoy the dive I feel good knowing they will leave with good memories. To view life and new things is always neat. Every year I see something new.\n\nI have done many things in my life but I always go back to diving. The money is so-so but my office is the ocean!
260630
try a flotation tank experience. it is incredible...but you got to want to and you should not be claustrophobic or it'd be hell re-invented
438161
Send down a SCUBA diver to look!  Just kidding.  Your idea to pump out the well and see what happens sounds good.  If you have a camcorder, you could tie it to a rope and lower it to the bottom to have a peek like in the movie Volcano.
362655
Well Sharm El Sheikh is a natural resort on the red sea on the eastern side of Senna in EGYPT, it's characterized as one of the most beautiful places for scuba diving in the world alon with AQABA-Jordan. it's a very nice to have a joyful vaccation, and also a typical water sports vaccation spot for thos who love it....
878440
Oh crap, now you opened me up to so many wonderful things! I would go sky diving, rock climbing, swimming, bungee jumping, riding motor cycles, flying planes, walk on fire (lol), swim into the deepest parts of the ocean and record things, help people, etc... :-)
788240
I HAD A GOOD EXPERIENCE TWICE WITH www.scuba.com .  I BOUGHT A WETSUIT AND A DIVING COMPUTER . I ADVICE EVERYONE TO HAVE A DEEP LOOK IN MANY WEBSITES.\nIF YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO BUY , SEE IF IT IS AVAILABLE FIRST IN THE STORES IN YOUR AREA. I BOUGHT A REGULATOR AND A BC FROM LOCAL STORES AND I WAS SATISFIED.\nMY FAMILY BOUGHT ME A DIVING GEAR CARRYING BACK AND HAD THE PROMISE FROM THE DIVING SHOP THAT I COULD CHANGE IT FOR ANY OTHER GEAR.
419088
My life was once boring.  Nothing to do.  Actually there was always something to do, I was just lazy.  Well, when I turned 18, I went out on my first sky diving thrill.  Is this a considered a thrill?  Well, I did that, 30,000 ft above the air, people so small, you feel the blood runing throug your body very fast!  \n\nI then went out for bungee jumping from a bridge in Southern California's mountains.  That was also a good one..I thought I would hit the ground, but the rope itself pulled me back up before I did.  Is this a thrill?\n\nThen I thought of a water sport...white water rafting in Denver, CO.  Now that was a mega thrill, torrent waters, sharp rocks, drowning and crashing possibilities, but were able to manage good.  \n\nLast but not least...hang glyding...now if you're not afraid of heights and love flying...you should definitly try that.  It's awesome.  At first you're runing on land to pick up speed, then there's nothing below you, at least when you're already 10,000 ft high or more.  flying.  \n\nWould I recommend all this?  Hell yeah!
819441
I think it would be awesome, so long as you're comfortable with water. :)  I've heard that Navy divers have great fun in their jobs.
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SELF-CONTAINED UNDERWATER BREATHING APPARATUS!!!\n\npick meeee please?
547635
i love fishing because it is so relaxing,the scenery is amazing and the sea breeze is refreshing. My first experience was as a teenager. I went with my sister and her bf. We caught 2 fishes and it was exhilirating.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_equipment
898326
I love the freedom, the speed, the feeling of floating when you are cruising fresh powder. I love knowledge that 'if I were to fall right now going this speed, I would definitely break my neck, so I better not f*n fall'\n\nI love hiking to the very peak of a mountain, as high as you can go, and being able to see for miles. Then, drop in and just go...
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No, sorry... I was a diver and my sister is a diving/swimming coach. She went to state for her excellent diving skills from the time she was in 8th grade til she was in 12th... :D That doesn't help you much though. Does it? LOL
945627
when I was in my teens, I aspired to be a marine biologist. i had a good microscope at the time but i didn't make the connection between the two!!!  i used to scuba dive and in central Fl. I have been on reefs where i came within 10 ft. of a barracuda!! it just watched me as i watched it.  i made sure that i didn't have on any jewelry like bracelets, necklaces or any shiny things that may have caused it to assume i was a fish!  used to watch J. Cousteau (sic) all the time. recently, i was a fan of the late Steve Irwin.  i used to look at plankton under my microscope but didn't realize that the lowest part of the food chain sustained all of us.  I think marine microbiology is a vital occupation and i should have went in that direction going into college. hindsight is allways 20/20 as they say.   good question that brought back good memories so thanks.  BTW you know that SCUBA is an acronym for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.
1123519
I've been a certified diver for over 30 years.  Swimming on the surface is not the same as swimming underwater.  I was not a strong swimmer when I got certified, but I was able to pass the swim test.  I think it's more important that you feel comfortable in the water than you be able to swim long distances.  \n\nIf it was me, I would go to a local pool and practice swimming laps.  You'll probably only be able to do a few at first, but you should be able to increase that soon.  Practice good form, regular breathing, etc.  If you're not sure what good form is, watch the other people swimming laps.  Notice how they turn their head to breathe rather than lifting it up out of the water, how many strokes they take before they breathe, which side they turn their head to, etc.  You can also sign up for an adult swim class, and get some regular training and practice.\n\nStay with it - scuba is great.  It's a good way to meet a bunch of outgoing, friendly people, and it can be a lot of fun to go somewhere different and exotic and go diving.
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YMCA I learned how to swim there and went on to take SCUBA , about two years later. When I learned to swim I was actually trying to learn not to fear the water. if you cant get over this part you are not going to learn to swim you have to let go of the fear.
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scuba dive? Cozumel, Mexico is excellent.