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What are the greatest risks involved with scuba diving

Diving FAQ For Would-be Divers Somewhere for those of you who have never dived before or who are interested but not sure about starting to ask all those nagging questions about every aspect of diving and what is involved in getting qualified

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09-24-2007, 08:08 PM	#1
Ally Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: York, UK Posts: 1,227	What are the greatest risks involved with scuba diving Is it decompression sickness, run-in's with wildlife or rocks...what are the greatest fears of a scuba diver?

09-25-2007, 12:03 AM	#2
dalehall Community Advisor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 501	Drowning. __________________ D Dive Safe, Dive Often and Share Your Sport. Website Blog Facebook DiveBuddy Adopt a Manatee

09-25-2007, 01:45 AM	#3
MgicTwnger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 1,569	Bankruptcy. __________________ I am not the one who needs mental help. I just need to vent.

09-25-2007, 04:23 PM	#4
Scuba Mama Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 464	Simple holding your breath and trying to ascend. NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH, CONTINUALLY BREATH!!!!!!!

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09-25-2007, 04:29 PM

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Simple holding your breath and trying to ascend.

NEVER HOLD YOUR BREATH, CONTINUALLY BREATH!!!!!!!

That is so right on the money!

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09-25-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
MgicTwnger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 1,569	Seriously, I believe the biggest danger is panic. Once you stop thinking calmly and logically you loose control of the situation, and bad things happen. __________________ I am not the one who needs mental help. I just need to vent.

09-26-2007, 12:25 AM	#7
dalehall Community Advisor Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 501	True. An accident is never just ONE thing that happens. It starts with one small thing, then, if you panic, it will lead to other problems. Panic kills more divers than just about any other thing, IMO. __________________ D Dive Safe, Dive Often and Share Your Sport. Website Blog Facebook DiveBuddy Adopt a Manatee

09-26-2007, 09:58 AM	#8
glynneco Community Advisor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Near Washington DC Posts: 454	Panic. When that happens all is lost __________________ Is that the bottom of the quarry or is the vis just really bad today?

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