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BE CAREFUL WITH DECOMPRESSION SYNDROME

  The first of these risks of diving, which we discussed in a previous article, occurs at the time of the diver's ascent: the air you breathe is subjected to great pressure when you dive. That's why, when you go up, nitrogen, which is what oxygen mixes with, forms bubbles in your body. These nitrogen bubbles can pass into the blood (causing strokes), move from where they formed, or stay there. It happens as long as the rise is in a short period of time. To avoid this ailment, it is necessary to carefully respect the decompression stops and their duration. In the case of suffering from decompression syndrome, adequate medical attention will be necessary in a hyperbaric chamber, which reproduces the pressure conditions when submerged in water.
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Bad Habit #3

THE GOOD PARTNER



By definition, scuba divers are usually pretty laid back people, anyone who has ever tried to get out of a wetsuit surrounded by strangers on a dive boat will know that we don't have many airs of grandeur. That said, there are some written (and unwritten) codes of conduct to follow. First of all, don't be too nonchalant in checking your buddy, doing an equipment check is important, especially if you're with a new buddy who you haven't dived with before, this gives you a chance to make sure you both know the the other's equipment and also confirm that yours is in good condition. 

Entering the water without the weight belt is embarrassing, believe me. Once you are in the water, try to minimize the noise of rattles, maracas and bottle bangers, if you find something truly impressive let them know, but nobody wants to feel like they are diving in the Rio de Janeiro carnival! Lastly, help your buddy at the end of the dive, give him a hand by holding his BCD (vest) if he needs it, hold his fins and mask, a little courtesy is always appreciated.

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