Being Diving beginning
Being Diving beginning
Said the snorkeling was already practiced dese several thousand years ago, by some cultures around the world for food but also for military purposes.
In the thirteenth century by Alexander the Great in 330 BC, an alleged hizó immersion with the help of a bell built for these purposes, then in 1535 Guglelmo Lorraine developed a device considered as a genuine bell submersion ( Davis 1962 ), being this is the second major step in the history of diving .
But who really was forever revolutionized the famous Jacques Cousteau in 1943 , with the immersion he does with the help of a breathing mechanism in water that designs together with Frenchman Emile Gagnan .
In what is needed and diving
This extreme sport involves either soaking beaches, coastlines, rivers , lakes, ponds , streams , dams , cenotes and caves , with proper training and equipment , which will allow the person to breathe underwater and move libremente.Todo this with the aim of exploring amazing , interesting and diverse ecosystems .
The difference between practice snorkeling and diving is that the first person is immersed only as far as the snorkel ( breathing tube ) is permitted and also differ in the equipment used and the scan does not cover the marine ecosystem both space and depth. This discipline is more than recreation sports . To scuba diving , excellent preparation with high theoretical knowledge , physical training high strength and complete practical training , ensuring maximum safety diver needed.
This activity can be practiced by young and old , some certifying agencies specify that the minimum age to start learning the basic levels is from 12 years as the diver seeks higher levels of certification required greater physical skills and take other courses .
techniques
There are several techniques of diving, some are :
- * The sport diving : Is a sports and recreation discipline that requires an adequate theoretical and practical training before being qualified as a sport diver . This is not necessary because decompression diving with time limits and different from the professional or commercial diver depth.
- * Night diving : Through this technique the diver will have the ability to be able to orientate in an aquatic environment with limited visibility dives in the dark .
- * Deep diving / wrecks Diving here is at depths greater than 60 ft and up to 130 ft . This specialty gives the ability to penetrate into sunken which usually are more than 60 ft deep vessels. This requires using the computer diving , as well as the various " guidelines" .
- * Diving Cenote / Cavern : Cavern diving is done with a maximum depth of 130 ft , this technique gives the diver the ability to be comfortable in Aguas Confinas without losing eye contact with the sunlight * Diving at altitude : It is at altitudes greater than 300 meters. above the sea.
It should also have the respective courses in first aid , safety and rescue , on the other hand it is also very important to take into account the care and respect the place to dive.
team
Depending on the type of diving you do require much equipment, recreational diving is however the most common , so you need the following :
- - Tank .
- - Regulator.
- - Vest .
- - Fins .
- - Computers diving etc. .
Suggestions before diving
For best results and that this is an unforgettable experience , you should address the following points :
- - If you have decided to learn this extreme sport , evalue several options (agencies) to decide by offering greater guarantees of seriousness and responsibility in teaching.
- - It is essential to start with good instructors and appropriate equipment , in places where the waters are clean , transparent and no large currents. That way , you'll enjoy the best of new and transparent marine dimension.
- - If you already have some experience , look for agencies that include boat services , Shuttle vehicle , showers, equipment storage and charging station for your trip .
- - It is advisable to always dive in a minimum group of two people.
- - Do not exceed the depth limit the degree you possess .
- And remember that before every dive :
- - Check that the suit fits snugly to the body.
- - Aesgurese fins that are appropriate for your height .
- - Glasses and tube must be perfectly clean and the mouth should be comfortable .
- - Refrain from air travel within the first 24 hours after immersion .
- - Do not drink too much alcohol before diving.
- - Stay hydrated , drink plenty of water.
- - Eat breakfast slightly.
- - Try to sleep well and sufficiently before the dive.
- - If you are an asthmatic , hypertensive , epileptic , pregnant women or with respiratory problems , it is preferable not dive.
With the knowledge and necessary equipment and just need to decide the places to explore Mexico being one of them, as it is considered one of the top 5 countries for diving , its magnificent scenery of the Gulf, Caribbean and Pacific will surprise you , visit them I assure you an unforgettable experience .
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