Your Questions About Scuba Diving Training
Maria asks…
what effect does nitrogen in sport supplements have on scuba divers under pressure?
I know that nitrogen buildup in a persons blood stream can cause decompression sickness / nitrogen narcosis at certain depths.I am currently using a nitrogen supplement for weight training.Does this mean i have to quit diving?
Tom Trindell answers:
No worries. It’s nitrogen that’s absorbed by the body under pressure, that’s the issue and I doubt you’re inhaling this supplement when you dive, but rather are ingesting it, on the surface. Big difference. Your stomach isn’t transferring gasses like your lungs do, to the bloodstream. If you’re really concerned still, you can always contact DAN, if you’re a member, and give them the details on the supplement. I think I’d be more concerned with any other ingredients in that supplement, than the nitrogen it may actually contain.
Michael asks…
OFF TOPIC QUESTION: answer quickly before it gets deleted!?
I booked a flight toThailand last month after scuba diving in Mexico because it is so cheap to get certified as a PADI Diver there.
I cancelled it cos I got cold feet.
however I have just found a cheap flight to Utila which is a dirt cheap dive island in the Honduras and I can get there and back for a third of the price of flying to Thailand and live in a hut for ten bucks a night and eat for a pittance a day and get my Advanced Scuba Training.
I can just about afford a month there cos it’s way cheaper than living here.
Why am I hesitating.
If you can think of a good reason why I shouldn’t go please tell me.
Otherwise I need as many nudges as possible to push me intoaction and *just do it*
Thanks in advance!
indecisive flippertigibbet
Utila:
http://www.aboututila.com/PhotoGallery/IndexPhotoGallery.htm
Tom Trindell answers:
How is your question off topic? SCUBA is a water sport.
Normally I would say “go for it!” but considering the unstable political situation since the military coup that just took place in Honduras, this might not be the best time for an outlander to head there. You might want to check with your state department as to whether there could be travel restrictions coming up if the crisis isn’t resolved.
Jenny asks…
OFF TOPIC QUESTION: answer quickly before it gets deleted!?
I booked a flight toThailand last month after scuba diving in Mexico because it is so cheap to get certified as a PADI Diver there.
I cancelled it cos I got cold feet ……
however I have just found a cheap flight to Utila which is a dirt cheap dive island in the Honduras and I can get there and back for a third of the price of flying to Thailand and live in a hut for ten bucks a night and eat for a pittance a day and get my Advanced Scuba Training.
I can just about afford a month there cos it’s way cheaper than living here.
Why am I hesitating.
If you can think of a good reason why I shouldn’t go please tell me.
Otherwise I need as many nudges as possible to push me intoaction and *just do it*
Thanks in advance darlings
Utila:
http://www.aboututila.com/PhotoGallery/IndexPhotoGallery.htm
Tom Trindell answers:
The only reason I can think of is the military coup going on down there right now. Might be a little dangerous.
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