New Rules for Scuba Diving (from Scuba Diving Magazine)

[Skred]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

So, it's the usual blend common sense, duh, and wtf?, all dumbed down to the lowest possible common denominator, as we've come to expect from SDmag. Got it.

So, how do you really feel? Must be so frustrating holding back like this all the time.

[Flatliner]

Originally Posted by navyhmc

As an old timer, that's a scary proposition...Glad you're taking it to teach him right!

I understand their logic but I disagree with it. I know most divers DO dive with a computer (us included) but I don't think someone can begin to understand what is happening with your body when you dive (nitrogen loading wise) unless you actually understand the tables. For any new diver I strongly recommend that they PM Joe or Larry and get a key for their Table Tutor program. I think it is still free to forum members. I used that with my son and it really made a difference.

[chris1999]

Originally Posted by PTAaron

In April/May when I did my OW class we had to doff/don our gear while under water.

me too

[rox@ucf11]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

So, it's the usual blend common sense, duh, and wtf?, all dumbed down to the lowest possible common denominator, as we've come to expect from SDmag. Got it.

Agreed, dumb article!

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by chris1999

me too

Ditto for my wife, just this past month.

[fisheater]

PADI requires doff and don both at the surface and underwater.

[WaScubaDude]

Lots of good comments.

Now time to start some New Rules of our own.

Old Rule: $50 gift certificate for 250 posts.

New Rule $250 gift certificate for 50 logged dives.

[rox@ucf11]

Originally Posted by WaScubaDude

Lots of good comments.



New Rule $250 gift certificate for 50 logged dives.

What to buy hmmm...

[thor]

Boy am I glad that I never received that SD Magazine subscription that ST allegedly sent me.

[jj1987]

Originally Posted by Flatliner

I understand their logic but I disagree with it. I know most divers DO dive with a computer (us included) but I don't think someone can begin to understand what is happening with your body when you dive (nitrogen loading wise) unless you actually understand the tables. For any new diver I strongly recommend that they PM Joe or Larry and get a key for their Table Tutor program. I think it is still free to forum members. I used that with my son and it really made a difference.

What exactly do you learn from a table about your body? All I ever learned was that I was letter group ABCDEF.....which is exactly the same as a computer saying 1-2-3-4-5 bars of residual nitrogen, at least to me.

FWIW No, I don't use a computer, but don't use tables either (I think rule of 130+Min Deco is more convenient so I can dive the same profile all 4 dives of the day)