Air consumption?

[scubastud]

I use air faster than my younger fitter son, last dive I merely swam a couple feet above him and you would be suprised what a difference it made!
That and just not thinking and worrying about it probably helped too.

[IndyDiver]

Originally Posted by scubastud

I use air faster than my younger fitter son, last dive I merely swam a couple feet above him and you would be suprised what a difference it made!
That and just not thinking and worrying about it probably helped too.

Its probably more of the latter than the former. If you are nervous about how much air you are going to use, it is pretty guaranteed to be a self-fulfilling prophesy. If you are calm and relaxed, the opposite is also usually true.

[CMOST]

Neptune Dive and Ski - Links

Here is a link that has some good info on air consumption.

[Tekdivr]

Originally Posted by CMOST

Neptune Dive and Ski - Links

Here is a link that has some good info on air consumption.

That made for a good read. Thanks for the post and I especially appreciated the 6 steps listed at the bottom!

[mrm777]

The less I think about it, the better my air consumption.
And nothing will beat just staying wet.

[Travelnsj]

One thing that gives me better bottom time....are 100's

[WaScubaDude]

Perfect buoyancy and trim.
Stop moving so much, just chill those hands and fins.
Relax, relax, relax.
Dive, dive, dive.

Also look at the link that Compu posted up for you. Good stuff.