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12 June 2006, 09:10 PM
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p1mark: What you described I experienced in the Red Sea twice.
It's a dreadful feeling and I too thought I was going to black out.
I found out the cause from a very experienced fellow diver.
Basically I was suffering from a reverse block.
It was caused by having the air-con on too high in the room at night and it dries out your sinouses (spelling?).
It's highly unpleasant and I thought I was a gonner for sure.
Next night I turned off the air-con and didn't have the same problem.
When my g/f came out 4 days later she wacked the air-con up before we it the sack, and sure enough the next day it happened again.
Not conclusive evidence perhaps, but enough to convince me it was the cause.
It's a dreadful feeling and I too thought I was going to black out.
I found out the cause from a very experienced fellow diver.
Basically I was suffering from a reverse block.
It was caused by having the air-con on too high in the room at night and it dries out your sinouses (spelling?).
It's highly unpleasant and I thought I was a gonner for sure.
Next night I turned off the air-con and didn't have the same problem.
When my g/f came out 4 days later she wacked the air-con up before we it the sack, and sure enough the next day it happened again.
Not conclusive evidence perhaps, but enough to convince me it was the cause.
12 June 2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Sheepsplitter
It was caused by having the air-con on too high in the room at night and it dries out your sinouses (spelling?).
It's highly unpleasant and I thought I was a gonner for sure.
It's highly unpleasant and I thought I was a gonner for sure.
21 June 2006, 08:58 PM
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I did it Open Water Diver and booked to do Advanced in October (with a little fun diving booked for July)
Not bad for a girl who hates water, enclosed spaces and open spaces
God help the rest of the diving community
22 June 2006, 06:33 AM
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Congratulations.
Welcome to a whole new world of fun.
Make sure you contiunue to dive regularly and review your skills after each dive gap.
Get yourself over to the Red Sea at some point and see some real sea life :-)
Welcome to a whole new world of fun.
Make sure you contiunue to dive regularly and review your skills after each dive gap.
Get yourself over to the Red Sea at some point and see some real sea life :-)
22 June 2006, 08:14 AM
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If reefs are going to be your thing I think the mecca for that is got to be the Great Barrier Reef.
Most reefs around the world have very colourful fish but seem to have a set variety, the GBR has them ALL.
For me I think Nirvana will be Bikini Atoll if I ever get there.
Andy
Most reefs around the world have very colourful fish but seem to have a set variety, the GBR has them ALL.
For me I think Nirvana will be Bikini Atoll if I ever get there.
Andy
22 June 2006, 09:16 AM
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GBR is truly amazing, but then I've never been to Bikini/Truk yet. My old boss went to Truk and said it was in a league above the GBR. Apparently loads of japanese ships/planes in a lagoon thats got more life than the GBR. 
22 June 2006, 10:28 AM
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Congratulations..............
Get some dives in, and when you have some more experience, consider doing the "Rescue Diver" course.
IMHO, it's by far the most worth while course to do, and will give you BAGS of confidence.
Mark.
Get some dives in, and when you have some more experience, consider doing the "Rescue Diver" course.
IMHO, it's by far the most worth while course to do, and will give you BAGS of confidence.
Mark.
22 June 2006, 09:19 PM
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Years ago I leant to scuba and read the dive mags and marveled at the depths the heros did.
Over the years my diving has progressed and last October I found myself with my YBOD on a deep week in Sardinia with some of the current heros.
To my surprise they admire us UK divers due to sea conditions we dive in. The best bit was on the last dive, the handshakes on the first deco stop from my friends welcoming me to the 100m club.
Take your time and enjoy your diving - have fun - avoid the macho crap out there.
Over the years my diving has progressed and last October I found myself with my YBOD on a deep week in Sardinia with some of the current heros.
To my surprise they admire us UK divers due to sea conditions we dive in. The best bit was on the last dive, the handshakes on the first deco stop from my friends welcoming me to the 100m club.
Take your time and enjoy your diving - have fun - avoid the macho crap out there.
22 June 2006, 10:19 PM
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cheers all I've got 4 weeks til Im back diving again and it seems like forever 
Anyone got knowledge/experience of diving in Egypt in december? My dive buddy wants to go but I've heard its pretty rough that late in winter?
Anyone got knowledge/experience of diving in Egypt in december? My dive buddy wants to go but I've heard its pretty rough that late in winter?
22 June 2006, 11:55 PM
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Aquanaut,
OH THE IRONY ! 
Mark.
I found myself with my YBOD on a deep week in Sardinia
The best bit was on the last dive, the handshakes on the first deco stop from my friends welcoming me to the 100m club
Take your time and enjoy your diving - have fun - avoid the macho crap out there
Mark.
23 June 2006, 10:31 PM
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Ok a bit boastful (beer tastic)
My point still stands, anyone can do anything - me I'm nothing special.
Been there done that and the best dives to see colourful life are the shallow ones.
Always dive with a good bunch of people and have a laugh.
Brumdaisy - I've done the Red Sea in January and it is cooler which can be a bonus. If you are unlucky the wind will get up.
Don't be afraid to take seasickness pills if you think you may suffer. Take some advice on them though as some really knock you out.
My point still stands, anyone can do anything - me I'm nothing special.
Been there done that and the best dives to see colourful life are the shallow ones.
Always dive with a good bunch of people and have a laugh.
Brumdaisy - I've done the Red Sea in January and it is cooler which can be a bonus. If you are unlucky the wind will get up.
Don't be afraid to take seasickness pills if you think you may suffer. Take some advice on them though as some really knock you out.
24 June 2006, 12:19 AM
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cheers for that. never been seasick in my life.... until the second day of my open water.... and i had curry the night before buy hey at least i got to prove that you can vomit thru a regulator
buy hey at least i got to prove that you can vomit thru a regulator
24 June 2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by brumdaisy
cheers for that. never been seasick in my life.... until the second day of my open water.... and i had curry the night before buy hey at least i got to prove that you can vomit thru a regulator
buy hey at least i got to prove that you can vomit thru a regulator The fish like it though - they're like OMG FREE FOOD!
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