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How old do you need to be to learn to dive?
Is diving dangerous?
What do I need to learn?
Do you ever offer private classes?
Should I give my equipment to the manufacturer to fix or can your store do it?
How expensive is scuba diving?
Will the fish bug me?
How deep can I dive?
Is it hard to learn to scuba dive?
Do I have to be a great swimmer to learn how to dive?
Do I have to buy scuba gear?
What are the bends?
I lost my certification card, how do I get another one?
Can everyone dive?
I wear contacts/glasses, can I still dive effectively?
Is there any way to see if I would like diving before taking
a certification
class?
How old do you need to be to learn to dive?
We can train at 10 years old but we recommend 12 years old
for our courses.
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Is diving dangerous?
With the right training and attitude, diving can be a safe
and enjoyable sport.
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What do I need to learn?
You need a good attitude and a sense of adventure.
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Do you ever offer private classes?
Yes we do, just come in or give us a call and we will be glad
to set up a private class for you.
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Should I give my equipment to the manufacturer to
fix or can your store do it?
We service many different types of equipment and we have
the largest and most advanced service center in the Richmond
area.
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How expensive is scuba diving?
Open Water Classes typically
range from $200 for the academics and pool and $100 for check
out dives, Advanced Classes are $150 and specialties start
at $75. We often have specials for classes and we offer multi-diver
discounts. Your personal dive gear (mask, fins, snorkel and
boots) typically start around $250 and life support packages
(regulator 1st and 2nd stage, BCD and a dive computer) start
at $800.
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Will the fish bug me?
Usually we end up scaring the fish,
rather than the fish scaring us. Sometimes you’ll
find a curious fish that is just trying to figure out
what you
are, but normally fish and other sea creatures are wary
of the large creature swimming around with them.
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How deep can I dive?
Recreational dive limits are 130 feet
and we strongly recommend that you stay above 60 feet until
you take an advanced diver class to learn about deeper dives.
You can get special technical dive training to dive deeper
than recreational limits.
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Is it hard to learn to scuba dive?
Not at all – it’s
simply breathing and kicking, while you get to explore the
most fascinating environment on the planet.
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Do I have to be a great swimmer to learn how to
dive?
No,
you don’t have to be a great swimmer – but it
definitely helps to be comfortable in the water and the better
shape you are in the better your dive will be.
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Do I have to buy scuba gear?
No, you can rent your gear – however,
you’ll be more comfortable, confident and much more
assured of your safety when you own your own life support
gear!
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What are the bends?
The bends, also known as Decompression
Sickness, is caused by the expansion of nitrogen in the
bloodstream and is caused up by ascending too rapidly
or staying down
too long. It is avoided by proper dive techniques and awareness
of the diver. This is why is it so critical to obtain the
best dive education you can to learn how to prevent this
sort of problem.
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I lost my certification card, how do I get another
one?
Yes we can help, just contact us and we will help you
get a replacement card.
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Can everyone dive?
With the right attitude, almost anyone
who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable
in the water can dive without any problems, however people
with
certain medical conditions will need clearance from a medical
doctor to dive.
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I wear contacts/glasses, can I still dive effectively?
Yes,
many people wear their contacts in the water, the only
risk is that you might lose them – or you can purchase
prescription lenses for your mask.
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Is there any way to see if I
would like diving before taking a certification class?
Yes – try
a Discover Scuba class. It’s a great way to experience
scuba with a professional, learn the basics and see how
you like it.
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