Diving in Belize is like no other! Belize is considered a
diving mecca, as it offers a variety of dive sites including wall dives, reef
dives, cave dives, drift dives, and coral-garden diving, to name a few. Dive
within the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest Barrier Reef glistened with
a variety of natural corals and populated with marine habitats. If diving is
your passion, diving in Belize must be on the top of your bucket-list. Sharpen
your scuba skills in Belize and enjoy learning new ones as you witness amazing
sea life and a chance to explore mid-ocean atolls. The following are 5 of our
very own diving tips:
Having a constant add and vent air on your BCD is a sign of
being overweighed. Making it difficult to become streamlined. Knowing what is
your adequate weight to dive makes you more or less streamlined.
Tip 2: Distributing
Weights
When distributing weights, place an equal amount on both
sides of a weighted-integrated BCD or weight belt. Sure you may say….’well
weight is relevant and constant’, but underwater it is of much importance.
Think about the way a boat glides through the water. Many times a captain may
say…can I get two people on the left or right side? Ever wondered why? He is trying to balance the boat, not only
for a smoother ride, but to ensure that the boat is streamlined and can glide
through the water with as less resistance as possible. The same happens when
you scuba dive.
Tip 3 Proper Trim
A streamlined diver is horizontal in the water. This is an
entry-level scuba diver skill but like many others it is one that you continue
to practice and perfect beyond your certification.
Tip 4-Streamlined Importance
Divers who swim with a diagonal orientation push a wave of
water in front, resulting in the use of more air and you as the diver to become
tired. This can be compare to vehicles being tested in an air vent. The more
push upwards the less streamlined you become resulting in more resistance and usage
of air.
TIP 5 Secure all your Gear
Be sure to secure all accessory gear close to your body.
Again, this reduces drag and resistance, making your dive a more pleasant and
enjoyable one.
If you are planning on visiting Belize, be sure to dive with
Splash Dive Center in Placencia, Belize for an ultimate diving experience. Our
certified guides will provide you with tips before, during, and after your
dives, so as to enhance your diving skills.
Splash Dive Center is a PADI Resort Facility and an
Instructor Development Center. To learn more about diving in Belize contact me
at patricia@splashbelize.com
