Taking scuba diving class!

**MissTwisties** · 03-01-06, 05:53 PM

Man, am I scared...LOL Man God is sending me to take a trial class for scuba diving on Friday, and if I'm still alive after the experience, we'll both take the classes to get certified. I'm a little worried I'll have a hard time breathing in that thing...

We're going to Florida in April, and he want us to go scuba dive...ick!

**TheIglu** · 03-01-06, 05:57 PM

It's a blast!

It is good to get hobbies that you can do together. Just make sure you do it a few times on your own so he knows you enjoy it and you're not just doing it to appease him. Women who have lives and interests of their own kick ass!

**bump909** · 03-01-06, 06:26 PM

i tried doing scuba diving.. i sucked at it and snorkeling too. that's not saying much coming from me, though.

**old timer** · 03-01-06, 06:30 PM

Finally , ANOTHER diver in NESR...

I've been diving for 28 years , gotten my Master Diver certification and can't tell you how great a sport it is . Above all , just relax and enjoy the sensation of breathing underwater and being weightless .

I've been diving from Comet Pond in Hubbardston to the lagoons of Tahiti and Bora Bora and about a hundred stops in between . If I can be of any help , dont hesitate to ask .

Welcome aboard...

**bump909** · 03-01-06, 06:33 PM

comet pond.. man that brings me back. hubbardston native here.

**need4speed** · 03-01-06, 06:47 PM

I've done scuba so has the wife not a problem V. But I like muff diving better

**PinHead** · 03-01-06, 06:51 PM

Buy my old Scuba gear!

**MissTwisties** · 03-01-06, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by PinHead
Buy my old Scuba gear!

What do you have? What size? Man God and I have nothing. We have to buy everything from zero...

THanks everyone. I'm nervous because I know I have hyperventilation when I get nervous, so I will have to control myself and make myself CALM DOWN....lol

**OreoGaborio** · 03-01-06, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by MissTwisties
What do you have? What size? Man God and I have nothing. We have to buy everything from zero...

THanks everyone. I'm nervous because I know I have hyperventilation when I get nervous, so I will have to control myself and make myself CALM DOWN....lol

Well, on the bright side, it'll teach you how to calm the frig down

**JeffL** · 03-01-06, 07:32 PM

Its a little cold to be swimming out isnt it?

**neuthunder** · 03-01-06, 07:53 PM

northeastern supposively offers scuba as a 1 credit class or something... i've been meaning to look into takin it as an elective.

**MissTwisties** · 03-01-06, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by JeffL
Its a little cold to be swimming out isnt it?

It's an indoor pool, 84 degrees all year round.

http://www.weu.com/scuba.htm

**PinHead** · 03-01-06, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by MissTwisties
What do you have? What size? Man God and I have nothing. We have to buy everything from zero...

THanks everyone. I'm nervous because I know I have hyperventilation when I get nervous, so I will have to control myself and make myself CALM DOWN....lol

I will get it all together and get back to ya. It is basicaly everything you need besides the basics, mask, snorkel,fins,booties,gloves. I have a pic somewhere and I would sell it cheap. I don't plan on going diving anymore. This stuff has been sitting and it all looks like new. ALL of the gear would need to be gone through before it was used for obvious reasons, and the tank needs a hydro test, it's still full of air.

**LowSider** · 03-01-06, 11:55 PM

I have been diving for 3 or so years. I am up to Advanced Open Water.

As long as you take your class through PADI, you will be all set. They have a great program.

**Punjistick** · 03-02-06, 04:10 AM

Originally posted by old timer
Finally , ANOTHER diver in NESR... I've been diving for 28 years , gotten my Master Diver certification and can't tell you how great a sport it is . Above all , just relax and enjoy the sensation of breathing underwater and being weightless .

I've been diving from Comet Pond in Hubbardston to the lagoons of Tahiti and Bora Bora and about a hundred stops in between . If I can be of any help , dont hesitate to ask .

Welcome aboard...

Cool

I have my advance open water. I know what you mean; I've been on some sweet dives. Dove with reef sharks while they were being fed in Bahamas, a night dive in Hawaii and saw tons of manta rays, as well as countless dives in the Caribbean (Barbados, Costa Rica, St. Thomas, etc.) One of the-and possibly only-positive things about going to Mass. Maritime Academy is you get to see some neat places. It seems like there might be several divers lurking about....it would be nice to setup a NESR dive when the weather gets warmer

**bentbryan** · 03-02-06, 06:21 AM

V, lemmie know if you have any questions. I'm a certified dive master and have done everthing from ice diving and wreck penetration to advanced nitrox and decompression.

Have fun, stay safe and don't hold your breath!

**bentbryan** · 03-02-06, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by JeffL
Its a little cold to be swimming out isnt it?

Nope. I've dove in New England waters every month of the year.

**MissTwisties** · 03-02-06, 07:01 AM

Originally posted by bentbryan
V, lemmie know if you have any questions. I'm a certified dive master and have done everthing from ice diving and wreck penetration to advanced nitrox and decompression.

Have fun, stay safe and don't hold your breath!

Thanks Bentbryan! My main concern right now is about my hyperventilation and nervousness. I'm a pussy, but I have to try. I was much less worried when it was time to learn how to ride a motorcycle. There is something about being under water with no air (if the tank fail to do it's job) that makes me very uncomfortable. Usually I'm not the type to let my fears stop me and I will at least try it and do my best to succeed...I have been trying to find someone to go take the trial class with me, because Man God can't come with me for lack of babysitter on such short notice...(this is this coming Friday).

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

**MissTwisties** · 03-02-06, 09:39 AM

Woohoo! I got another girl to go with me! Awsome! I think it's gonna make it easier on me to go with someone else.

**MsHap** · 03-02-06, 10:22 AM

Good Luck, Miss Twisties.

You will have fun.

What shop are you taking it at?

I am a diving instructor.
I teach at East Coast Divers www.ecdivers.com
and Boston University

neuthunder, My friend Dan teachs that class. You would have alot of fun. He is a great guy and we do the open waters together in the spring.

**MsHap** · 03-02-06, 10:24 AM

Hey bentbryan, I am a Tech Instructor

Adv. Nitrox, Adv. TriMix, Extended Range, Gas Blending, Rebreathers.

Cave and Wreck are the only diving I find fun.
What good wrecks are around here?

**MsHap** · 03-02-06, 10:25 AM

Originally posted by bentbryan
Nope. I've dove in New England waters every month of the year.

They are not taking Open Water Students out in the Ocean until May.

She will be learning in a pool and classroom till then.

**MissTwisties** · 03-02-06, 10:56 AM

MisHap, I'm taking the class at http://www.weu.com/scuba.htm

(Wilderness Experiences, Westfield Water Sports in Southwick)

**MsHap** · 03-02-06, 10:58 AM

Sorry I saw that after I replied

**bbhzx10** · 03-02-06, 11:06 AM

What good wrecks are around here?

Chester Poling:
http://www.mwdc.org/Shipwrecks/poling.htm
The Coyote:
http://www.wreckhunter.net/DataPages/coyote-dat.htm
Stay away from the lady in the lake, the local dive shop talks it up, alot. And it sucks.

Taking scuba diving class!

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