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Improved air consumption not only comes with time and comfort level underwater, it can be improved dramatically with improved buoyancy and pre-dive preparation. The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course provides skills and training that can help with your air consumption. During this course, students are exposed to extra time underwater, improving comfort level and skills such as Navigation, Deep dives and even Peak Performance Buoyancy. Your level of physical fitness can also affect your air consumption. Logically, the more fit you are and the more comfortable you are underwater will improve your overall air consumption. Please visit our Classes Page for more information.

Improved buoyancy comes from more time and experience underwater. It can also be improved with properly fitting gear and the correct weight being worn. The PADI Specialty Class, Peak Performance Buoyancy, can help! During this class, your instructor can determine the right gear configuration and weight worn depending on the environment you are diving in. Additionally, your instructor will introduce and practice specific skills that will aid your quest for perfect buoyancy control. Peak Performance Buoyancy is offered both as a distinct PADI Specialty or can be offered as an elective dive during your Advanced Open Water class. An additional benefit of improved buoyancy control is typically an improvement of air consumption. Please visit our Classes Page for more information

Fear not! Water entering masks can be a common experience in scuba diving, however, during the PADI Open Water Diver class, your instructor will teach you how to drain your mask of water while underwater simply. You will have plenty of practice. Additionally, a properly fitting mask can have a dramatic affect in keeping water out of your mask. It is important to be sized correctly for your mask as they are not one size fits all. There are also masks that have a convenient purge valve (one way valve) that makes clearing water from your mask even easier. Our experienced dive instructors can help you find the perfectly fitting mask either in-store, over the phone or on live chat.

Often, the fear of the unknown is the greatest block to learning how to scuba dive. If you are comfortable swimming while wearing a mask, snorkel and fins, you should enjoy scuba diving. Some people often say it is easier to scuba dive as you do not have to be glued to the surface. A great and safe way to see if scuba is right for you is attending a Discover Scuba session. During Discover Scuba experiences, you are introduced to scuba diving in the safety of a pool environment while learning some basic skills. As a first experience, students will generally determine if this is the sport for them. In some locations, once students have tried scuba in the pool, they have the option to go on a shallow dive in the open water under direct supervision and control of an instructor. Once you fall in love with SCUBA, your next step is the PADI Open Water Diver class! Please visit our Classes Page for more information. Please note that Discover Scuba is not a certification course, though you will receive partial credit for your PADI Open Water Diver course.

Your comfort level underwater is all important for both enjoyment and safety. Wearing the correct exposure protection is critical. The thickness of your wetsuit as well as the addition of accessories such as gloves, hoods, hooded vests and boots can keep you warm and comfortable during your time underwater.

The PADI Open Water Diver certification course is carefully designed to ensure you have a high level of comfort while you are scuba diving. You will spend hours in the pool, learning and practicing your skills, while achieving a level of comfort and proficiency. You will be under direct supervision of a dive instructor while you are a student and we are trained to identify any sources of stress and help you overcome those occurrences.