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AIDA Disciplines Question 1: Which image illustrates the term Dynamic without fins (DNF)? Answer: It is the second image. Question 2: Which image illustrates the term Static (STA) Answer: First image Question 3: Which image illustrates the term Dynamic with fins (DYN) Answer: Third image Question 4: Which image illustrates the term Variable Weight (VWT) … Read more
The PADI Freediver course is an introduction to the sport of freediving. The course teaches students how to safely enjoy underwater activities such as snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving without assistance from a breathing device. This blog post will give you everything you need to know about what’s included in the PADI Freediver Course! To … Read more
It is not uncommon for people who do a lot of physical activity to experience muscle cramps. However, it may be more prevalent in divers because they are often doing physical activity underwater as well as on land during the course of a day. The symptoms can range from an occasional twinge to severe pain … Read more
Situated in the South-West Pacific Ocean in the Australia Continent, Fiji is one of the most beautiful archipelagic destinations in the world. Officially the Republic of the Fiji Islands, Fiji is located to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, and is about 1850 miles east of Australia and about 1200 miles south of the … Read more
What is the PADI IDC? The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification. This process … Read more
Barotrauma is the damage caused to ears, lungs, or other parts of the body by a change in air pressure. It occurs when the atmospheric pressure changes, for example during ascent or descent during scuba diving. Barotraumas can also occur near bodies of water from sudden change in ambient air volume due to wave motion. … Read more
Diving is a great sport, but it can be expensive to get started. As someone who has done diving before, I know the feeling of having to choose between your hobbies and your bank account. Luckily for you, there are countries that offer cheap diving lessons! A lot of people think that scuba diving is … Read more
In this humorous blog post, we’ll explore 12 ways to fail your PADI Open Water exam so that you know what not to do on the big day. From forgetting wetsuit defogger and mask strap pins, to not knowing how to use a dive compass or which hand signal is used for emergency ascent, here … Read more
PADI is a diving organization that was founded in 1966. PADI stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors and it offers scuba instruction to people all over the world. The main hand signals used by PADI are easy to learn, making them perfect for beginners! Preview our printable Hand Signals Guide. PADI Hand Signals: Here … Read more
What is the best way to prepare for a cave diving excursion? The answer may be surprising. “Scuba Diving Tips for Cave Divers – Scuba tips best practices when exploring underwater caves. You see, many people think that you need to spend months preparing before venturing into underwater caves. This couldn’t be further from the … Read more
