Common Mistakes New DIvers Make

[@markm6216]

Great video and some really smart info - thank you

[@coralkeyscuba]

So welcome. Working on some more right now. Thanks for watching. Freddy

[@LenHere]

What's your dive watch, and do you actually dive with it??

[@coralkeyscuba]

It is a Momentum dive watch. My second one in 20 years. Although I have used it for diving occasionally, I normally do not. It is rugged, and durable and I love the white face rather than a lot of the other choices out there. I typically replace it with a dive computer on a trip. Currently I am using the Shearwater Tern TX. Thanks for watching. Freddy

[@TrishT-me6nj]

This was very informative. I'm a newer diver and have friends who are very experienced, and we had a great discussion after I got them to watch this! I can't wait for the buoyancy tips.😊

[@coralkeyscuba]

Coming soon. Thanks for watching. Being newer, is a great place to be. Very exciting when so much is new. Go slow and enjoy your journey. Thanks for watching. More to come soon. Freddy

[@iabpdoc]

Great informational video!!

[@LeviathanScuba]

Thank you for the kind words. Hope it helps in some way. Take care, Freddy

[@jhare18]

Thanks a Lot 💯/💯👏👏👏👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽For all the Safety TIPS and Precious Reminder 💯/💯

[@LeviathanScuba]

Makes us all better. Thank you for the response. More to come soon. Freddy

[@MichaelGoodness]

Why would a backplate and wing be considered “the wrong equipment”?

[@David-ij4bf]

@MichaelGoodness, Backplate and Wing may not be the ideal choice for every dive you are trying to do. If you're going doubles, backplate is the right answer. Suppose, however, you are doing a warm water dive on a single tank. It is nice to have pockets, not worry about a crotch strap, carry ditchable weights, and have fully adjustable shoulder harnesses. All of these things are easier with a traditional style BCD. A backplate can be made to have all these things but then you've just spent way more effort to solve something that could have been done in one step. The best approach is to head to your local dive shop and tell the experts there what type of diving you are hoping to try. You will find that they, like Freddy here, have some great ideas to incorporate! He certainly has shared plenty of wisdom with me and I am better for it.

[@coralkeyscuba]

It is possible to dive any kind of equipment you want to. But, is it ideal for the type of diving you are going to do? Recreational diving and Technical diving are different in numerous ways. A backplate system is more customizable for technical needs. So being modular, you get the pieces you want for the dive you are doing. Example, would be if you were doing side mount, or twin tanks, etc. The manufacturers have created numerous set ups for divers that are comfortable, convenient and packaged to fit your need. That is how the back inflate travel BC was born. It gives the best parts of the back mounted bladders like a backplate design but they made it so very convenient and comfortable. Example would be easy adjustable padded straps instead of nylon webbing that you add pads to. They removed the crotch strap and made the waist strap fit so much better. Weight pockets or pouches built right in. I could go on and on. General rule of thumb is technical divers modify their back plate parts and pieces for technical diving. Recreational divers choose a bcd that best fits their style of diving. But, You can obviously do anything you want to. That is the beauty of our sport with the options available to us. Thanks for watching. Freddy

[@coralkeyscuba]

@@David-ij4bf I couldn't have said it better myself. Thanks for joining in and making it a community answer. Thanks for watching. Freddy

[@LeviathanScuba]

@@David-ij4bf I wish I could hire you. You said it perfectly. Thanks for being eyes and ears on the topic. More to come soon, Freddy.

[@katiecline1897]

I have about 10 dives under my belt and I’m currently working on my deep dive cert. i am very much enjoying your videos! Thank you. Maybe one day I’ll get out of idaho lakes and into the ocean.

[@LeviathanScuba]

Congratulations. It is a long journey that is most rewarding. Enjoy, thanks for watching. More to come soon. Freddy

[@davedonati206]

Hi Freddy, all great examples. You nailed it!

[@LeviathanScuba]

Thank you for the kind words. On to the next one. Freddy

[@dive1580]

I'll bite on the 0 air in the BCD. Surely diving a (thicker) wetsuit and wanting to be neutral at different depth benefit from a little air in the BCD from time to time?

[@LeviathanScuba]

I am actually diving this last year without a BCD at all just to prove the point that you don't need air in your bc. Get the weight right and practice your buoyancy skills and you will experience a wonderful feeling. Doesn't really matter how thick a suit you use. You just adjust your weight accordingly. No suit at all still works with no air. Thanks for watching. More to come soon. Freddy

[@dive1580]

​@@LeviathanScuba Thanks for the reply. I'm looking forward to what you have to say on the topic. Don't get me wrong, I totally agree that you can dive without using a bcd, I just don't see why to recommend it "in general".

[@jonnieinbangkok]

You come off as a goof-ball diver who'll jump in without their fins, mask, or even air on; as a solo diver, these acts would kill me.

[@LeviathanScuba]

What can I say... I am serious about scuba diving and safe but I cannot say I have never jumped in without my fins. I even lost my cell phone once and misplaced my truck keys. Human I guess. Keep it safe Jonnie. Thanks for watching. More to come soon. Freddy

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Yes agree, old overweight shoulder frozen divers shouldn't use plate & wing BCDs 😂 😂 😂