Soon, you are going on a holiday, and you might be interested in trying new things. Perhaps in the past you have had an interest in marine life in general. The goal is set, then. You want to try scuba diving in Komodo Island and look at the fishies from a much closer distance. If you have no prior experience, no worries, you can try PADI Discover Scuba Diving.
When you want to spend your holidays enjoying looking at sea animals, going underwater provides better views than above water. Going underwater and swimming with scuba diving gear allows you to witness incredible views of marine animals. You can even swim towards vibrant coral reefs and get close to manta rays and turtles.
What is PADI Discover Scuba Diving?
PADI Discover Scuba Diving is a quick, beginner-friendly introduction to scuba diving. With this programme, people can try diving without needing to complete a diving certification course first. You do not need prior diving experience to take the programme. Such an amazing opportunity should be open for everyone to try. Even if it is only an introduction, it can still lead to a memorable Komodo Island holiday.
While it is a fun experience, this programme does not give you a certified qualification as a scuba diver. You will be provided with high-quality, well-maintained scuba equipment for the introductory dive. Experienced instructors will also assist you with getting familiar with the gear and diving techniques. Safety is still the number one priority here.
Every dive is a memorable adventure, which includes your first dive in Komodo Island. Have no fear, the instructor will serve as your guide and teacher in this programme. You will learn the basics that you need to safely experience breathing underwater. You read that right, you will learn about breathing using the scuba gear while swimming underwater.
Expectation During PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Now, all of this sounds very exciting. However, you should still know what to expect during PADI Discover Scuba Diving and keep yourself grounded. There are a few things to know before you touch the water. Before you dive, the instructor will ask you to get familiar with the scuba diving gear.
- Diving mask: The mask lets you see underwater and also prevents water from entering your eyes.
- Regulator: the mouthpiece that allows you to breathe air that is stored in the tank.
- Air cylinder: the cylinder that stores compressed air that you breathe. This is also commonly called the air tank.
- BCD (Buoyancy Control Device): an inflatable jacket that helps in controlling your buoyancy. You use it to control whether you float or sink.
- Fins: you wear these fins on your feet to help you move better in the water.
Another thing to expect is that you will be in relatively shallow water and accompanied by an instructor. Beginners will be diving as deep as 18 meters under the water if they are over 17 years old. For reference, that is as tall as a 6-storey building. That is still quite tall if you can imagine.
Things to learn in PADI Discover Scuba Diving
After you have become familiar with your scuba diving gear, you will learn a few things while underwater. The instructor will teach you what you should know while underwater and some basic techniques. Keep in mind that while diving in Komodo Island, you will be submerged for an extended period of time.
Even if the water you are diving in is shallow, it can still feel like an unusual experience. It is important to remain calm and remember that you can ask the PADI Discover Scuba Diving instructor for help. It is better to take things slowly to make sure you can take in and understand the instructor.
Breathing underwater and using hand signals
When people go underwater, their first instinct is to hold their breath. The instructor will teach you to breathe using the regulator in your mouth. The main goal is to get comfortable with the equipment. Another thing that might feel unnatural is the fact that you cannot talk. The instructor will teach you basic hand signals for communication underwater.
Moving underwater
The instructor will teach you how to control your buoyancy using the BCD to float, sink and maintain position. After that, the other thing you will learn is how to swim underwater. To conserve air and energy, the instructor will teach you how to use the fins to do smaller, efficient movements.
Basic safety skills
Aside from underwater breathing and movement basics, there are a few things that are important to know. For example, what if your regulator comes out of your mouth? The instructor will teach you how to recover the regulator and clear it of water so you can use it. You will also learn about monitoring dive depth, how long you have been underwater and your remaining air supply.
Book Your PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience with Diving First Komodo
After the PADI Discover Scuba Diving introduction programme, you should know the basics of scuba diving. You may not have become a qualified diver, but you understand enough to dive in Komodo Island. Having a good grasp of underwater movement and buoyancy control will help you have a good time.
Diving First Komodo is the best choice for learning how to scuba dive in Komodo Island. Our experienced professional diving instructors will make sure that it is a safe and memorable time for you. Book your course with Diving First Komodo today and experience the amazing underwater views of Komodo Island.