Want to Learn Great Buoyancy Control?

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Slow Down Speed Limit

Slow Things Down for Buoyancy Control

I get asked all the time, “How can I improve my buoyancy control?”. Many people think that there is a silver bullet that will allow them to have precision buoyancy control. You want to know the truth? There is none. If you want to gain awesome buoyancy control, all you need to do is slow yourself down. If you can slow down your mind, you’ll start to think like an expert diver. If you can think like an expert diver, you’ll start to preform like an expert diver. Then your divers will be exponentially more enjoyable. You’ll be surprised how your mind can cause you to become a better diver. [Read more...]

Top 5 Most Important Scuba Diving Classes

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Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

I wanted to share my top 5 list of important scuba diving classes. The open water class is what gets us started, so let’s target the continuing education classes after our initial open water class. Here is my list and reasons. Keep in mind, this list is agency independent and does not promote one agencies classes over another. I look forward to your list.

1) Buoyancy – Peak Performance Buoyancy, Advanced Buoyancy, or whatever people want to call it in my opinion is the most important class a person should take right after getting certified. This class should teach students how to position their weights to achieve good trim, what is good trim, proper weighting, correct breathing patterns, and thoughtful movements through the water column. Propulsion techniques should also be added. [Read more...]

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