Comments for Expedition Fleet Blog http://expeditionfleetblog.com Scuba Diving Philippines and Palau Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:17:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Comment on Who said scuba diving was safe? by Cherie http://expeditionfleetblog.com/scuba-diving-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-331 Cherie Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:17:20 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=259#comment-331 Amen. You can die doing any sport, this does nothing but put fear into the hearts of people who are wanting to see what it is like to go beyond what they are used to and see sometime that is mysterious and beautiful. Sharks mistake surfers and swimmers for seals and other food sources, that is why every where you read about sharks or going into places where sharks share the space there are advice about times when you should not go into the water because it is popular feeding times and the water is not clear and visible. Sharks are wonderful creatures and everyone needs to know more about them and how to live with them, I know that I would not want to lose this beautiful species just because people are scared, misunderstand, or just want pieces of them. We were put on this earth to live amongst the creatures who were here before us, but yet all we are doing is destroying all of the beauty that we were blessed enough to be included in. Amen.
You can die doing any sport, this does nothing but put fear into the hearts of people who are wanting to see what it is like to go beyond what they are used to and see sometime that is mysterious and beautiful.
Sharks mistake surfers and swimmers for seals and other food sources, that is why every where you read about sharks or going into places where sharks share the space there are advice about times when you should not go into the water because it is popular feeding times and the water is not clear and visible.
Sharks are wonderful creatures and everyone needs to know more about them and how to live with them, I know that I would not want to lose this beautiful species just because people are scared, misunderstand, or just want pieces of them.
We were put on this earth to live amongst the creatures who were here before us, but yet all we are doing is destroying all of the beauty that we were blessed enough to be included in.

]]> Comment on What to buy and not to buy: Scuba diving equipments by Benny Mc http://expeditionfleetblog.com/what-to-buy-and-not-to-buy-scuba-diving-equipments/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Benny Mc Sun, 13 Nov 2011 22:51:37 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=188#comment-328 Good Article but the one thing I tell my divers is ignore the brand and ignore the price, just go with what is comfortable. If you dont feel comfortable then you wont be happy and you wont want to dive so... what was the point of buying expensive equipment that will never be used? A comfortable diver is a safe diver! you wouldnt go into space without a space suit that fits and works so dont go underwater without the same appreciation for your life support system. Also I found only buying gear as you find u need it helps. That way you avoid a sales person flogging you gear that doesnt fit your needs. Good Article but the one thing I tell my divers is ignore the brand and ignore the price, just go with what is comfortable. If you dont feel comfortable then you wont be happy and you wont want to dive so… what was the point of buying expensive equipment that will never be used?

A comfortable diver is a safe diver! you wouldnt go into space without a space suit that fits and works so dont go underwater without the same appreciation for your life support system.

Also I found only buying gear as you find u need it helps. That way you avoid a sales person flogging you gear that doesnt fit your needs.

]]> Comment on Sinus Congestion by JennyMarianne http://expeditionfleetblog.com/sinus-congestion/comment-page-1/#comment-323 JennyMarianne Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:23:08 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=372#comment-323 Oh no! I thought it was bad when I had trouble equalizing and I was only in a class! My nose was giving me trouble and I usually don't have sinus congestion, but the conbination of 'forced' equalization and the 68 degree thermocline near the wreck (FL, USA) was enough to put me out for a bit afterwards. Sounds like you had a lot more trouble than me, and I need to buck up and do some acrobatics! Oh no! I thought it was bad when I had trouble equalizing and I was only in a class! My nose was giving me trouble and I usually don't have sinus congestion, but the conbination of 'forced' equalization and the 68 degree thermocline near the wreck (FL, USA) was enough to put me out for a bit afterwards. Sounds like you had a lot more trouble than me, and I need to buck up and do some acrobatics!

]]> Comment on Who said scuba diving was safe? by Patrick http://expeditionfleetblog.com/scuba-diving-safe/comment-page-1/#comment-321 Patrick Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:25:49 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=259#comment-321 Yeah that photo is fake. Scuba divers are not killed by sharks. And to suggest that they are is pretty revolting to the scuba diving community because they are dedicated to fighting the JAWS stereotype that sharks are mindless killing machines. They are being slaughtered by the hundreds of millions by humans every year and they are amazing creatures that are completely misunderstood. They will be extinct within our lifetimes because of these stupid misconceptions. So while your post's point that scuba diving can be dangerous and that is should always be approached with respect is valid... Yeah that photo is fake. Scuba divers are not killed by sharks. And to suggest that they are is pretty revolting to the scuba diving community because they are dedicated to fighting the JAWS stereotype that sharks are mindless killing machines. They are being slaughtered by the hundreds of millions by humans every year and they are amazing creatures that are completely misunderstood. They will be extinct within our lifetimes because of these stupid misconceptions.

So while your post's point that scuba diving can be dangerous and that is should always be approached with respect is valid…

]]> Comment on The first rule to diving by zamu http://expeditionfleetblog.com/the-first-rule-to-diving/comment-page-1/#comment-319 zamu Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:28:54 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=78#comment-319 ithought rule no.1 is never hold your breath! ithought rule no.1 is never hold your breath!

]]> Comment on The Thing About Sharks and Scuba Diving by Peta http://expeditionfleetblog.com/the-thing-about-sharks/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Peta Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:44:35 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=152#comment-317 Whaddya mean you wouldn't go diving at night!? One of the most enjoyable kinds of diving IMO! Whaddya mean you wouldn't go diving at night!? One of the most enjoyable kinds of diving IMO!

]]> Comment on The first diving gear is… a bell? by how2scuba http://expeditionfleetblog.com/the-first-diving-gear-is%e2%80%a6-a-bell/comment-page-1/#comment-316 how2scuba Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:36:03 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=67#comment-316 Rebreathers are also very very old! They burnt stuff to scrub out the bad gas... Rebreathers are also very very old! They burnt stuff to scrub out the bad gas…

]]> Comment on 3 reasons why diving is best from a live aboard cruise by how2scuba http://expeditionfleetblog.com/3-reasons-why-diving-is-best-from-a-live-aboard-cruise/comment-page-1/#comment-315 how2scuba Mon, 30 May 2011 11:32:39 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=28#comment-315 Nice post! We love live-aboards ! Nice post!
We love live-aboards !

]]> Comment on How Not to Get Lost when Scuba Diving by azchipka http://expeditionfleetblog.com/lost-scuba-diving/comment-page-1/#comment-314 azchipka Sat, 28 May 2011 15:39:30 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=319#comment-314 Funny but recently a number of cell phones have been released that do actually work in up to 30' of water. I saw a dive team actually sending text messages to each other on a shallow reef just the other day. It was very very odd. Divers should consider taking a navigation course to get better underwater navigational skills and the best way to not get lost assuming one lacks said navigation skills it to not dive with out a dive guide or stay with in a close distance to the dive boat. Funny but recently a number of cell phones have been released that do actually work in up to 30' of water. I saw a dive team actually sending text messages to each other on a shallow reef just the other day. It was very very odd.

Divers should consider taking a navigation course to get better underwater navigational skills and the best way to not get lost assuming one lacks said navigation skills it to not dive with out a dive guide or stay with in a close distance to the dive boat.

]]> Comment on The first rule to diving by Avery Z Chipka http://expeditionfleetblog.com/the-first-rule-to-diving/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Avery Z Chipka Sat, 28 May 2011 15:35:54 +0000 http://expeditionfleetblog.com/?p=78#comment-313 First rule of scuba diving learn to swim before attempting to take a scuba course! First rule of scuba diving learn to swim before attempting to take a scuba course!

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