Diving generally requires a number of skills and rules that must be followed in order for an individual to have a safe and enjoyable dive. However, due to the business of daily life, diving vacations and local trips are frequently postponed. When months or years pass between dives, it is time to think about taking a diving refresher course, check out some reasons below to think about why you should do a refresher.
At Scuba Junkie, we usually will ask a guest to sign up for a refresher if they have not been diving in more than 6 months. However this might change depending on the level & number of dives that they have. For example, a new diver who hasn’t been diving at all for at least 6 months is recommended to take the refresher course where as a very experienced diver with over 100 dives might not need to. A responsible diver should be able to determine if they need a refresher course before going diving.
Being an inactive diver for an extended period of time will likely cause you to forget some diving knowledge. The skills & important tips that you once learned may fade away throughout the time if you haven’t been able to dive. This is why a refresher is important because it helps to review all the knowledge that you may have forgotten. Skills that will be taught in a refresher course include: mask clearing, regulator recovery, buoyancy control, buddy check etc. Scuba Junkie conducts our refresher course directly in the ocean. But don’t worry as we only do it at a shallow area where it is shallow enough for you to stand up if needed.
One of the most common problems that people who haven’t dived in a long time face is forgetting how to put their gear together. Diving gear is the most significant aspect of a diver’s underwater support system, thus it’s crucial to set it up properly before entering the water. The instructor will demonstrate how to properly assemble your gear and remind you of the pre-dive safety checks during the refresher session. They will also inform you of the usual blunders to avoid.
Some divers may develop a few bad diving habits after years of inactivity. They might well forget about proper dive procedures, putting their dive buddy or dive group in danger while diving. A refresher will assist in fine-tuning any potential issues. During the refresher, the instructor will be able to identify and correct any bad diving habits you have. Being a competent diver will make the dive safer and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
As we all know, the world is changing all the time, and the diving world is no exception. An Open Water course from ten years ago may look very different from one we have today. If you haven’t dived in a long time, you may have missed out on the most recent diving technology. The dive computers and cameras are the best examples of this.
If it’s been a while between your dives, take a refresher with Scuba Junkie Kota Kinabalu with one of our professional and experienced staff, its more than just skills, in the long run it will help you build confidence in yourself and fellow divers, making the experience unforgettable!
