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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #30 on: June 19, 2007, 03:25:14 PM »

We humans,by being at the sea is risk enough already. We dont belong at sea. We dont have what it takes to live at sea. this is a fact we must be aware if we want to go to the sea. and with this realisation, we take precautions to make our presence safe. if we ignore this basic facts.......then things starts to wrong.....so IMHO....going to the sea is risk enough already.....we must know this...then we will start to dive safe..
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #31 on: June 19, 2007, 03:59:24 PM »

Well said bro, couldn't have put it any better.

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We humans,by being at the sea is risk enough already. We dont belong at sea. We dont have what it takes to live at sea. this is a fact we must be aware if we want to go to the sea. and with this realisation, we take precautions to make our presence safe. if we ignore this basic facts.......then things starts to wrong.....so IMHO....going to the sea is risk enough already.....we must know this...then we will start to dive safe..

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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #32 on: June 19, 2007, 04:15:19 PM »

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Well said bro, couldn't have put it any better.

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We humans,by being at the sea is risk enough already. We dont belong at sea. We dont have what it takes to live at sea. this is a fact we must be aware if we want to go to the sea. and with this realisation, we take precautions to make our presence safe. if we ignore this basic facts.......then things starts to wrong.....so IMHO....going to the sea is risk enough already.....we must know this...then we will start to dive safe..



Agree 100%
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2007, 04:00:55 PM »

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What is BWRAF? [size=9](Hope I dont sound so stupid asking this)[/size]



Its a 'last minute check' you do with your buddy prior to entering the water.

B = BCD -  inflate and deflate it. you dont want it to malfunction when u are in the water
W = Weights - check weight belts
R = Releases - check and familiarise yourself with the releases on your buddy's bcd. So u know where they are should an emergency happens.
A = Air - ask your buddy to breathe through the regulator AND the octopus. Take a look at the SPG and see if the needle on the air gauge remains unmoved. If it moves, then the air is not on.
F = Fins. For obvious reasons. :)


Correct ar, otais?


bro.... i tot F = FINAL OK!!! hehehehe... mana datang fins??? maybe different skool of tot...  ::) ;) :D



In my school of thought, that is the [highlight]School Of Diving - Offshore[/highlight], or more known by its acronym [highlight]SOD-OFF[/highlight], 'F' is for FINS.

Why?

It is a habit of mine that my Dive Buddy has picked up recently. She put her fins in another boat then went on another boat. In the end, I had to swim to the other boat about 600m to and fro in distance, fighting surface current, just to get her fins.

The things you do for certain people  ::)
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #34 on: June 20, 2007, 06:01:28 PM »

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What is BWRAF? [size=9](Hope I dont sound so stupid asking this)[/size]



Its a 'last minute check' you do with your buddy prior to entering the water.

B = BCD -  inflate and deflate it. you dont want it to malfunction when u are in the water
W = Weights - check weight belts
R = Releases - check and familiarise yourself with the releases on your buddy's bcd. So u know where they are should an emergency happens.
A = Air - ask your buddy to breathe through the regulator AND the octopus. Take a look at the SPG and see if the needle on the air gauge remains unmoved. If it moves, then the air is not on.
F = Fins. For obvious reasons. :)


Correct ar, otais?


bro.... i tot F = FINAL OK!!! hehehehe... mana datang fins??? maybe different skool of tot...  ::) ;) :D



In my school of thought, that is the [highlight]School Of Diving - Offshore[/highlight], or more known by its acronym [highlight]SOD-OFF[/highlight], 'F' is for FINS.

Why?

It is a habit of mine that my Dive Buddy has picked up recently. She put her fins in another boat then went on another boat. In the end, I had to swim to the other boat about 600m to and fro in distance, fighting surface current, just to get her fins.

The things you do for certain people  ::)


Auwwwwwww so sweet Deams!  ::)
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #35 on: June 20, 2007, 06:09:51 PM »

Well, a DM has to facilitate for divers. I just use that excuse so people won't ask much. ;D
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #36 on: June 20, 2007, 06:25:51 PM »

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What is BWRAF? [size=9](Hope I dont sound so stupid asking this)[/size]



Its a 'last minute check' you do with your buddy prior to entering the water.

B = BCD -  inflate and deflate it. you dont want it to malfunction when u are in the water
W = Weights - check weight belts
R = Releases - check and familiarise yourself with the releases on your buddy's bcd. So u know where they are should an emergency happens.
A = Air - ask your buddy to breathe through the regulator AND the octopus. Take a look at the SPG and see if the needle on the air gauge remains unmoved. If it moves, then the air is not on.
F = Fins. For obvious reasons. :)


Correct ar, otais?


bro.... i tot F = FINAL OK!!! hehehehe... mana datang fins??? maybe different skool of tot...  ::) ;) :D



In my school of thought, that is the [highlight]School Of Diving - Offshore[/highlight], or more known by its acronym [highlight]SOD-OFF[/highlight], 'F' is for FINS.

Why?

It is a habit of mine that my Dive Buddy has picked up recently. She put her fins in another boat then went on another boat. In the end, I had to swim to the other boat about 600m to and fro in distance, fighting surface current, just to get her fins.

The things you do for certain people  ::)


Auwwwwwww so sweet Deams!  ::)


Your dive buddy is sure one lucky buddy..... ;)
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #37 on: June 20, 2007, 06:36:56 PM »

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Well, a DM has to facilitate for divers. I just use that excuse so people won't ask much. ;D


jord dear, this is my official answer :)
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #38 on: June 20, 2007, 06:39:25 PM »

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1. Decompression Illness

2. Decompression Sickness

3. Lost of gas

4. Malfunction equipment

5. Injury from the unknown

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Thanks for the input.  No.1 & No. 2 is different in what ways/term?


The terms DCS and DCI are synonymous. However, although there should be no difference in the immediate treatment of anyone suffering from these conditions, the terms do not necessarily mean the same.

DCI is an umbrella term for both decompression sickness (DCS) and Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism (CAGE). If u wanna know more abt CAGE u can "Googled" it:)

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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #39 on: June 20, 2007, 06:53:31 PM »

This is my opinion of the 10 known risks although some of it has been highlighted:
1. Complacency
2. Not checking their equipment before diving. Its detrimental that ur equipment must be in good condition. That includes checking ur Tank O-Ring (i noticed not a lot a ppl do that)
3. Panic
4. Pushing beyond limits of ur certification. E.g diving single tank at 55m. We only live once and would want to dive often, so dont risk it

That's all i can think for now altho there's more to it

My RM0.0001 worth opinion
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #40 on: June 21, 2007, 03:06:41 AM »

I can only think one risk, risk of going bankruptcy,  diving really gives your pocket koyak hahahha dive trips and dive equipment bole bankrupt.  Well what the hack u live once, life is too short so enjoy life to the fullest. ( duit tak bole bawa mati)
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #41 on: June 21, 2007, 04:33:25 AM »

Well, I still prefer scuba diving. When I used to skydive, it cost me around RM150 per jump which equals to only about 4 minutes of fun, not inclusive of the plane ride to altitude.

So, scuba diving is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar cheaper than skydiving.
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #42 on: June 21, 2007, 08:43:42 AM »

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1. Decompression Illness

2. Decompression Sickness

3. Lost of gas

4. Malfunction equipment

5. Injury from the unknown

 ;D



Thanks for the input.  No.1 & No. 2 is different in what ways/term?


The terms DCS and DCI are synonymous. However, although there should be no difference in the immediate treatment of anyone suffering from these conditions, the terms do not necessarily mean the same.

DCI is an umbrella term for both decompression sickness (DCS) and Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism (CAGE). If u wanna know more abt CAGE u can "Googled" it:)





DCI.......way,way,way...serious dive injury!...Pressure related injury / breath holding

1) AGE- arterial gas embolism...scariest shit!
2) Pneumothorax...scary!
3) Medistianal Ephysema....little bit fierce
4) Subcutaneos Ephysema.....gggrrrrr under your neck

what ever you do...panic or bla,bla,bla NEVER EVer hold your breath!

DCS....Decompression Sickness / bends...Im sure every diver knows..Type 1 & Type 2 ;)


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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #43 on: June 21, 2007, 10:25:48 AM »

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1. Decompression Illness

2. Decompression Sickness

3. Lost of gas

4. Malfunction equipment

5. Injury from the unknown

 ;D



Thanks for the input.  No.1 & No. 2 is different in what ways/term?


The terms DCS and DCI are synonymous. However, although there should be no difference in the immediate treatment of anyone suffering from these conditions, the terms do not necessarily mean the same.

DCI is an umbrella term for both decompression sickness (DCS) and Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism (CAGE). If u wanna know more abt CAGE u can "Googled" it:)



Will do. Thanks.
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #44 on: June 21, 2007, 10:31:36 AM »

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1. Decompression Illness

2. Decompression Sickness

3. Lost of gas

4. Malfunction equipment

5. Injury from the unknown




Thanks for the input.  No.1 & No. 2 is different in what ways/term?


The terms DCS and DCI are synonymous. However, although there should be no difference in the immediate treatment of anyone suffering from these conditions, the terms do not necessarily mean the same.

DCI is an umbrella term for both decompression sickness (DCS) and Cerebral Arterial Gas Embolism (CAGE). If u wanna know more abt CAGE u can "Googled" it:)





DCI.......way,way,way...serious dive injury!...Pressure related injury / breath holding

1) AGE- arterial gas embolism...scariest shit!
2) Pneumothorax...scary!
3) Medistianal Ephysema....little bit fierce
4) Subcutaneos Ephysema.....gggrrrrr under your neck

what ever you do...panic or bla,bla,bla NEVER EVer hold your breath!

DCS....Decompression Sickness / bends...Im sure every diver knows..Type 1 & Type 2 ;)




 :o Wallawey...very serious stuff.....scary words up there. Thanks for the input.
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #45 on: June 21, 2007, 12:58:09 PM »

serious indeed .. but it is not suppose to be scary, it is suppose to put u on your toe all the time and never take things for granted, never be complacent ....
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Re: 10 known risks in diving
« Reply #46 on: June 21, 2007, 02:27:15 PM »

It's like driving. You've been taught and licensed to drive safely and carefully.
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