First Dive!!!

[Mr Byrnes]

Was pretty cool! I picked up a new wetsuit which made me like a cork so getting down was a little tough at first but once down just the sensation of breathing under water was totally new. Totally new! I cant even discribe something similar. It was almost a similar andenrillin rush as skydiving but different.

The second dive proved to be a little more difficult as my mask constantly leaked because I hadnt trimmed my hoodie around my mask, that stressed me out a bit but I guess its correctable by trimming the hoodie. What was easy in the pool becomes more difficult in the ocean thats for sure, even simple things like breathing from a buddys octo are a lot different when your in the ocean... Although I dig it because its kinda like a challenege. If I successfully completed everything right away it wouldnt be as cool in my book. Next Saturday I will be finishing up my certification im excited and nervous at the same time a week before...

[karmajewell]

Hi again just my 2 cents. I would not suggest trimming your hood as it will not last you as long. What you can do is ask your instructor to demonstrate how to pull your hood over your mask skirt. It's really easy to do it sounds like someone just needs to show you. Don't be shy that's what your instructor is there for. It's a quik trick to help you feel more comfy in the ocean on everydive. Good luck with your certification, you are gunna lovbe it! Welcome to the forum and to the wonderful world of scuba diving:) See ya around divetripper.