When people first heard that I was a diver,
There are only two possible reactions:
1. The other party is also a diver, the unexpected harvest is the same, the box is opened, and a potential Buddy is harvested
2. The other person knows nothing about diving, but throws you a series of questions
Q Aren't you afraid of encountering sharks?
(My heart: Then I'm happy to die!) ）
Q You must have achieved financial freedom, right?
(My heart: I'm really just an ordinary hit worker...) ）
Q You must have a lot of vacations, right?
(My heart: that's because you haven't seen me take a leave of absence for diving fancy... ）
Whenever this happens, my mind fills with the wèn and I don't bother to explain it.
Today, PADI comes to interrogate the most common misconceptions that non-divers have about divers, save you from dealing with doubts, and shatter a wave of rumors. Let's take a look at the following questions if you have also been asked
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01
Diving is a high-risk sport and encounters man-eating sharks
Many divers consider diving to be a dangerous sport, mainly because there are sharks in the water. As everyone knows, most of the scenes where giant sharks attack people are just derived from the stereotypes of the movie.
Science has proven that at least 18 species of animals in the world are more dangerous than sharks, including dogs, deer and cattle.
The vast majority of sharks in the ocean are very shy, and humans are not on shark menus. They prefer round seals to humans with low fat levels.
Even if a shark attack occurs, the probability of occurrence is much smaller than that of being struck by lightning, which is a small witch compared to the killing of sharks by humans. You know, for the majority of divers, swimming with sharks is a very lucky and happy thing. You must know that in order to be able to see sharks in the sea, we really "throw a lot of money" into the sea.
02
Learning to dive is very expensive
Most people consider it an expensive sport before they even get started diving.
Surveys show that the cost of becoming a qualified diver is about the same as learning other outdoor sports. The cost of the PADI Open Water Course is roughly equivalent to the following activities:
A climbing course that can be completed in one weekend;
Four private yoga sessions;
3 hours of private golf lessons;
Unlike these activities, the PADI Diving Certificate is universal and valid for life. This means that you can unlock 71% of the beauty of the ocean through the diving license, and try new dive sites and visit new seas by upgrading your diving level and accumulating experience.
Therefore, learning to dive is really not "so" expensive, and it is very cost-effective!
03
Will you be tired of diving with an oxygen tank on your back?
Whenever I hear a non-diver ask me how it feels to dive with an oxygen tank on my back, I feel the same way
We dive with compressed air, the cylinder contains a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen, and like the normal air we breathe, the cylinder will contain 21% oxygen and 78% nitrogen. Only in an emergency may divers need to breathe pure oxygen.
If you go diving with an oxygen tank, it's really Barbie Q...
04
Diving is only possible in tropical waters
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Image courtesy of Dalian Seaspeed Diving Center
In our motherland, Guangdong Zhuhai Wanshan Island, Guangdong Shenzhen, Hainan Boundary Island, Hainan Wuzhizhou, Zhejiang Qiandao Lake, Fujian Xiamen, Shandong Qingdao, Liaoning Dalian, Yunnan Fuxian Lake, Hubei Xiandao Lake, Beijing around the stunning underwater scenery.
Photo credit: Changchun United Scuba PADI Diving Center
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05
Dive deep to see interesting marine animals
One of the most common questions non-divers ask is, "How deep can you dive?" ”
While some divers do become obsessed with depth and learn to dive deeper, the vast majority of divers dive at a depth of 18 meters.
Because the water at this depth will be warmer and brighter, most beautiful corals and marine animals will also appear at this depth. For divers, it is also possible to experience a longer period of time.
06
Divers are all expert swimmers
Having certain swimming skills is indeed one of the prerequisites for becoming a diver, but this really does not mean that diving is necessarily = swimming athlete.
In contrast to competitive swimming, diving does not require strenuous activity. Experienced divers are relaxed when diving, and they usually use their arms less often and more by slowly kicking and flipping forward.
With the guidance of a professional at PADI, almost everyone can open the door to the world of diving. For small partners with physical difficulties, paDI Adaptive Technology Expertise Course can also help people with disabilities feel the beauty of the sea.
07
Learning to dive is difficult and takes a long time
This question also confuses many friends who want to learn to dive. In the past, learning to dive was a bit of a hassle, taking weeks of training, and cadets had to go through militarized training to learn skills that had nothing to do with recreational diving.
Today, after continuous development, it only takes 4 days to obtain certification for a scuba diving certificate and the flexibility to do paperless theoretical study.
If you've already completed your theory course ahead of schedule and completed your training in calm waters, you're only a weekend away from becoming a professional OW diver!
08
Diving is a sport suitable for young people
In fact, divers do not "discriminate" by age. On the contrary, many older divers are very passionate about diving and have a lot of fun. Take a look at the story of this 73-year-old old sea boy who will definitely change your mind.
Of course, if you are over 45 years of age and are currently receiving medical care or have any of the following health problems, please consult your doctor before signing up for a scuba diving course. Remember to bring a scuba medical questionnaire.
- Have a habit of smoking and cigars
- High cholesterol or high blood pressure
- Have a family history of heart attack or stroke
- Have diabetes
09
I have claustrophobia and I can't dive
In fact, many people think that they have claustrophobia is unfounded, because many people will be afraid of the space that looks dark and deep, but in fact, the diving environment is really not so dark, nor is it so closed, after all, we are in open water.