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Lake Superior Divers Supply and School provides diving classes, diving equipment, activities, and more to Duluth, MN.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Superior Divers Supply and School
Is It Hard To Learn To Scuba Dive?
No. In fact, it's easier than you ever imagined - especially if you're already comfortable in the water. The course is "performance-based," which means that you progress as you learn and demonstrate knowledge and skill.
Do I Have To Meet Any Special Qualifications or Considerations Before I Can Participate in a Scuba Class?
No. Generally speaking, anyone in good average health and at least 12 years old can participate.
Do I Have To Be a Great Swimmer To Be Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver?
No. All you need to be is a reasonably proficient swimmer who is comfortable and relaxed in the water. The only swimming required for the PADI certification is a 200-yard swim and floating or treading water for 10 minutes.
What Is PADI?
PADI is the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, the largest scuba training organization in the world. PADI develops scuba programs and diver training products, monitors the scuba training conducted by more than 67,000 PADI professionals worldwide, maintains diver certification records, and issues your diver certification credentials. In addition, PADI maintains various support services for PADI Dive Centers and Resorts. Founded in 1966, today, you'll find PADI professionals in more than 170 countries and territories, as well as international service offices in nine countries. Approximately seven out of ten North American divers are certified by PADI, and approximately 55% of all divers worldwide are certified by PADI.
What Does It Mean To Be Certified?
It means that you've learned basic scuba diving skills from a licensed instructor and are qualified to dive in open water with a buddy, with or without a Divemaster present. Dive operators will require your certification card before they let you dive with them.
How Often Do I Have To Renew My Certification?
Your certification is good for life. We recommend that you dive at least 12 times per year to keep your skills current and that you take a SCUBA tune-up after an extended period of non-diving. A rule of thumb: if you last dived in the past six months, you can use a tune-up.
How Long Does a Tank of Air Last?
Unfortunately, this is a common question that doesn't have a single answer. People breathe at different rates, and you breathe faster when you're swimming than when you're resting. Also, the deeper you go, the quicker you use your air, and you can get different-sized tanks. So, the answer is "it depends." This is why divers have a gauge that tells them how much air they have left at all times.
My Ears Hurt When I Dive to the Bottom of a Pool. Won’t They Hurt When I Scuba Dive?
Your ears hurt because water pressure pushes in on your ear drum. In your scuba course, you'll learn a simple technique to equalize your ears to the surrounding pressure, much like you do when you land in an airplane, and they won't hurt at all.
Is Scuba Diving Dangerous?
Not really. Statistics show that recreational scuba diving is about as safe as swimming. Certainly, there are potential hazards, so you need training and certification. But, like driving a car, as long as you follow the rules and use common sense, it's pretty safe.
How Do I Sign Up?
Contact us or stop by the shop to sign up for classes.