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<\/a>Yes, it's that time of year again. \u00a0Time to roll out that most popular New Year's cliche: \"A New Year, A New You.\" \u00a0Time to hear about everyone's New Year's Resolutions and know there's, like, a 10% change they will actually see it through. \u00a0Well, if you haven't jumped on the resolution bandwagon yet, we have a short list of realistic goals you can and should make for yourself this year.<\/p>\n

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2017 New Year's Resolutions for Divers:<\/h2>\n

Dive More!<\/span><\/h3>\n
No matter how much you currently scuba\u00a0dive, every diver wishes they could dive more. $\"Diver\"$ <\/a> \u00a0This can be accomplished pretty easily if you live near the ocean. \u00a0All you need to do is take a hard look at your life schedule and decide where you can carve out some extra time to go blow some bubbles. \u00a0You don't have to commit to long dives every time you go out; 30 minutes here and there is plenty. \u00a0The best places to find more time is either an early morning dive before work or maybe night diving after work. What better way to wind down after a long day in the office or to wake yourself up in the morning?<\/p>\n
If you are landlocked, like thousands of other divers, getting underwater more is as simple as doing a little research and discovering more local places to go diving. \u00a0You may be surprised\u00a0at the possible dive sites hiding just around the corner. \u00a0It could be a reservoir you never thought about diving in, a local quarry, or even river drift diving! \u00a0With more diving options come\u00a0many more dives!<\/p>\n

Become A Better Buddy<\/span><\/h3>\n
$\"PADI$ <\/a>Unless you are specifically trained and equipt for solo diving, diving with a buddy is the single most\u00a0important safety\u00a0aspect to any dive.<\/p>\n

Here are some ways you can be a better buddy in 2017:<\/a><\/h4>\n
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Use the shoulder-to-shoulder rule. \u00a0You should try to stay shoulder-to-shoulder with your buddy and always within an arm's length of each other.<\/li>\n
Know your buddy's gear well. \u00a0Chances are you typically dive with the same friends or family so know what gear they wear well; know where all of their quick releases are, how their\u00a0weighting system works, and where their alternate airsource\u00a0is located.<\/li>\n
Perform a buddy check for each and every dive. \u00a0Don't become complacent and think you don't need it. \u00a0Keep each other accountable in doing the buddy check every time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Get In Better Scuba Shape!<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a>Ya, ya, EVERYONE wants to get into better shape at the beginning of the year, but\u00a0it has extra importance to a diver, since the better shape you are in, the less weight you need to dive and the less air you will consume on your dive. \u00a0Start up a simple exercise program like 20-30 minutes of cardio just 3 times a week. Add in a couple of days of sit-ups, push-ups, squats and lunges and you will see improvement in no time!\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t have to be anything fancy, you don\u2019t need to join a gym, and you don\u2019t have to do it every day.<\/p>\n
Learn A New Diving Skill<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
$\"\"$ <\/a>Learn a new type of diving this year by taking a dive course. \u00a0Ok, maybe it's been YEARS since you've taken an actual dive class but no matter what you choose to learn, you will always become a better diving after taking any course and diving under the supervision of a scuba instructor. \u00a0So, what have you always wanted to try? Taking underwater images? Using a GoPro underwater to take video footage? How about reeling yourself into and out of a shipwreck or diving at night? \u00a0What every you choose, you're bound to have a blast!<\/p>\n
Choosing which resolution to make is the easy part, but actually sticking to it and seeing it through can be tough sometimes. \u00a0Start by just choosing one, pick a start date and, to quote Nike, 'just do it.' \u00a0Then if you are ambitious you can try the others as well. \u00a0Happy New Year from Underseas Scuba Center<\/a>!<\/p>\n
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