lessphp fatal error: load error: failed to find /home4/undersea/public_html/blog/wp-content/themes/Underseas/style.less{"id":919,"date":"2017-04-14T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/?p=919"},"modified":"2017-04-14T08:50:00","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T13:50:00","slug":"spring-back-scuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/spring-back-scuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Back Into Scuba"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/anisur-rahman-3165.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-921\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/anisur-rahman-3165-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Spring has definitely sprung, and that means the dive season is upon us! Can we get a \"Wa-hoo!!!\" Some brave souls will have busted out their drysuits and kept diving throughout this snowy winter, but for most of us, as soon as that first freeze hit, we hung up the dive gear and stored it away in a nice, warm spot for the winter. \u00a0Now that the temperatures are rising and the lakes are thawing, you're probably more than ready to get back in the water! We are too, but you should first consider a few things before making that first dive back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>5 Things to consider before making that first dive of the season:<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Service your regulator!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Regulator-2nd-stage-image.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Regulator-2nd-stage-image-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Most scuba manufacturers\u00a0require an annual servicing (or 'tune-up') of your regulator to keep it under warranty. \u00a0Some high-end regulators, like Atomic Aquatics, will allow you to go every two years. \u00a0The good news is that most regulator manufacturers offer free parts for these annual servicings, as long as you keep it coming in every year. So, before you make that first dive, plan 4-6 weeks ahead and send that regulator setup in for its annual servicing! We have a great service department here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/index.php\/equipment\/equipment-service\">Underseas Scuba Center!<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>2. \u00a0Check out your scuba cylinders!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cylinder-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-519\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cylinder-pic-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>There's nothing worse than showing up to fill your cylinder for a great day of diving to find out that in needs to be serviced! There are two things to look for when checking your cylinder to see if it needs servicing:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Hydro - Every 5 years the DOT (that's the government here) requires all scuba cylinders to be sent in for a Hydrostatic test. \u00a0This can usually take many weeks to get completed so plan ahead! \u00a0You can view the last hydro date stamped on the neck of your cylinder. \u00a0If you're unsure, bring it in and we can look at it for you.<\/li>\n<li>Visual Cylinder Inspection - Every cylinder also needs an annual visual inspection which can be done pretty quickly here in the store. \u00a0You should have a large sticker on the body of your cylinder with the last visual date stamped out on it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>3. \u00a0Consider a refresher course!<\/h3>\n<p>If you've been out of the water for a while and don't scuba\u00a0dive very often to begin with, consider taking a refresher, or PADI scuba tune-up course. \u00a0Requiring only one pool session, this can be done quickly and easily, and what better way to ease yourself back into the water? We can conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/index.php\/training\/scuba-tune-up\">PADI Scuba Tune-Ups<\/a> at almost anytime!<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) -->\n<h3>4. \u00a0Gear check!<\/h3>\n<p>Spend an afternoon going through your gear to make sure your mask straps are still good, your fins still fit, your wetsuit still fits, blow up your BC to make sure there are no leaks, and make sure your booties and gloves still fit well and are not worn out.<\/p>\n<h3><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><!-- .clear (end) --><\/h3>\n<h3>5. \u00a0Hit the gym (or pool)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/636121633309593495-409684023_G0040272.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.underseas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/636121633309593495-409684023_G0040272-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>It's no secret that most of us tend to put on a few pounds over the winter months, so it's always a good idea to start getting your body back into shape before making that first dive. Yes, diving is fun, relaxing, and enjoyable, but it is a physically strenuous sport and research shows that people who carry a higher body fat content are more susceptible to decompression sickness. \u00a0Since you're diving underwater, what better way to get into shape and get comfortable in the water again than swimming a few laps throughout your week?<\/p>\n<p>So, if you're like us and seeing the flowers\u00a0blooming paired with all of this warm, sunny weather is getting you anxious to hit the water, follow these 5 things first so that you can have the best dive season every! Happy Diving!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring has definitely sprung, and that means the dive season is upon us! 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