Scuba Diving Basics: 25 Top Tips That Will Make You A Better Scuba Diver

Mark Newman has sage scuba diving advice in this weeks scuba basics. Pulling together his 25 top tips that will make you a better scuba diver.

So if you are a newly minted open water scuba diver looking for some hints and advice. Or you're just coming back into diving and need a bit of a scuba refresher, this is the video for you.
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0:00 Introduction
1:22 LAY OUT YOUR GEAR FIRST
2:48 RELEASE THE PRESSURE
3:08 EXTRA HOODS
3:34 WASH YOUR DIVE KNIFE
4:07 LEAVE THE CAMERA
4:39 JOIN A CLUB
5:28 BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
5:58 WATCH THE LOCALS FOR CURRENT
6:37 TURN AROUND
7:12 KNOW YOUR LIMITS
8:29 READ A MAP
9:22 CHECK YOUR GAUGES MORE
10:00 STAY OUT OF THE RED
10:35 BRING A DOUBLE-ENDER
11:10 BCD SHIMMY
12:26 CUT DOWN ON LEAD
13:00 BE SHALLOW
13:29 INVEST IN YOUR MASK & DSMB
14:20 KEEP YOUR FEET CLEAN
14:49 SWAP SUNSCREEN FOR A RASHVEST
15:52 DRINK LOTS (OF WATER)
16:24 WARM UP SLOWLY

[greggordon]

Excellent set of advice , if you only watch one dive video this should be it. Id like to reinforce I have respect and appreciation for any diver that is wise enough not to exceed their comfort zone, doing so puts themselves at risk and other divers at the very Least could ruin their day and every one else's remember we're diving for fun if it's going to be stressful your missing the point

[masonruegemer]

I’m bringing my go pro whether you like it or not

[sparkyobrian]

Im a certed diver (44 years certed) and these tips are a good review, Im 99% a solo diver so my gear is abit different but these are good reviews, keep them coming

[angelofraietta]

This ia the best channel on youtube for sure. Everything is clearly articulated and explained. Excellent stuff!

[geemac]

All good to know Mark. Sometimes we can overlook something as simple leaving electronics to charge without knowing live aboard policy beforehand

[elmo]

Anchored boats almost always face the current... useful to know.

[markboscawen]

Re 22 Look at the fins to identify divers.

One buddy had their name in big letters on the topside of their fins, so both very easy for them to identify their gear when it came to donning fins &, for those divers who forget names 10 seconds after being introduced, it was as good as a name tag reminder.

But the real surprise, which helped identify who was who underwater with a bit of humour, is this diver had: You are following (Their Name) on the bottom side of their fins.

Will confess I’ve since done the same.

[amadeuss]

Air tip is good one.
I always run out first, so i figured this out fairly quickly - so i stay with everyone 1st half of the dive and go a bit up on the second half. And usually i have more air left then anyone

[OceansUnknownwithToddKortte]

These are great. You really nailed these tips. I have always thought of these but have never heard anyone say some of these tips. New divers should watch this for sure.

[andrewhobbs]

As a brand new diver. I mean brand new, passed open water yesterday in blue grotto florida. My first hard learned lesson was exposure suit!!!!

[darrenjerome]

Thanks again, Simon! Your insights have made my diving both safer and more enjoyable.

[shanefahey]

As an advanced diver I have learnt some awesome tips and great advice
Keep up the great work👌👌

[davelundergoesunder]

Very good instructional video. I recently got back into scuba diving. These are practical tips.

[calkelpdiver]

You talked a couple of times about gear management, which is good. But I think you missed the point about packing your bag so you can "dress" out of it and then back into it. When deck space is limited you need to dress out and into your bag so as not to lose items or get them mixed up with someone else's gear. Finally, one thing I always taught my students was to have their fin straps adjusted properly before getting up to the entry point. That way you aren't messing with the straps (and can tighten them too much) and can quickly get them on and yourself into the water. Also, later when exiting the water on the ladder you can quickly get the fins off. A good fitting fin (open heal) on your bootie should only have the heal straps snug on the foot, too tight and you will cause foot cramps during the dive.

[nigelw.]

some great advice for brand new and well seasoned divers.
For me #10 is key. Been in the situation a couple of times where someone wasn't comfortable with the dive. However, they still hopped in and ruined the dive for everyone else as the sucked through their tank in less than 20 minutes.
Although in one instance the lack of comfort was sticking out like a sore thumb the guys from the dive centre did bugger all and just "chucked" him in.

[AlexiosJG]

This was awesome! I’ve got a bundle of dives but 2020 ended that for me. Restarting with a refresher next week and your tips are golden mate!

[williamsweet]

I know it's another failure point, but a zipper down south really helped me with my drysuit, pee right before the dive, and right after the dive. It allows me to drink more water during the day

[hoddong]

Want a good & healthy advice for us!!! Dope!!

[comptegoogle]

The Underwater vision boat on Utila Islands had a motor hatch two inches thick between the diver's bench and the ''diving board''. I didn't see anybody stumble during my trip but it is a guaranty that it most happens on a regular basis.

[markyuile]

Great video again thanks! I have just got my open water after having to wait 8 months. These practical pearls wisdom make so much more sense now. I am going to have re- watch your whole play list now to pick up what I missed. LOL