5 Ways To Use Less Gas When Scuba Diving
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- 5 Ways To Use Less Gas When Scuba Diving. There is no magic wand to having an amazing SAC rate. You have to do the work!
We're covering how to perfect your core skills as a scuba diver to help you use your gas more efficiently, plus how the art of zen can help you breathe less gas whilst scuba diving.
How can I breath less gas whilst diving? A very common question I get asked all the time and on the subject of breathing itself. There is a right way and many different wrong ways to breath whilst scuba diving. I'll explain the difference.
Thanks for watching, as always!
D.S.D.O
James
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5 Ways To Use Less Gas When Scuba Diving
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"Can I get a discount on the course?" "Sure what part of the training would you like me to leave out?"
My goodness that had me rolling.
Definitely will start using that one in our dice center! 🤣
I was diving of the coast of the Carolina’s every weekend to depths of a 100 feet + and couldn’t get 10 minutes out of an 80 tank bought a 120 and started getting 15 minutes but with nitrox I should have been able to get 25 minutes. I told my instructor about my issues and he gave me a tip that made all the difference in the world.
I went from sucking down a 120 in 15 minutes to coming up with a little less than 1/2 a tank left.
He said once you jump in get to the hang line and take a minute to adjust your gear and slow your breathing.
Being on the boat and gearing up then jumping in can make you breathing very rapid. By taking a minute and concentrating on your breathing and slowing it down before you descend will make all the difference in the world.
Anyone want to buy a couple of 120’s
Lol.
Thank you taking the time to type this, is actually really good advice! I hope others can note it. Cheers👍
A 6th item would be to dive more! The more you dive the less you're stressed and the better you are with all the skills - the result: the longer your dives. Cheers!
I think this is the number one key, everything just falls into place eventually.
I think diving more reduces the stress that he mentioned.
For newer divers, I'd say add new gear slowly. Almost like you do with night diving. I changed up my compass set up, for the 1st time in 15 years. Talk about feeling like a idiot! Lol 😆 🤣 😂
Agreed 100% I just did a refresher after 5 years, I cranked through the gas, and im usually better at conserving it.
That’s true. And I would also that doing intense exercise (weightlifting + hard running/swimming) for a couple months leading up to your dive trip, will have a HUGE impact on both your body’s fitness, as well as improving your mood, confidence, lung strength, and even sleep!
i won’t forget the time i finally used my lungs for buoyancy. i smiled inside my mask. i think i was on my 30th dive that time. i also won’t forget the time when my instructor, although just my buddy on a fun dive that particular time, told me to hand out 1 piece of my weight (1 pound) during the safety stop. so i gave it to him and noticed that i wasn’t ascending when i removed air in my BC. then he told me again to hand him out 1 more piece of weight (1 pound). i signaled him “huh”? so i handed it too him too and made sure there was no air in my BC. upon reaching the surface, he told me “that’s your new weight now, you’re too heavy”: yup, he was right. although i have to make a little more effort to descend from the surface when starting a dive, but when reaching about 4-5 feet, buoyancy is perfect until the end of a dive...
The best tip for using less gas is to be a woman of 50kg
Yes! Can relate 🤣🤣
God idea went with being a 60 kg boy but either way works:-)
Ya as a 200cm 140kg man I had to take 18 liters for 24 and got 40 bar after the dive lol
Yes. I’m jealous.
When your buddy carries almost no weight, then they will likely barely use gas at all, on one tank.
"Chundering through your gas like a whale with allergies", love that analogie lol.
I need a demonstration.
Get about 1:45 mins on an AL 80 and I’m sub 160 lb guy. It’s breathing technique as well
New diver here, loving your content, so well done, great tips here. Thx!
The part about “a discount” cracked me up! LOL..... “Sure, what part of training you want me to leave out?” LMAO
This video couldn't have come at a better time! I've been trying to become more mindful of my gas consumption during dives, keep up the great work!
"The weighting is the hardest part"......F'n Brilliant!! Yet another great video from our favorite dive guru. Thanks James.
Glad you enjoyed it Brad!
It’s me !!! I’m the pissed off dragon …… New Diver , drysuit , cold dark water always gets me . I was so much better in the tropics when I completed the OW course.
I have another point: stay warm. If I feel cold underwater, I'll suck more gas.
That's a good point. My SAC rate goes from 0.4 at 80F to 0.65 at 50F.
Agree, I was a little cold last dive and noticed that. Although the guy o the vid is based in Florida so cold water is not so relevant
loving the set
Thanks for the tips.
I'm a nose breather by nature and when using a regular setup I suck a LOT of air. I switched to a Full Face mask and because I can breathe from my nose, I've more than doubled my down time at the same depth. I'm now the last person who runs out of gas and it's one of the best things I've done in diving.
Most of us are nose breathers by nature. It's something you have to learn to stop doing when you're diving. Just takes a little time.
@@CondoMetropolis I've done quite a lot of breath training since I posted this comment. But I stand by what I said previously. I still have more downtime with an FFM.
Great tips as always. Thanks.
Love your stuff!
Very helpful tips. You're a legend James! Thank you so much!
I have only just my scuba licence last week. Loved the 3 days so much
Thanks for the tips
Keep up the amazing content, loving it
great value !
Yoga has been great for my diving. Yoga breathing is very fitting for diving.
Ya freediving primarily
Brilliant as always, Ive learnt SO much from all your videos, keep em coming!
Thanks for the awesome tips. I Enjoy your channel keep up the great work
The animal analogies are superb 😂 thanks for another great video!
Thank you for sharing your experience,it help me much 👌
Yeah, I love Labyrinth too!
I'm a new diver. I mostly ccean, shorebased dives and when swell is big off the rocks I tend to consume a bit of gas getting in and during the descent. I surf and generally like the waves but when diving I guess I'm thinking about too many things and not as relaxed I should be. Also Im only 10 dives down and desperately want to get better. I'm going to try the 4 in and 4 out during my dive on the weekend. Thanks ;)
James- this is brilliant and insightful- top job.
Love this video, genuine things here i will take into my dives. I hope one day i get to meet you and tell you how i did.
Lol, in the diving group they would say I am the pissed off dragon! Just got cleared to transfer to another island next week for a week long dive trip... so stoked the travel restrictions are easing up. Another month and I would have been required to get a refresher lmao. Thanks for the tips as always, James.
Nice one James. Thanks for your efforts and sense of humour
This is very useful information, concisely delivered with humor. That's a winning combination!
“…..plow a christmas tree through the water….” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
James, I'm new to SCUBA diving and have greatly appreciate all your videos that you make. I have found to be watching these every time I get a chance. Thank you for the great knowledge.
This made me laugh a lot, hoping to get to put all these tips into practise soon.
Saying Hi from Singapore! Really enjoy your videos! Keep it up & cant wait for your review of the peregrine!
Thank you!
Snort Laughed at the comment about discounts for diving... hahahahaha Yup what part would you like me to leave out! 🤣 Thanks for the great video, I have been diving since 1981 and enjoyed the content and tips
Best diving advice on the web, love this guy, only just found these vids and really appreciate the tips and the humour
I love that final tip about the breathing pattern. I’m going to try that on my next dive.
Love the scrum down vid snippet for cardio...
Great info.
I think overweight is often promoted by the dive centers, that's why a lot of recreational divers are constantly overweighted. I dive with 4kg in Egypt and last time I had an argument with the dive center, because they put additional weights into my bcd without asking :)
Great video James!
Slow down and enjoy your surroundings. I can spend an entire dive loitering in an area the size of my lounge room. There is so much to see if you care to look. No need to rush from one spot to another. Of course every dive is different but something to try depending on the intention of your dive. You’ll be super relaxed and will breathe accordingly.
I'm currently working my way towards getting an advanced open water certification as a summer school before starting Uni and this has helped me out a lot. The last tip was especially helpful.
I love your channel. As a fellow instructor I teach the 3 counts in and 5 counts out. Then 5 and 5. Next 5 and 7 and finally 7 counts in 7 counts out.
Thank you James, I noticed the mystery box is back, ..... but, the coffee mug is still MIA. Great advice vid sir.
I appreciate how practical you make these lessons. I haven't watched one yet that wasn't completely useful. Good work.
Great tips! :)
Cool!
All what i´ve done over years instinktivly and by thinking about the logic, is to find in these Clip. :D
Great advise! Thank you very much for sharing!
My pleasure!
Awesome man just got my certification a few weeks ago
James - have u ever considered selling Miami Technical Divers merch? I love the T-shirt design. Simon (Australia)
Just subscribed. Thank you for the tips 😊🙏
James...👏👏👏. The Labyrinth reference was stellar!! I would agree that the weighting is the hardest part. Also liked “pissed off dragon.” Lol. My circle calls it being an ASD - Air Sucking Device. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for great tips..... 👌🏽
You're so welcome!
The most entertaining and informative diving video I’ve ever seen! I laughed. I cried. I hummed along. Rating: 5 pissed off dragons!
Awesomed video. Helpful and entertaining. Subscribed.
Although these are all obvious it is always valuable to be reminded. Great video.
When i dived the most, did like 1000 dives in 2 years, i was a havy smoker and i liked to have some extra kilos on me, i used less air then most people on the dive boat. but i was calm
Thank you for these tips. Minor suggestion, for videos on tips like this it would help if you summarize all the tips either on the last few seconds of the video or down in the description. Looking forward to more diving tips videos from you 🙂
Brilliant video! I am going to start learning soon.
Thanks for watching! Dive safe.
I had to watch parts of this video several times to catch what I missed while I was laughing. What mesh bag was that you were packing? I need one to carry my gear.
Keep up the great videos!
great video awesome intro, i for the most part am always breathing like a pissed off dragon when im hauling junk out of rivers... i really need to chill out at some reefs soon =)
100/1 ratio of likes to dislikes is TH-cam's greatest approval rating.
Thanks Cody! I appreciate you saying that!
Much appreciated advice. I’m always among the first to hit my reserve and I never could figure out why.
I love that you love Labyrinth the movie..."Toby?" "Toby?"
Thanks James, I finally got my ass to a class and certified when I turned 50. Now I’m kicking myself for not doing it decades ago. Always watch video tips from the pros to make myself a more efficient diver. Knowledge is good
Thanks for being here B Hott! Welcome to the sport!
Thank you James! I love this style of video! First of all your funny and very entertaining way to convey information. Secondly, though I have watched many videos on this subject, this just has a little bit more information and is a blast to watch!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Janina!
Very useful stuff as a beginner! also love the transitions; would love to see more like that
More to come! Thanks Connor!
what helped me more by default is that i run everyday. 2nd is utilising my lungs more when keeping my buoyancy in check than filling and dumping gas using my BCD. strong lungs, less gas dumps. that being said, i quit smoking. 3rd meditate before diving. it reduces stress. 4th is perfecting my trim. yazzz
*Jennifer Connelly reference was HUGE!...that and the expert advice!
Love your vids James!
Keep it up
You made reference to optimum fins for different scenarios. Can you do a video or point me to one where a different fin may be better than another for a certain dive? Thanks in advance.
thank you so much my friend
No problem! Dive safe.
This weekend i'm im diving in a lake, perfect place to practice counting the breathing time
Again excellent video, well done👌👌👌
Thank you so much 😀
OMG. The Labyrinth reference / flashback had me in tears. I completely agree. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed that!
Can you do a vid about how to handle a dive buoy with rough surface conditions? I dive in the PNW, and my reel is super hard to manage when conditions are rough
great!!
I should probably note that on closed circuit your breathing rate doesn't matter, only your oxygen metabolism rate, which varies with exertion. Closed circuit rebreather diving is amazing, it's easy to get 3 hour dives out of the tiny tanks, regardless of depth. If I want to do that on open circuit I'd need at least 2-3 tanks, depending on size, unless I'm literally just under the surface, and idling.
Fitness and confidence - easy 😏
Yep I'm that pissed off dragon, I will be using the counting techniques next drive. Thanks for sharing the information.
Labyrinth fan!! that's all we really need to know🤙😂
Great tips, will be trying them out tomorrow for sure 👍
Have fun!
Great stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it! Skzion2 happy to have you back on here! You're one of my earliest subscribers!
Great video
Thanks for the visit
Great video. My SAC rate is 0.33cf/m (9 l/m) on normal dives. This is the same as my 60lb 13 year old who dives with me. On a recent 15meter max night dive he managed 45 minutes on a 50cf 7L tank. Tip 6 it must be in the genes. I guess I never attributed much of my very low consumption on your first four tips though inherently I know that diving a dry suit induces heavy drag or being overweighted makes for an uncomfortable dive. I have always separated DIR skills from gas consumption. My observation on tip 5 is that most people breathe underwater like they do on land: inhale, exhale, pause. Reverse breathing is an instant benefit (inhale pause exhale) but hazardous advice both because in an emergency situation, the pause could become a breath-hold and CO2 buildup can occur in someone unaware. So your advice of breathing very slowly is great, unless you are taking photos, lol. I will give that advice as well to people who ask me about using less gas as well as your other tips.
Excellent video. Thank you. Really enjoyed it. When I first started diving I was using a 15 litre cylinder when everyone was using a 12 litre and I was STILL the person hitting the turn pressure first. Now I dive on a 12 litre and am often the person with the most air left out of a group. Thats not a boast or bragging more to make the point that I think the reason is a combination of these 5 things. I look back at my early dives now and the difference is insane. Thanks again.
That's great to hear, Daniel! Congrats!
Thanks!
Thanks so much! Glad we could help!
If you are able to get your air tanks/air cylinder filled cheap enough or even free, you can practice breathing at home. I'm a firefighter looking to become dive rescue certified. Firefighters use SCBA, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus as opposed to SCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. One of the most common problems that a new firefighter has is breathing. I was told to sit at the table and time how long that it takes to empty an air cylinder. Fill it up and beat that time. Once you're comfortable with that, do the same while walking on a treadmill. Then do the same with all of your gear on, maybe not your fins. I feel that this could be helpful with diving as well. If you don't have a treadmill walk around the yard or do some other kind of cardiovascular exercise just to work on your breathing.
Nice video, I have over 1,000 dives. Have a new girlfriend who hasn't dived in a while, and was never anything more than a vaca diver. Your vid helps explaining things and brought up stuff i haven't thought of for years. Thx brother! Kenny
The new set up is great!
The dark background works really well, the light is good and sound set up is the best so far.
O, and GREAT TIPS, well explained.
With the long breath it is also good to notice if you breathe with movement, on the surface we run or row or swim and breathe in and out sort of in sync with our movement.
When diving, trying to separate our breath from movement will aid in the maintaining of the long and even breath. Yoga helps here amazingly!
Agreed! Yoga is excellent for scuba divers.
Thank you so much for your brilliant videos 😊
I’ve a question about buoyancy.
I’m one of those “on the button” (inflate/deflate) divers and would like to be better.
If you’re diving along the bottom and the depth is increasing/decreasing gradually, your buoyancy will also change yes? Deeper=heavier, shallower=lighter.
How do I regulate this without inflating/deflating?
I'm finishing my open water certification and found your channel. You get my thumbs up and subscribe for your love of The Labyrinth and Bowie. I tried to convince my husband to name our dog Sir Didymus but was overruled.
thank you
I remember watching the behind the scenes of the movie The Abyss. One of the divers was handed a cigarette while on the surface & I thought, really? Btw you said "lower your sac" LOL. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
god vid and tips thanks for sharing! One thing id like to add is to stay healthy by exercising consistently! Prob one of the most important things in my opinion. While getting some cardio practice regulating your breathing rate.