Diving And Its Different Forms

By Owen Jones


Diving is the globally recognized sport of jumping into water from a platform. Occasionally the divers jump whilst performing acrobatics. Diving is not only a recreational pursuit but also a part of the Olympic Games. Diving is recognized as one of the most well-liked Olympic Games because it is so breathtaking.

Underwater diving is one of the most widespread forms of diving. There are two forms of underwater diving.

1. Going underwater with some breathing equipment. This kind of diving is called Scuba diving.

2. Going underwater without any breathing equipment. It is a breath-held diving and this form of diving is known as free diving.

Diving may also be categorized on the basis of purpose. There can be two forms of diving on the basis of object.

1. Recreational diving is a diving activity done for the sake of recreation and pleasure. It is usually done with the aid of scuba apparatus which is meant to provide help in breathing.

2. Professional diving is a diving activity performed for the sake of money. The most advanced form of professional diving is called commercial diving. Professional divers e.g. scientists carry out experiments underwater and discover hidden truths concerning nature. The underwater examination of ships etc. is also done by professional divers.

Special training is required to become a professional diver. This preparation does not merely include physical training but also some classroom study. Special focus in the training is on first aid events. Trainees are taught about decompression and other diving related injuries and how to act under such circumstances.

For a long time, it was too expensive for ordinary folk to get training. Now technological advancements have brought costs down for scuba diving. Scuba diving has become a common leisure activity and dive stores near such diving locations offer training and related equipment for the aid of the divers.

All across the world, the number of divers is raising. The use of rebreathers is also raising vastly. A depth of 30 to 40 meters is deemed fit for recreational diving.

If the water is deeper than this limit, it makes it difficult to dive with recreational diving apparatus. In such depths, professional training and apparatus is needed for survival.

The foremost apparatus needed for scuba diving or free-diving are diving mask, flippers, swimsuit, diving cylinder and regulator. A diving mask makes it possible to see clearly in water.

Divers who take part in competitive diving have the same qualities as gymnast and dancers. They must have the pre-requisites for diving i.e. flexibility, strength and awareness of air. There is some technique to diving.

A diver has to be very aware about his trajectory and the amount of his momentum as he cannot easily change it during the dive. Diving is fun as well as a useful physical exercise.




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