#20963 - 03/04/05 06:28 AM
Diving and Flying
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swisskris
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Registered: 04/25/04
Posts: 91
Loc: Switzerland
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I read that it isn't a good idea to dive after you've been on a long flight and I've heard it isn't good to dive and then get on a plane. Is this true? it says to wait atleast 24 hours. Since we are island hopping I'm worried we can't do much diving
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#20964 - 03/04/05 06:35 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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bbNYC
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Registered: 01/12/05
Posts: 37
Loc: New Orleans
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We just finished taking our pool courses and have one last lecture tomorrow afternoon. They haven't mentioned that to us in our classes yet (and they know we're going to FP), but I will definitely ask them tomorrow.
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#20965 - 03/04/05 08:26 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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swisskris
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Registered: 04/25/04
Posts: 91
Loc: Switzerland
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thanks so much!
PS. We love NYC, we were there in May for a mini holiday, we had an amazing time!
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#20966 - 03/04/05 08:56 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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jarredk
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Registered: 08/27/04
Posts: 36
Loc: New York
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The main problem with diving AFTER flying is dehyrdration - since the plane can be very dry. So long as you drink plenty of fluids while you are flying and you are in decent shape, I would say that you are fine to dive. Just make sure that you feel rested, hydrated and alert. There's a lot to concentrate on when you are diving - it can be difficult after a 14 or so hour flight and little sleep.
As far as diving BEFORE flying - the recommended universal standard is to wait at least 24 hours after your last dive before flying. If you are using a computer, the computer may indicate that you are okay to fly on less time, but, my feeling is it's always better to be on the safe side and wait the full 24 hours - especially if you've been doing repetitive diving over a number of days.
The more you dive the more nitrogen build-up you will have in your body. You have to give your body a chance to remove the nitrogen from your blood and tissues. The more nitrogen you have in your body, the more chance for decompression sickness when you fly. While there are certain low-altitude flying planes that you can take after you dive to avoid some of the dangers, I don't think the inter-island flights qualify as "low-altitude." I think you have to be flying at under 3000 feet or something - that's a guess. Anyway - the point is "be safe."
Not to berate you, but, I also have to say it's a little scary that you say "you've HEARD that it isn't good to dive then get on a flight." If you are qualified to dive, you should know this one rote.
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#20967 - 03/04/05 09:21 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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swisskris
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Registered: 04/25/04
Posts: 91
Loc: Switzerland
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Hi Jarred
I am not qualified to dive. We are in the process of going to a local school to become certified. I am doing some research before the class so I am aware of the dangers and know what precautions to take. That was the reason I asked this. Since it is the case we will only dive 2 times while on our trip to ensure we have atleast 24 hours between diving and flying back home.
Thanks for the tip and information it is appreciated
kris
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#20968 - 03/04/05 10:39 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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jarredk
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Registered: 08/27/04
Posts: 36
Loc: New York
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My misunderstanding - sorry. Thought you were certified. My sincere apologies.
You are about to enter a phenomenal world. Enjoy.
FYI - don't underestimate the dehydration factor of the plane, I didn't want to sound like I was brushing it off as a non-factor. Since you haven't dived before, you may think that the plane won't have too much of an effect. Trust me, it can. You have to remember that the air you breath underwater from your tank contains 0% moisture. If you are already dehydrated, you can end up at 100 feet below water and unable to swallow which can lead to breathing issues, panic etc. etc. This happened to me after a night of drinking in Turks and Caicos once - I'm seriously lucky that I'm alive. Lesson learned. Never again.
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#20969 - 03/05/05 07:55 PM
Re: Diving and Flying
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bbNYC
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Registered: 01/12/05
Posts: 37
Loc: New Orleans
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kris - The flying issue was addressed today in my dive class. They said that there is not necessarily a time constraint on diving after flying, but that you propbably should wait at leat 24 hours after diving before getting on a plane. So, you can dive as soon as you get to FP, but probably should make sure your last dive is at least 24 hours before you are leaving. The 24 hour rule applies to island hopping and helicopter flights.
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#20970 - 03/05/05 07:57 PM
Re: Diving and Flying
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bbNYC
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Registered: 01/12/05
Posts: 37
Loc: New Orleans
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Just to add on to my previous post in response to jarred - the instructors stress that you should never duve dehydrated and it is not such a good idea to do a lot of drinking the night before a dive. It is always safer to be more conservative than not...
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#20971 - 03/07/05 05:52 PM
Re: Diving and Flying
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MOB
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Registered: 02/26/05
Posts: 90
Loc: Chicago
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I fly alot (work for a Japanese company) and dive some. Try to drink water and juice on the plane, at least every time they offer and preferably 8 oz each hour. (Note: vodka and sodas, gin and tonics, etc don't count. In fact, one more 8 oz for each alcoholic drink!)
Also, all dive boats (well, almost) have plenty of fresh water. Two full cups just before and again just after each dive is a great idea.
24 hours IS the rule. If you simply must have the water the the last time, do anything you want without a tank!! It might not be diving, but the snorkling is probably better there than in Switzerland! ;-) Find a good snorkle trip and have a ball!!
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#20972 - 03/08/05 05:42 AM
Re: Diving and Flying
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swisskris
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Registered: 04/25/04
Posts: 91
Loc: Switzerland
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thanks everyone 
diving in switz would suck bigtime i agree however for the practice we don't have much choice 
i try to drink 8 glasses of water a day and when flying i am always hydrating myself.
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