Want to reduce air consumption.

     Have you ever had to cut a dive short because you are low on air? Try these air scuba diving tips to reduce your air consumption.
          - One thing that will improve your air consumption is more diving. The more comfortable you get in the water, the less air you are going to use.
Have you noticed if you are on a week long scuba dive vacation you use less air at the end of the week than you did during your first dives? It's a function of being more comfortable and relaxing under water.                                                                                        
          - You should breathe in deeply and exhale slowly. Don’t skip a breath. Breathe at the same tempo, long inhalations and exhalations
          - Stop Moving, you should use a minimum of movement. The more you are moving around underwater, the more air you will use. Keep your hands out your side(or whatever position you are comfortable with). You don't need them to swim for the most part so don't use them.      
          - Streamline everything, make sure you have nothing dangling from your gear setup. This will create drag and increase air consumption. So get rid of those scuba accessories you don't use and have everything clipped and close to your body. This has the added benefit of not damaging the coral from dangling equipment.
          - Be sure to use the right amount of weight and distribute it properly in the weight belt and in any pockets in the buoyancy compensator. This can help develop the correct dive profile. Adjust accordingly for tank size and material. Carrying extra weight makes a huge difference on air consumption.
          - If you still use up air a lot quicker than your buddies, dive slightly shallower, where the air you breathe is less dense and allows you to dive longer.
          It's normal for beginners to use a lot of air. Your air consumption improves the more you dive. Khao Lak Scuba Adventures has experienced instructors and Divemasters who are happy to give you advice about everything that relates to diving, come to see us to improve your diving skills.