Loop Volume

dive2dive2000 · 13th April 2006, 22:12

Hi Group,

Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior

. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated

Janos · 13th April 2006, 22:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000)

Hi Group,

Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior

. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated

When on OC I used to breathe out through my nose a lot.

I found that changing my mask worked for me. I'm not sure why. I also have heard of people who intentionally keep a few cc of water in the mask to cover the bottom of their nostrils.

Janos

silentscuba · 13th April 2006, 22:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000)

Hi Group,

Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior

. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated

If you work on getting to minimum loop volume, that seems to help this condition that you are having.

***caveseeker7*** · 14th April 2006, 00:35

Marty, are you putting your nose again where it ain't supposed to be? The DSV?

Have a look at these threads, they may help.

Do-you-nose-breathe-involuntarily
and
Nose-breathing-overbreathing-snorkles

CCR-Wrecker · 14th April 2006, 02:00

Maybe the reason is your a really lousy diver. Oh and you dress funny.
Or maybe I'm just feeling jealous, I had to work!

13th April 2006, 22:12	#1 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Loop Volume Hi Group, Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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13th April 2006, 22:54	#2 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 581	Re: Loop Volume Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000) Hi Group, Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated When on OC I used to breathe out through my nose a lot. I found that changing my mask worked for me. I'm not sure why. I also have heard of people who intentionally keep a few cc of water in the mask to cover the bottom of their nostrils. Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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13th April 2006, 22:58	#3 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 568	Re: Loop Volume Quote: (Originally Posted by dive2dive2000) Hi Group, Yesterday was my first Coldwater dive (42f), except for my class which was back in October. I noticed that I had a hard time from stopping myself from exhaling thru my nose. It was a little alarming to say the least. I have heard that this was due to the cold water and with more time I will be able to stop and control this behavior. Any tips or tricks is well appreciated If you work on getting to minimum loop volume, that seems to help this condition that you are having. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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14th April 2006, 00:35	#4 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: Loop Volume Marty, are you putting your nose again where it ain't supposed to be? The DSV? Have a look at these threads, they may help. Do-you-nose-breathe-involuntarily and Nose-breathing-overbreathing-snorkles __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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14th April 2006, 02:00	#5 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Re: Loop Volume Maybe the reason is your a really lousy diver. Oh and you dress funny. Or maybe I'm just feeling jealous, I had to work!
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