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elgerol
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Posted: Mon Jun 1st, 2009 04:27 am |
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hello i am new to diving, i have done it twice this year, or at least have tried. First time was in puerto vallarta, it was an ok first dive but thera was a problem, i can seem to be able to keep the regulator in my mouth for more than ten minutes. I had to keep the regulator between my theets and lips with one hand. This situation make me panic, and i ask my guide to take me out. i keep calm and slowly went up to the surface. Second time i tried was in puerto escondio, oaxaca. there the story was the same, but this time my guide was a young woman who did not let me get out, she keep me calm and gave me confidence. we dive for at least 20 minutes... but i kept the regulator between my theets and lips, and hold it with one hand.... now i know this is not the right way to dive, so my question is.- is there a smaller regulator or a direrent kind so when i bite it, i could feel it more confortable in my mouth?
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justme
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Posted: Mon Jun 1st, 2009 08:34 pm |
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There is a mouthpiece sold at most dive shops that also has a piece of plastic that goes up the roof of your mouth about 1/2 inch. I use this type works great. Or your reg. hose is too short. Practice in a pool to get comfortable also helps.
Good luck
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Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 11:12 pm |
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elgerol
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Posted: Thu Jun 4th, 2009 11:23 pm |
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thanks for your advice, i am leaving tomorrow to sp island, going to try for the third time. I going to try to find a mouthpiece first, i will let you know how it went
saludos a todos gerardo
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gwbuild
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Posted: Tue Jun 9th, 2009 03:29 pm |
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Customizable mouthpieces are also available. They can be heat molded to fit your mouth better. We found them because my wife was having problems with her gums being damaged. But a custom fit would also require less bitiing pressure to stay put.
You really should be able to relax your jaw and have the breather stay put...
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