Frederika “Fraka” Harmsen: Tips for a Longer Diving Experience


Dr. Frederika “Fraka” Harmsen is an experienced geologist who has travelled to numerous places all over the world. Adventure travel is one of her favorite hobbies, and in her free time, she loves to go scuba diving. Frederika “Fraka”Harmsen knows that beginners often have to cut their first few diving trips short because they run out of air quicker than they expected. Even though practice and time are typically what it takes to have better air consumption during a dive, Dr. Fraka Harmsen recommends a few other tips for making the most out of your dive time.

Relax
Relaxing is certainly easier said than done, especially for new scuba divers. However, the more you are able to relax, the longer your air will last, allowing you to dive longer. Additionally, the more dives you complete, the more comfortable you will become being underwater and using the equipment. 

Minimize Your Movements
The more you move underwater, the deeper you will breathe, which results in using more air. Frederika “Fraka” Harmsen recommends that new divers find a comfortable position, and then do their best to maintain it throughout their dive. By relaxing your body and using your fins to propel yourself, you will not exert as much energy or consume as much air. The most efficient way to propel your body underwater is to use large, slow fin kicks.

Check Your Gear
The smallest leak in the least obvious place will bring your dive to an abrupt halt so check your gear several times (and have a diving friend check your gear as well). The main leak culprits are typically O-rings, inflator hoses, and connection points.

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