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Hot take: The pre-dive hydration focus at cenote sites is shifting how we approach buoyancy
I'm seeing more divers meticulously tracking water intake days before a dive. It's not just about avoiding cramps; it directly impacts trim and air consumption down there.
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roberttorres15h ago
Actually, that hydration focus rings true from my last trip to the Blue Hole. Our instructor had us logging water intake alongside our dive plans, insisting it affected ear equalization as much as trim. I struggled on the first day but after proper hydration, my buoyancy was noticeably more stable at that deep wall. It felt less like floating and more like being properly anchored in the water column.
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cole23014h ago
Sounds like your instructor was secretly training underwater camels. Guess I'll trade my dive computer for a hydration bladder next time.
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parkerkim11h ago
Wow, that's so relatable from my own diving mishaps. I remember once being so dehydrated on a reef dive that my buoyancy was all over the place, and I couldn't equalize to save my life. Who would have thought water intake could make such a difference? That anchored sensation you described is exactly what I aim for now. It's crazy how the basics like hydration get overlooked until you experience it firsthand.
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