PADI Montreal Scuba Diving News

Why should I start my PADI Open Water diver certification in Montreal?

The short answer: Because you have better things to do during your vacations – like enjoying the underwater world without having to do homework!

The long answer: Because your life matters.

Let’s talk about it.

Learning to dive is as easy as 1-2-3. Yet, it requires some “learning” – especially if you want to do it safely and securely. You will be underwater, buddy! And… Let me guess… You want to come back to the surface, alive, right?

During your vacations, not only do you want to have fun – but you also don’t want to go back to your hotel room to do your homework. On top of that, your head is not in “learning mode”. It’s possible the margaritas at the pool bar have something to do with that, eh?

So… Here’s a smart way to learn how to dive, be a better diver, enjoy diving more – and have better vacations: Learn to dive in an indoor heated pool right here in Montreal, before heading down South.

Makes sense, eh?

What will I do in Montreal for my PADI Open Water Diver course?

Yes – The “PADI Open Water Diver” course is the basic entry-level training for scuba diving.

Once you’ve purchased your PADI lessons from Total Diving, we’ll give you access to the dive theory online. You can do it at home or at work - but don’t tell your boss we said that! And don’t worry! It may be called “the theory part” but it’s full of fun videos! You’ll see a few less cats and dogs than on Facebook, though – gotta warn you!

After the theory, we’ll jump in the pool with you and have fun. Because you are learning to dive here, in Montreal, before your vacations, you will have all the time you want to learn and practice. You will be glad you’ve done it when you arrive in Cozumel, Roatan, Bahamas or wherever you’re heading to thaw out of the Montreal freezer!

So... Here’s the next step: Book your PADI lessons online, right now! Then talk to us to get it all scheduled and organized in a way that fits your schedule.

Be safe. Learn to dive in Montreal.

A debate recently took place between 2 groups of people to ascertain if scuba diving was a sport or a physical activity. Some believed in strictly applying the dictionary definition, whereabouts others had a larger vision on the subject. It is true that if you go by the dictionary definition, you can state that scuba diving is “only” a physical activity as no scuba diving competitions exist. But basing yourself solely on this definition is naïve and simplistic. There are so many factors to take into account in order to provide an answer where we can all agree on...

The Cambridge dictionary defines sport as: a game, competition, or similar activity, done for enjoyment or as a job, that takes physical effort and skill and is played or done by following particular rules.

Physical activity is simply to move in order to increase our energy expenditure. A leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, a walk in the forest, or even vacuuming, are all low to medium intensity physical activities.

Whereabouts sport is an organized and specialized physical activity, where a one works toward a goal, either alone or in a group, in a recreational or competitive setting. Rules must be respected within the organizational structure. We can also claim that in order for a sport to be, various strategies must be employed to achieve the desired goal. The sportsperson must use his cognitive skills and decision making abilities during his activity. Therefore we can claim sport is a physical activity, but not all physical activities are sports. Just like a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square.

Anyone who’s ever taken a scuba diving course quickly realizes that there is a strict framework to respect, and ubiquitous rules of safe conduct. Each dive requires gear management, meticulous verification of equipment, and especially, a careful planning of what will occur under water.

Let’s discuss energy expenditure… It is true that scuba diving will not increase your cardiopulmonary endurance, though it will increase your muscular endurance. Transporting your gear alone will constitute an important energy expenditure. During dives, our legs are greatly solicited. And the simple act of submerging and having your body exposed to 1 to 5 atmospheres (recreational diving only) will exert the body. And let’s not forget the energy spent by simply trying to maintain our core body temperature at 37°C. Heat loss is a major factor even in a dry suit. Finally, our slow and deep breathing used during our dives, which helps us stay relaxed, are very similar to existing relaxation techniques,.

Even if the main objective is to submerge under water, one of the first required exercises is to swim 200m without assistance. If you continue your training, you’ll also be required to tow a swimmer over 100m, swim 800m with mask, snorkel and fins… All these examples demonstrate the physical aspects of scuba diving. Any conscientious diver must perfect their knowledge and maintain a good physical condition, for their own safety, as well as their buddy’s.

In conclusion, it’s obvious it is a sport which resembles a physical activity, especially when performed in a pool-like environment.  However, in most cases and especially in cold water, scuba diving can be considered a sport just like rock-climbing and canoeing… I love scuba diving, I love my sport!

Total Diving is proud to Offer Total Comfort to all of our clients past, present, or future more ground breaking efforts from the Staff at Total Diving!

Starting October 1st all PADI courses will be conducted with Aqualung Fusion Tech drysuits! This very suit has evolved and matured into today's technology with a touch of elegance which only Aqualung can provide.

Why a drysuit you ask? Well its for our divers to remain dry, warm, and comfortable while enjoying it's flexability in these colder weather situations.

In the past two years Total Diving, a leader in the scuba industry, strives to keep our customers happy, warm and safe under water. 

Since the beginning of this year 2016 Total Diving was the first outfit to equip our student divers with dive computers, and now the added benefit of diving dry! Wow!

Total Diving, leader in scuba diving

Total Diving’s huge 41st anniversary sale

August 25th to 29th, 2016

Total Diving opened its doors in 1975 and wants to celebrate with you! Balloons and dive enthusiasts will be on hand!

To celebrate its 41 years, a huge sale is organised online at totaldiving.com and in-store.

Rebates from 25% to 40% on all our inventory.