The 8 Most Popular Misconceptions Of Diving

"Diving Is Difficult To Learn"
Wrong! Scuba Diving is easy and fun to learn! You can become a Scuba Diver in just two short weekends, or over a period of time that best suits you. So, come and experience the adventure!

"You Breathe Pure Oxygen and You Breathe Differently"

Wrong! The air that is in a Scuba tank is just that, air, only cleaner! When the tanks are filled, the air goes through a series of filters and removes all impurities so you end up with pure, dry, filtered air.

"Diving Is Only A Male Activity"
Wrong! The latest statistics show that 48% of new divers certified in the last year were female! This has been a growing trend for many years and continues to climb. At DiveXsite that ratio is even higher.

"Diving Is Isolated and Inaccessible To the Average Person"
Wrong! Anywhere you travel in the world, you can go diving. As a Certified Diver, you will be able to dive places like the South Pacific, Africa, Europe, Asia, Hawaii, you name it! If travel is not in your plans, that's OK because one of the greatest world class dive destinations here, off Brisbane in Moreton Bay.

"You Must be In Above Average Physical Condition To Dive"
Wrong! All you have to do is be able to swim 200 yards and tread water for 10 minutes. We have trained people from all age groups - from 12 to their 70's! Yes i had one lady who was 72, a young guy who is a paraplegic, A guy from the states who was deaf, just to name a few.

"Sharks Are Deadly And Everywhere"
Wrong! Sharks are extremely rare. There are hundreds of different varieties of sharks in the world and only two or three that are known to be dangerous. Sharks as a species are timid, shy and unwilling to approach divers. With all the dives we do a year, only a few divers are lucky enough to even see a shark of any kind. Statistically speaking, there is a far greater chance of being hit by lightning or being hit by a coconut, than being attacked by a shark.

"It Is Always Cold Underwater"
Wrong! It is true that you lose body heat 20 times faster in water than in air. That is why, when we go diving, we wear exposure protection such as a wetsuit. The materials used in today's wetsuits are better than ever and are made with the most state of the art designs. With a suit that is comfortable and fits you well, you will be amazed how warm you stay!

"You Can't See Underwater If You Wear Glasses"
Wrong! For those of us who wear glasses or contact lenses, we have two options. You can wear your contact lenses just like you would on land, or, we can put prescription lenses into our mask. Lenses can be put into just about any mask made today.