Diving after flying???

[daddycool]

Hi,

During a meeting with some dive buddies one of the guys claimed, that you shouldn't dive after a flight. He couldn't explain why not, just remembered, his instructor told him.
Sure, I absolutely understand why not to dive at least 12h before the flight, but why not diving after flying?
Is there any reason, like physiological problems? Are there any rules or references of dive associations?

Would be grateful to hear your opinion.

Daddycool

[sirius]

Hi Daddycool,

as far as I know there are no guidelines concerning the time to dive after flying.
But factors like dehydration, restricted circulation and fatigue may increase the risk of a DCI when you decide to jump directly out of the plane into the water.
For my opinion you should wait at least until your body is acclimatized and rested from stress of the flight.

Sirius

[daddycool]

Hi Sirius,


thanks for your explanation. I did as well some research in the web, couldn’t find any official rules.
But the facts you mentioned definitely should be taken into consideration.


Daddycool