Making Safe Ascents

This video describes how to safely ascend to the surface from a scuba dive. More on this skill: The ascent, if not performed properly, can potentially put a diver at risk of injury. Coming up too quickly can increase the chances of lung overexpansion injury and/or decompression illness. It is important to use the proper techniques for safe ascents. Regardless of whether you are diving from shore or boat, shallow or deep, most dives end with a vertical ascent to the surface. To make a perfect ascent, consider it a two-part process: part one is from diving depth to safety-stop depth (or depths) and part two is from the shallowest safety stop depth to the surface. This video is for demonstration purposes only and is not intended to replace formal scuba instruction. For more information, contact your local dive center. Subscribe to the Dive Training YouTube Channel for the latest scuba skills videos: