Thirsty work .....

[Dougal]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

[aquabin]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Before Vic says it - get an Inspiration, OR, one of those drinks in a pouch with a straw works I believe.

Matt

[Andy Nye]

:=after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Before Vic says it - get an Inspiration, OR, one of those drinks in a pouch with a straw works I believe.

Matt


Suck on a chewy type mint before diving

Andy

[Steve Walker]

:=Before Vic says it - get an Inspiration, OR, one of those drinks in a pouch with a straw works I believe.

Yeah, tried that on Deco proc course (TDI), as long as you're comfortable having your reg put of your mouth for a minute it's no problem, not sure it'd suit everyone though, especially the less experienced, but in shallow water it should work to increase in-water confidence.

[Dominic Humphries]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Go to an outdoors shop and buy a Platypus drinking bottle - these are collapsible so can be taken underwater with no problems.

[Steve Walker]

:=after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Go to an outdoors shop and buy a Platypus drinking bottle - these are collapsible so can be taken underwater with no problems.

Good suggestion Dominic, also for those who would rather concoct their own isotonic rehydrating drinks, rather than pay through the nose for branded types: blend 1g glucose per kilogram bodyweight, add half teaspoonful of regular salt and half teaspoonful "Lo-salt" type substance, generous pinch of magnesium chloride (around 100-150mg), add flavouring of choice and make up to 1 litre with water.
Steve

[John Williams]

Good suggestion Dominic, also for those who would rather concoct their own isotonic rehydrating drinks, rather than pay through the nose for branded types: blend 1g glucose per kilogram bodyweight, add half teaspoonful of regular salt and half teaspoonful "Lo-salt" type substance, generous pinch of magnesium chloride (around 100-150mg), add flavouring of choice and make up to 1 litre with water.

For those of us less sad and geeky - miss out all the steps apart from "Make up to 1 litre with water".

I've always found plain water to be sufficient to "wet my whistle".


LOL

John

[Steve Walker]

:=Good suggestion Dominic, also for those who would rather concoct their own isotonic rehydrating drinks, rather than pay through the nose for branded types: blend 1g glucose per kilogram bodyweight, add half teaspoonful of regular salt and half teaspoonful "Lo-salt" type substance, generous pinch of magnesium chloride (around 100-150mg), add flavouring of choice and make up to 1 litre with water.

For those of us less sad and geeky - miss out all the steps apart from "Make up to 1 litre with water".

I've always found plain water to be sufficient to "wet my whistle".


LOL

John

Hey, this ain't easy you know John, took me eight or nine years hard studying to get this geeky :))
BTW you guys still diving or you all done for "the season"? Meant to get down your way but it's been a very hectic summer
Cheers
Steve

[Paul Oliver]

Dougal,

Are you diving on Air? I used to get thirsty like you describe after 30-40min. However since going onto Nitrox i do not get that problem and i do 60-70min with no thirst problems.

Stretched blader - Now thats another issue.

Alternativly to Steves home made isotonics, you can get isotonic tablets or powder you mix into water to make your own cheaper Isostar etc.

You could try asking on a DIR forum, they are bound to have a clever answer that they all carry in the same place. Try the link below.

Dive Safe

Paul

Question:- Why won't my Right click give me an Add hyperlink option on this?

[iainmsmith]

Stretched blader - Now thats another issue.

And easily dealt with, if you're male! :-)

Alternativly to Steves home made isotonics, you can get isotonic tablets or powder you mix into water to make your own cheaper Isostar etc.

I've been looking for a source of such for some time (other than the horrible Dioralyte.) Where can I get it from?

Iain

[Paul Oliver]

I've been looking for a source of such for some time (other than the horrible Dioralyte.) Where can I get it from?

Iain

Hi Iain

I have generally got it from Sports shops, also try looking in Running magazines like 'Running Magazine'. i brought some after seeing an advert in that some years ago.

Used to be able to get it in Tesco, but i have not seen any in there for a while.

Look for silver / blue tubs called Isostar.

Dive Safe

Paul

[iainmsmith]

:=I've been looking for a source of such for some time (other than the horrible Dioralyte.) Where can I get it from?
:=

I have generally got it from Sports shops, also try looking in Running magazines like 'Running Magazine'. i brought some after seeing an advert in that some years ago.

Used to be able to get it in Tesco, but i have not seen any in there for a while.

Aha...

<a href="http://www.harris-active.co.uk/isostar.html" >http://www.harris-active.co.uk/isostar.html</a>

Thanks!

Iain

[Alan Taylor]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Good enough reason to get out of the water and try some amber nectar or is that too easy

Keep on social divin'
Alan

[Alan Taylor]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

Hi Dougal

I beleive i may have found what you are looking for. As mentioned in DIVER November 2003 page 135. The Apollo Biofilter which sits between first and second stages and has a 'moisture pad' which puts back water vapour into the air that you breath so you don't suffer that 'dry-throat syndrome.Costs ?94.95 contact CJ Evans International 01202 680552, that equats at my prices to 65 pints of lager

Keep on Divin'
Alan

[Dave]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

You could use a full face mask. With a FFM, you would breathe through your nose so the air being inhaled would be heated and moisturised as it is normally.

Dave

[tessa]

after 30 mins or so underwater, the back of my throat gets very dry and for the last 2 years I've been putting up with this .... I don't fancy swallowing sea water (even if the DoE say the water's 5 star) but what else can one do?

No one shout at me & yes I do know the risks etc but I confess to sucking a boiled sweet during a dive, I've not choked on one yet, do give my regs a good clean after & can do a 45 +min dive & surface with the same sweet.

[Nick McV]

On lengthy dives I have had this problem, and found that by curling your tongue up to touch the roof of your mouth the air from your reg hits the underside of your tongue, not the back of your throat, thus making it a lot more comfortable. This also has the benefit of encouraging salivation, which also helps.

There you go - you already have the equipment you require! Just make sure you're adequately hydrated before the dive. This is not a problem if you dive in a wetsuit :-)

[Annie Hanley]

"No one shout at me & yes I do know the risks etc but I confess to sucking a boiled sweet during a dive, I've not choked on one yet, do give my regs a good clean after & can do a 45 +min dive & surface with the same sweet."

Is that why you were at the dentist on Friday?

Annie