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Old 23-10-06, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by frosty the snowman
We've all had the dreaded calf cramps during dives, particularly if we've had a sanity break and not dived for a bit. I've started doing leg stetches before diving, particularly before pool sessions which always gave me cramp (probably because my pool fins are relatively low performance) and have no more problems with cramp. Trainees would particularly benefit. Just thought I'd share that.
If you are cramping during a dive - you also should look at the size of your fins (foot pocket too small/large), whether you have any suit restriction in your legs and whether you are correctly hydrated..
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