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Is there a minimum weight requirement for going scuba diving?

Me and my girlfriend want to go scuba diving but she said she heard she's not heavy enough and she's not allowed to do it is that true is there such a thing as a minimum required weight?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    No that is not true! I'm not sure where she heard that!! There are certain restrictions on SCUBA diving which vary from country to country. It is getting more and more common that you have to have a Divers Medical to be allowed to dive but again this isn't the case everywhere.

    Source(s): I am a PADI Instructor
  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    No but you have to be 12. They can also ask to see a doctors permission

    Source(s): I am PADI diver
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