| I did the shark dive at sea world last year. The helmet is pretty big. You can turn you head side to side with no problems. The helmet is open at the bottom (it rests on you you shoulders.) If you lean to far forward water will come in the helmet. Each helmet does have a microphone and speaker in it. You will be in the cage with one other person. you and the other person will be able to talk to each other and to an instructor up above. This will help will the clastrophobia since you can communicate with others. Also, there is a constant flow of air into the helmet (it is what keeps the water out of the helmet.) Focus on the the constant hiss of air, it will help your mind relax. Also, look thru the face glass, not at it. If you focus thru it you see the waterworld around you not the glass right in front of you (you focus on the far stuff, nothing close.)
The two things to keep in mind. First, the helmet is appox. 50 lbs (out of water) but they will help you with it. Second, you do have to step down into the cage with the helmet on.
Hope this helps-Halleysdad |