The most common question I get from recreational depth divers or the general curious bystander when I'm seen in non standard equipment is 'what's the deepest you've dove?' I don't like promoting depth as a dive goal or something to be held as a remarkable achievement so I'm always hesitant to reply.
I'm wondering how you respond? My replies are along the lines of 'as deep as I need' or 'right to the bottom' or 'I just go as deep as what I'm wanting to see'. A light reply and then turn the conversation to their interest in diving or their experiences.
I appreciate the fascination with the deep, but I shy away from putting actual depth in my answer. Anyone else have this hesitation? I got turned off depth challenges by unofficial single tank depth record attempts that ended with dead divers.
Cameron
I'm wondering how you respond? My replies are along the lines of 'as deep as I need' or 'right to the bottom' or 'I just go as deep as what I'm wanting to see'. A light reply and then turn the conversation to their interest in diving or their experiences.
I appreciate the fascination with the deep, but I shy away from putting actual depth in my answer. Anyone else have this hesitation? I got turned off depth challenges by unofficial single tank depth record attempts that ended with dead divers.
Cameron
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