I am comfortable with my skills and dive accordingly. I don't set out to dive solo but almost always end up that way. Two reasons for this are 1) my air consumption is better than my buddy, and 2) I am a photographer.
Depending on where we are, if I feel dive conditions are safe, I'm not getting out of the water until I'm out of air or bottom time. And the exception to that is whether or not the dive boat has strict bottom-time limitations.
Having said this, remember to dive within your own limits. Know how to rescue yourself from basic situations and carry signaling devices. Even diving solo means you need a plan - tell someone your plan. Anything can go wrong no matter what your experience level so let other divers or boat crew know which direction you're going and how long you expect the dive to be. If you are the last one back to the boat, the crew will know if you've succeeded your estimated limit and someone will look for you.
Happy Diving!
~ R
Depending on where we are, if I feel dive conditions are safe, I'm not getting out of the water until I'm out of air or bottom time. And the exception to that is whether or not the dive boat has strict bottom-time limitations.
Having said this, remember to dive within your own limits. Know how to rescue yourself from basic situations and carry signaling devices. Even diving solo means you need a plan - tell someone your plan. Anything can go wrong no matter what your experience level so let other divers or boat crew know which direction you're going and how long you expect the dive to be. If you are the last one back to the boat, the crew will know if you've succeeded your estimated limit and someone will look for you.
Happy Diving!
~ R