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Let's see.... I have a dive flag tatoo'd on my left arm, two on my back, one of which is an American flag with a dive strip through it, and an 8" brand (yes, like a bull) of a diver's head, mask, reg and bubbles also on my back. Also my DAN number and some medical info. I posted...

Luxfer AL80 @ 3500, second dive, 34 minutes with a 116 ft max. Most of the dive was at 70-80 ft, trying to stay out of deco.

Air consumption is a whole nuther thread, but comfort in the water is a first step. That means, dive, dive, dive. Creative tank fills also help. 100 divers diving and not one having a problem is totally normal, however, and was the point of my post. :-)

On Tuesday, I did the Cayman Salvager in near Zeeeero Viz and a two knot current. It was just me and the Dive Guy. Shortly after we left, at least three other boats tied up to her. Bet that was a scene... :-)

I have a special place in my heart for the Busch, which I've been diving for four years. www.reef-divers.com/ is my guy down there, and a fantastic operation it is. I try to hit the Keys twice a year. But this gig was definately the Grove, my first trip. First time with this...

I practice ESAs from 70 ft regularly, and have done them from 90. Not too hard when you practice, and it's not a total surprise... But practicing is better than planning on it not happening. You've recieved several good answers, I'll give you some food for thought. I also...

Off I went... In search of these droves of divers without skills or a clue. I dove 4 cattle boats (and a six pack or two) in S. Florida in 7 days, from Boynton Beach to Key West. 14 boat dives total, on the Boynton Reef, the Cayman Salvage Master, Adolphus Busch, Looe Key...

It's cool, you gotta keep me pumping long enough to harvest the goods. I might think twice about that liver... To get back to the topic (my fault), it's good to have medical wishes known in case you're incapacitated. DAN makes luggage tags (skip the SSN#), and dog tags that...

Absolutely correct.

Got it covered.

I have my blood type, DNR, Organ Donor and my DAN# tattoo'd on my back. But most people would settle for a DAN dog tag...

I wholeheartedly agree on the legal implications, but that has nothing to do with whether or not a diver is responsible for his dives. First off, exceding 60 ft or doing a swim through isn't necessarily unsafe, just beyond standards. Secondly, the diver still chooses to participate.

No. Each diver is responsible for his own dive. Every agency teaches this. The only exception is with an uncertified student. That student is still responsible for his own dive, but the instructor is as well. You, as a DC (assuming you're acting as an AI, with studii)...

Mike, here's the big question...: Was the information delivered in class or not? Did the student recieve it and blow it off? Why do you assume malfeasance on the part of the instructor in every incident, especially being an instructor yourself? You and I have chatted...

NAUI splits their class into two parts. I have a PADI rescue card, as well as NAUI. The NAUI class, both parts, was better. I think that Rescue Class is most important because it's the first time you actually start paying specific attention to the diving of others. Once you do this...