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I don't think it will work on Walter... :tease:
A good idea for new divers
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I would much rather deal with gators than those critters in government any day.
It is not that hard to tell if a particular bit of water has gators. There are three things that must be present for a gator to take up residence;
1. Food source, usually fish and small animals.
2. A place to hide under water.
3. A place to hide out of the water.
The only gators that get agressive with humans have either been given food by people or have been harrased by people.
There is one pond out at the Cape that has a nasty gator that actually attacked a ROV. The gator had been teased by people and developed a real attitude.
michael
It is not that hard to tell if a particular bit of water has gators. There are three things that must be present for a gator to take up residence;
1. Food source, usually fish and small animals.
2. A place to hide under water.
3. A place to hide out of the water.
The only gators that get agressive with humans have either been given food by people or have been harrased by people.
There is one pond out at the Cape that has a nasty gator that actually attacked a ROV. The gator had been teased by people and developed a real attitude.
michael
socaldiver
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If for some reason you don't have a dive buddy when you are on a charter trip and a rent - a - DM is available I would go for it. OTOH, if you opt to dive with the charter's DM (guide) I would try to observe others in the group and see if their skill sets are comparable to what you expect and then during the SI, I would approach them and explore the possibilities of buddying up on the next dive. That way you also have the chance to mingle and meet new friends. 
Paul168341
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If anyone is in this predicament in NE, I'll be your personal instructor buddy, and I only charge a few apres-dive beers.
Cheap!
BTW, Good thinking Natasha, We pros thank you for the free endorsement!
Cheap!
BTW, Good thinking Natasha, We pros thank you for the free endorsement!
I've read the discussion on using a DM as a paid dive buddy with interest. I'm only new to diving, but I'd always aim to commence any diving experience with a buddy I know and trust. (Not to say I don't trust DMs - please don't go away with that idea). I just feel that it's worth making a clear arrangement with someone you know to ensure that ALL your divetime is spent in activity you will enjoy (unforeseen events notwithstanding).
If you dive with a DM (and I like many of the arguments supporting the original idea) you're both going to spend some time sizing each other up and getting an impression of how each of you prefers to do things.
If you dive with a DM (and I like many of the arguments supporting the original idea) you're both going to spend some time sizing each other up and getting an impression of how each of you prefers to do things.
Kayla
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i think that everyone probably has their own opinion on the subject, and if you enjoy it, great, if you don't great! if you love to dive, you will find ways around obstacles.
Kayla
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