About to break into the Solo World

[Bob DBF]

This discussion of cutting tools is really a function of where you are diving.

That's why I talk to local divers when diving out of my area, nothing like local knowledge of conditions to help keep one out of trouble. And when I reference local conditions, I mean a much wider range of conditions than just the hazards addressed with cutting tools.

 

[diver00011]

A diligent, methodical process you ingrain in yourself is key preparation.

And I'm not particularly anal retentive or that diligent by nature.

+1. OCD is a virtue during dive prep. Almost all my "oh crap" stories have a root cause in some bystander who distracted me during my routine, leading to a missed step.

 

[TMHeimer]

+1. OCD is a virtue during dive prep. Almost all my "oh crap" stories have a root cause in some bystander who distracted me during my routine, leading to a missed step.

Yes. Some interesting stories on the Newbie thread in New Divers.....