Aldora Divers trip report

[Scram Bulleggs]

I think that should be up to the diver not the OP. I am sure many hard core divers show up prepared to dive. Me? No way am I diving day one I am usually finding a place to relax.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Too many divers are too quick to dive the day they arrive- I have done it -not any more. I really think you should let your bodies adjust a bit before you dive. Most times divers are not properly hydrated and rested when they arrive because of having to take early flights from home and not getting the proper amount of rest. It's also a vaction and you have other days to dive.

Any op that might suggest you rest the day of arrival might be doing it for your safety.

Depends on the diver. Our group left Seattle around midnight the previous night. We flew to Houston, getting in early AM, then flew to Coz.

By the time we got to Aldora ... just before noon ... I was ready to dive. Happily, they were willing to take me diving.

Whether you do or don't, what matters is staying within your own personal comfort zone ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[pilot fish]

yes & no. When you're on a boat, most times, they have an hour SI between dives. You can't just just jump back in after 22 minutes on your own if you want to, so the dive op has SOME degree of control. Some divers would be ready sooner than others, depending on profile but the dive op uses the one hour SI to be on the safe side. That's why I said suggested because there are no hard rules on that.

I think that should be up to the diver not the OP. I am sure many hard core divers show up prepared to dive. Me? No way am I diving day one I am usually finding a place to relax.

 

[pilot fish]

You might have been emotionally ready to dive but physically not ready? It all depends on the individual. You might think you are ready to dive but in fact are not. Judging from your travel schedule, I would not have dove that day. That's me. You might feel differntly. Whatever works for you.

I'm sure some of you remember the story of Christi's friend that dove the same day after landing in Coz and got bent? It can happen. A little caution goes a long way.

Depends on the diver. Our group left Seattle around midnight the previous night. We flew to Houston, getting in early AM, then flew to Coz.

By the time we got to Aldora ... just before noon ... I was ready to dive. Happily, they were willing to take me diving.

Whether you do or don't, what matters is staying within your own personal comfort zone ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[TSandM]

Well, obviously, it depends on the individual. If you can sleep on planes (I can) and if you don't drink your way from one destination to another, there is really no more reason to avoid diving on the day of arrival than diving any other day. On the other hand, if you can't sleep on a plane and you're rummy and stupid from sleep deprivation, it probably isn't smart to dive, nor is it smart if you're dehydrated from poor intake or excess alcohol.

I have a job which requires I work some night shifts. I do not dive after working all night, as much as I have wanted to. But I don't get to sleep when I'm working, and I do sleep pretty well on an airplane.

 

[scubabum2]

Wanted to chime in on diving the day of arrival. I am not sure on the other shops but Aldora guarentees a dive the day of arrival, unless of course you arrive so late in the day it is virtually impossible, i.e. late afternoon or evening. I have never heard them say it requires x amount of divers. There are no doubt numerous excellent dive shops, Aldora is who I dive with because of the comfort factor. I fall into the category of creature of habit. One of these trips I want to do a day of diving with Christi's shop because of the glowing reports from the divers. BTW scubabum2, I saw airfare this weekend from DFW for $99 round trip. We are going down for Fri-Mon to get a fix. Still counting $ for the ladies in pink?

Yeah, still here in Dallas taking little breaks during the day when I get tired at looking at tax stuff. That's great airfare and I hope you guys have a great time. I saw Memo at Seaspace and David was there also - had never met him before.

Christi, we were down both in May and July last year. Just us two were our "group" though we met nice folks on the boats like dtcmarical. We looked at booking with you in May but you were full.

 

[pilot fish]

A funny pattern has developed in this thread - you ask TSandM a question and NWgratefuldiver answers, then you ask NWgratefuldiver a question and TSandM answers. Funny

Well, yes, it does, as I said, depend on the individual. Most people do not sleep on planes. If you do, you are fortunate. Most people have a long travel time and layovers, which interupt any full rest cycle. Most people can rest on a plane but FEW people actually sleep, have REM sleep, and feel refreshed in a cramped airplane seat. Yes, if you are hydrated, fully rested and abstain from alcohol, there is no reason not to dive after you land, but that was not what I was referrring to.

My caution has to do with the person that is so eager to dive that they might overlook the fact that they are not really rested and fully hydrated. I don't know any divers that are rummies, as you put it, and drink from destination to destiantion. For those unfortuate souls, I pray.:no

Again, don't be so eager to dive on your travel day that you overlook the fact that you might not be fully rested or hydrated. You have many dives days ahead of you so relax and be safe. I doubt you would have a problem with that caution?

Well, obviously, it depends on the individual. If you can sleep on planes (I can) and if you don't drink your way from one destination to another, there is really no more reason to avoid diving on the day of arrival than diving any other day. On the other hand, if you can't sleep on a plane and you're rummy and stupid from sleep deprivation, it probably isn't smart to dive, nor is it smart if you're dehydrated from poor intake or excess alcohol.

I have a job which requires I work some night shifts. I do not dive after working all night, as much as I have wanted to. But I don't get to sleep when I'm working, and I do sleep pretty well on an airplane.

 

[ggunn]

Again, don't be so eager to dive on your travel day that you overlook the fact that you might not be fully rested or hydrated. You have many dives days ahead of you so relax and be safe. I doubt you would have a problem with that caution?

Some folks don't have but a couple of dive days. I would never do that, but like you say, some folks do things differently. I can see why someone on Cozumel for a long weekend might want to get on with it ASAP.

 

[pilot fish]

Some folks don't have but a couple of dive days. I would never do that, but like you say, some folks do things differently. I can see why someone on Cozumel for a long weekend might want to get on with it ASAP.

Yup, I know the feeling. As long as people are prepared and take all that into account there is no problem. Just don't rush it so much you overlook things.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

A funny pattern has developed in this thread - you ask TSandM a question and NWgratefuldiver answers, then you ask NWgratefuldiver a question and TSandM answers. Funny

That's because we're really the same person ... you found me (us?) out ...

Well, yes, it does, as I said, depend on the individual. Most people do not sleep on planes. If you do, you are fortunate. Most people have a long travel time and layovers, which interupt any full rest cycle. Most people can rest on a plane but FEW people actually sleep, have REM sleep, and feel refreshed in a cramped airplane seat. Yes, if you are hydrated, fully rested and abstain from alcohol, there is no reason not to dive after you land, but that was not what I was referrring to.

My caution has to do with the person that is so eager to dive that they might overlook the fact that they are not really rested and fully hydrated. I don't know any divers that are rummies, as you put it, and drink from destination to destiantion. For those unfortuate souls, I pray.:no

Again, don't be so eager to dive on your travel day that you overlook the fact that you might not be fully rested or hydrated. You have many dives days ahead of you so relax and be safe. I doubt you would have a problem with that caution?

I will keep your advice in mind on my next dive vacation ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)