….great idea, MidOhio…. Seems as if some divers don’t take that ‘Life Support Equipment’ designation given to their SCUBA gear seriously or take ‘chances’ with spearfishing gear ( one of my biggest eye-openers on a charter trip, long ago ). Maybe treat your prospective dive partner like an interviewee for a job. Also check them out before getting in to the water when you are all geared up…like, …do they seem confused…. ….just saying. Yes I have dived solo but not w/o a plan or a possible ‘work’ dive. Competent ‘surface support’ may help but I don’t really advise this practice.
