It has been years since I've dived in Pompano Beach, but all of the boats I use in Palm Beach County have added a pretty rigorous DM-led pre-dive check. This includes stepping the entire boat through a pre-dive check including pre-breathing your reg while watching your gas, testing your inflator, and checking weights (if any). For the last year or two, Pura Vida and Jupiter Dive Center, who are the two charter operators I use repeatedly, do this before every single dive.
For me, as a trained technical and solo diver, I have a rigorous self-check that I do before I ever get my butt out of my seat. I do it religiously every dive. IMO, everyone should be doing this. If diving with a buddy, a buddy check is also a good idea. Certainly does not hurt!
For me, as a trained technical and solo diver, I have a rigorous self-check that I do before I ever get my butt out of my seat. I do it religiously every dive. IMO, everyone should be doing this. If diving with a buddy, a buddy check is also a good idea. Certainly does not hurt!