diving alone

[BigboyDan]

Actually, I'm grading papers, still have two hours to go.... and, I have been futzing around on other sites... eating dinner... watching tv... gotta' love Mondays.

 

[miketsp]

Not to be off the topic, but one time, I saw this guy in lake Travis here in Austin, surfaced, by himself, with a full rig on his back and then a FULL rig on his hand. I mean, bcd, 80cf tank, prim reg, octo, the whole nine yard.

He was diving by himself and drag that whole thing as a back up :11: or he could have stripped someone under water for the set up

ok, back to the topic

He was probably just testing his home-made inner-tube BC before going solo.

 

[Hoosier]

I did only one solo dive so that I can't tell that much about it. But it was a good experience and gave much time to see underwater and upgrade my skill.

If you have a right emergency equipment (at least 30 CF pony bottle),
If you have a right skill and been trained,
If you keep a certain depth limit depending on your ability,

I don't mind diving in solo.....


In addition, as a matter of convenience, it is a big time saving because
I don't need to find the buddy,
I don't need to arrange the time with others.
You know, everyone is busy to live nearby me.

Based on my golf experience, whenever I played alone at the field, my skill was getting more upgraded than playing with others. And, I saw many players who played alone after the work (same reasons above). Another, I can utilize my leisure time by stopping waste time sometimes.

 

[SwimJim]

Solo diving is like being rich. If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

Jim

 

[dbg40]

Almost always alone. Maybe not,with as many others of you doing it. Ill have to look around more next time to see who else is "alone"

 

[STOGEY]

I never understand why people are so proud of being stupid?

Dive alone, die alone:

http://www.scubaboard.com/t89598-why-divers-die.html

Usually we all die alone

 

[BigboyDan]

Usually?

 

[ZAquaman]

I've been diving alone for many years now. For me it works best for photography, scheduleing, etc. I very much enjoy the solitude.

My girlfriend was recently certified and I've found that my "buddy" diving skills suck. I've had to make a real effort to learn how to dive with a buddy again. It is plesant to share the dive experience but it takes a lot more concentration to keep track of yourself and another diver. Somewhat distracting. I was surprised to admit that although I count myself as an experienced diver I am not a good dive buddy...

 

[Dyno Bill]

I have participated in the unmentional practice of solo enjoyment of the Pacific and to this point all is still well.
Bill

 

[Deanadives]

OMGosh! Your Divemasters would be gasping for air if they knew you dove alone!
-- no just kidding -- my DM probably does it too. But I like the company. Makes for conversation on the boat when you surface... otherwise, it's just "a big fish story".