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That's why I bring a cameraDeanadives:But I like the company. Makes for conversation on the boat when you surface... otherwise, it's just "a big fish story".
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That's why I bring a cameraDeanadives:But I like the company. Makes for conversation on the boat when you surface... otherwise, it's just "a big fish story".
Nice! Lovin' THAT big fish!Charlie99:That's why I bring a camera
death looks upon all men , the most a man can do is look death in the eye and smile back.BigboyDan:I never understand why people are so proud of being stupid?
Dive alone, die alone:
http://www.scubaboard.com/t89598-why-divers-die.html
myoshoji:I agree to comments by Stirling (#39). Diving alone is nothing you should brag about but also nothing so objectionable... as long as you fully understand the risks you're taking, including some unexpected physical problems. As mentioned, however, it may take a lot of experience to see what risks there might be. Excessive self-confidence may be another risk factor by itself, but hey, it's your life
Personally, I don't feel comfortable to go totally alone. However, it happend to me before that, when paired with a stranger on the boat, he didn't care about his buddy at all and we even exited from the water separately. I wasn't bothered much since there were other divers from the same boat around including the dive master. Plus, after the first 10 minutes, I decided to enjoy myself instead of spending time looking for him. So I can say that diving with buddy doesn't mean you're totally secured or anything, either.
Wijbrandus:You guys all have more guts than I do. I'm supremely confident in my ability to be the exception that proves the rule.
I know for a fact the moment I hop in a body of water solo, I'm absolutely certain I'll be sucked down by a massive downwelling, get attacked by a shark, run out of air fighting him off, and surface unconscious, thereby drowning because my bp/w will turn me face down...
My wife encourages me to solo dive then mumbles something about an insurance policyWijbrandus:Actually, I won't dive solo because I promised my wife. If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.