Michael Kane
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I know the answer to this question, it's one I beat into my own head upon completion of the text book. However a situation has occurred and wanted some 3rd party input from experienced divers personally. I was planning a trip to ginnie springs and everyone hopped on board. My dive buddy than canceled, and pretty much everyone I am going with is a cave diver with years upon years experience. I just got certified last month (open water ) and these are my first dives since certification, and it was suggested I bring a pony and just go solo being it's 30 feet of water. If my peers think I can do it, I have the confidence to do it, but my intellectual side is signaling this proves I'm a newbie. I was probably top of class and took to it all pretty fast and accurately but training isn't real world experience either. So my question is A) Do you think solo diving with someone at my level very stupid? B) Is there great risk if you adhere to your training and don't be bold? C) I'm showing immaturity and not ready to even dive yet? D) Is it easy to hook up with a stranger when diving as your partner? E) Is diving with an unknown person more dangerous than solo?
Thanks in advance for reading this being polite and hopefully granting me their two cents.
Thanks in advance for reading this being polite and hopefully granting me their two cents.