How do you define...

[junior diver]

Just wondering how do YOU define a tough dive or a good diver?

 

[rmediver2002]

Oh man, a tough dive is different for eveyone (degrees of toughness...)

Current, visibility, temperature, lots of things can make a dive tough.


I think there are more variables in defining a good diver, I am finding it difficult to put into words to be honest...

comfort is a big one (with gear, the environment, the dive site...)

 

[voop]

Man, I can't wait to hear Pipedope or Gary D respond to thatone and define "tough dive"......most of what those guys consider "a regular day of work" would sure qualify as "tough" for the rest of us

 

[Hank49]

Just wondering how do YOU define a tough dive or a good diver?

I would say a "tough" dive is one where you cannot relax and breath your normal rate of respiration. This could be caused by large surf, strong current or simply because you're not comfortable on the dive because of depth, visibility or temperature etc. If you're not relaxed and comfortable, it's "tough" for sure.

A "good" diver......is the one who realizes the conditions may cause the discomfort that causes a "tough" dive before the dive begins. And if the conditions such as a strong current or large waves came up after the dive began, the "good" diver makes appropriate decisions as to how to get back to the boat or shore safely. This includes communication with your buddy and carrying out the plan. Keep a cool head and use the skills you were taught. Hank

 

[pipedope]

'Tough dive' is a relative term. It has to do more with how the diver feels than any actual conditions of the dive. Just like cold water where one diver may be chilled and their buddy (diving similar gear) is comfortable.

If the diver is stressed, worried or scared then it is a tough dive. When you add the need to get a job done or deal with a problem with equipment or something in the environment then it can get very tough or even dangerous. The trick is knowing when to call the dive so that things don't get deadly.

Mental stress is the most important factor and is dependent on the individual diver, their training and experience and physical condition and mindset that day.

Tough Dive = one where you come out of the water saying, "I'll NEVER do THAT again!"

 

[voop]

Tough Dive = one where you come out of the water saying, "I'll NEVER do THAT again!"

Michael, according to that definition, what's the tough'est dive you've ever had to do?

 

[Uncle Pug]

A tough dive defines a good diver... and vise versa.

 

[Mako Mark]

A good diver is the opposite of a "naughty" diver

 

[miketsp]

How about, a good diver is one that is not irresponsible?

 

[junior diver]

thanks, and micketsp, have you learnt to speak english or is it in portugese on your computer