alex trinchet:
How do you find good buddies? Take a DIRF class!
How do you find good buddies?
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How do you find good buddies? Take a DIRF class!
glbirch
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garyfotodiver:
I married mine. Now I'm hoping our daughter will join the fun.
Boogie711
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You know what guys? I appreciate the optimism, but I'm curious as to what makes Scubaboard a clearing house for good dive buddies. Anyone can come on scubaboard, diver or not. There is no skills test or drill that this site requires which offers the seal of good dive approval.
I hate to be a stick in the mud here, (and this has nothing to do with that three level training agency I'm fond of) but I HAVE met some people on scubaboard and I WON'T dive with them again.
This board attracts all kinds. I like most of them, but there are some people on here who actively promote dive practices I think are unsafe. God knows how many people are on this board that passively and simply don't know any better, or get told to do "what works for them" based on a blind assessment, and thus end up promoting poor skills or attitude.
I just don't think that "meet up with someone from Scubaboard, that should be OK" is valid advice. There is nothing preventing the worlds worst diver from being a scubaboard member, is there?
I hate to be a stick in the mud here, (and this has nothing to do with that three level training agency I'm fond of) but I HAVE met some people on scubaboard and I WON'T dive with them again.
This board attracts all kinds. I like most of them, but there are some people on here who actively promote dive practices I think are unsafe. God knows how many people are on this board that passively and simply don't know any better, or get told to do "what works for them" based on a blind assessment, and thus end up promoting poor skills or attitude.
I just don't think that "meet up with someone from Scubaboard, that should be OK" is valid advice. There is nothing preventing the worlds worst diver from being a scubaboard member, is there?
Boogie
You are absoultely right. There is nothing that guarantees that somebody from here will make a good buddy. It is my experience however, that if you stick around long enough, you will learn who NOT to listen to...and if you are constantly hounded for your lack of skills, eventually you will go somewhere else, hopefully leaving those that truely want to promote good, safe dives here.
In my experience, in the conditions I dive in, I can't think of anybody I would not dive with from here again in a similar environment. Granted, I dive warm shallow dives, and your diving experience is vastly different from mine, and requires a vastly different skill set and level of expertise than what I dive.
Thank you and others from the north who have posted, opening my eyes to another type of diving conditions. Its been a great learning experience, and I appreciate your knowledge and what you offer here in our community.
You are absoultely right. There is nothing that guarantees that somebody from here will make a good buddy. It is my experience however, that if you stick around long enough, you will learn who NOT to listen to...and if you are constantly hounded for your lack of skills, eventually you will go somewhere else, hopefully leaving those that truely want to promote good, safe dives here.
In my experience, in the conditions I dive in, I can't think of anybody I would not dive with from here again in a similar environment. Granted, I dive warm shallow dives, and your diving experience is vastly different from mine, and requires a vastly different skill set and level of expertise than what I dive.
Thank you and others from the north who have posted, opening my eyes to another type of diving conditions. Its been a great learning experience, and I appreciate your knowledge and what you offer here in our community.
H2Andy
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Boogie711:
ok... and who gave that advice on this thread?
H2Andy:
I think it's safe to say that IndigoBlue is the most reliable voice of reason around here.
glbirch
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Scuba_Jenny:
Scuba_Jenny, I agree with much of what you say, but not this part. I think I understand what you meant to say, but I hope nobody on this board gets a hard time just because of a lack of skill. That's one of those things that hopefully comes with time and practice.
Perhaps a lack manners, willingness to listen, or commen sense... or an open mind at both ends instead of just one?
Many dive shops have a buddy board. You can also do the little dive weekends that most shops have. It's a great way to meet people before you dive with them.
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scubaranger
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Al most of my dives have been like that out of 30 dives.2 where with starangers in Dominican republic 3 with budies from church and 10 from work related classes and the rest was from MY LDS. I want to dive again with my LDS but I want to venture of to do shore dives go to the springs in N.FL. and stuff like that. plus I would like to get some feed back and stories from guys/girls too other then my my dive instructor. I would like to also dive with somebody my level so I don't always feel like I'm playing catch up.
Gilbrch, yes, that is what I ment to say...
and Alex, please don't think you have to play catch up. You are where you need to be, and in time as your skills and dive stories broaden so will your confidence. Take it easy, enjoy the dive and keep looking for future dives being planned that you would be interested in being a part of. Every dive that is posted here on Scubaboard is an invitation to join.
Oh, and one other thing, diving with somebody with more experience is a great way to learn more. The more experienced diver would have a wealth of info on improving diving skills.
and Alex, please don't think you have to play catch up. You are where you need to be, and in time as your skills and dive stories broaden so will your confidence. Take it easy, enjoy the dive and keep looking for future dives being planned that you would be interested in being a part of. Every dive that is posted here on Scubaboard is an invitation to join.
Oh, and one other thing, diving with somebody with more experience is a great way to learn more. The more experienced diver would have a wealth of info on improving diving skills.
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