How I dive

[dmpaq20]

I need a sound board and you guys are the best so here goes.

I am in my mid 40's, good health and exercise regularly. I have been diving for 3 years now, 40+ dives under my belt. I am PADI certified Advanced, and have Nitrox cert as well.

My job has me traveling alone to Asia 4-5 times a year. On the way back from these week long trips I take a second week (they pay for the flights and are happy to do so) and I stop in the Pacific to do some diving. So far I have gone to Guam, Palau and now Yap in 2 weeks.

I dive with established dive shops with a guide and NEVER alone.
I will pair up with a buddy once I get there. It has been great with no issues. This really the only time that I can dive as my family (wife and 3 kids) do not dive.

Am I doing something wrong here?

Thanks all, Dave P

 

[pants!]

Why would you think you're doing anything wrong? Sounds OK to me. I don't like or trust insta-buddies, but most people do.

 

[dmpaq20]

Why would you think you're doing anything wrong? Sounds OK to me. I don't like or trust insta-buddies, but most people do.

I hear you Pants regarding the insta-buddies.

Sometimes in life you need to reexamine what you are doing just make sure that you haven't gone over the edge!

On a footnote, I use all of my own equipment when diving and I stay close to the group and don't wonder off. I have met some terrific people from all over the world doing this. Diving makes me anxcious to go on these otherwise mundane trips.

 

[plainsong]

I need a sound board and you guys are the best so here goes.

I am in my mid 40's, good health and exercise regularly. I have been diving for 3 years now, 40+ dives under my belt. I am PADI certified Advanced, and have Nitrox cert as well.

My job has me traveling alone to Asia 4-5 times a year. On the way back from these week long trips I take a second week (they pay for the flights and are happy to do so) and I stop in the Pacific to do some diving. So far I have gone to Guam, Palau and now Yap in 2 weeks.

I dive with established dive shops with a guide and NEVER alone.
I will pair up with a buddy once I get there. It has been great with no issues. This really the only time that I can dive as my family (wife and 3 kids) do not dive.

Am I doing something wrong here?

Thanks all, Dave P

YES! You are making me green with envy! Seriously though I don't see anything wrong there.

 

[ScubaThor]

Am I doing something wrong here?

Thanks all, Dave P

Yeah, you're making me very jealous! Do you bring your own gear on your Asian trips?
T

 

[daval]

Is your company hiring? I'd like a job like that!

 

[ThatsMe]

Is your company hiring? I'd like a job like that!

yea must be nice

 

[dmpaq20]

Yeah, you're making me very jealous! Do you bring your own gear on your Asian trips?
T

yea, I have everything and I pack it in a 62 cubic inch travel duffle.
I weigh in at 65 lbs on the scale. Al I need are a tank and weights

 

[Marek K]

Like Pants, I'm just curious... Why in the world do you think there's anything wrong with that, to the extent that you need reassurance like this?

 

[dmpaq20]

Like Pants, I'm just curious... Why in the world do you think there's anything wrong with that, to the extent that you need reassurance like this?

Because I do it alone. Most everyone that I have met go on trips like this with either a spouse or as a group. I truly have a unique situation.