ArcticDiver
Contributor
Going through threads there seems to be a frequent and recurring theme of criticizing training for new divers. One aspect of OW training that I haven't seen mentioned at all is: "How to be a good buddy".
Everyone is taught they are supposed to dive with a buddy. Often dive operations require a buddy. There are a lot of disparaging comments about "Insta Buddies". Often divers opt to either dive solo or to use the "same ocean, same day" concept; which is effectively diving solo. So, this is a recurring and sometimes emotional issue.
But:
-What is a Good Buddy (Other than a dated CB call)?
-Have any of the SB folks been taught how to be a good buddy during their OW? How about during some other training?
-If you have been taught how to be a good buddy; what were you taught?
-Assuming training is lacking; what can we do to encourage the industry to do a better job of training people to be good buddies?
Everyone is taught they are supposed to dive with a buddy. Often dive operations require a buddy. There are a lot of disparaging comments about "Insta Buddies". Often divers opt to either dive solo or to use the "same ocean, same day" concept; which is effectively diving solo. So, this is a recurring and sometimes emotional issue.
But:
-What is a Good Buddy (Other than a dated CB call)?
-Have any of the SB folks been taught how to be a good buddy during their OW? How about during some other training?
-If you have been taught how to be a good buddy; what were you taught?
-Assuming training is lacking; what can we do to encourage the industry to do a better job of training people to be good buddies?