Diveral
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annlaur:I understand some of you guys wouldnt want to dive with me at least not until Im more experienced. Yet I dont think lack of experience is the only reason we newsby become «dangerous» under water. Proper planning, briefing and confidence matter. Perharps even more so for those of us who know we dont know.
OK, heres my (long) story : ... OK so I removed this part
we «unstadivers» need reassurance. At least I do. When I was learning and diving with my instructor in Mexico, I knew I was just a beginner, yet I always felt safe. Knew that he wouldnt let anything bad happen to me or anyone else under his responsability. Therefore not only could I enjoy the dive, I was also able to concentrate on improving my skills, and felt confident enough to let him know if anything seemed wrong without fear of beeing mocked at.
Ill do my homework and take classes and improve my skills. And please, for those of you who dont like to babysit : feel free to refuse to go under with us. You wouldnt have fun with us, and we wouldnt feel comfortable diving with you.
Cheers
Annlaur
I will be happy to buddy with you if we should ever share the same boat ma ami or is it mes ami? I suggest that you try to join a local dive club as Phil suggested or post future dives here on the board to try to arrange a good buddy before the trip. You do have the right attitude to make a good buddy and a good diver. You may want to start purchasing some of you diving gear so that you do not have the problems with the rental gear.
AL