Logging Dives - why exactly?

[Dive the World]

Track Progress
Air Consumtion
Diving Condition
Weight to carry for which combination, would you remember how much weight you had when you dived with a 3mm compared to a 7 mm, 6 months ago?

There are dive operators who will care about the number of dives you have and what experience level you are at.

If you want - you can stop after a 100 if you don't see a point to it.

 

[AfterDark]

All of the above and more. If you dive for a longtime like I have you'll enjoy reading them years later too!

 

[diverrex]

I'm in the the anti logging group, though I do download my computer and do keep track of dive numbers and dive locations (but not specific sites). From my computer log I look at at my profile and monitor my SAC. But I have no interest in recording other dive details and I have no interest in looking back later and reviewing old dives. And I'm still young enough to just remember what weights I use with what different gear configurations (or do the calculation from a known base when say switching from steel to Alu tanks).


At 10 different tropical locations and with 17 different dive ops no one has ever asked to see a log, though all have asked to see my C card.

I've used 10 different local boat charters and none have asked to see my log, though most, but not all, have asked to see my C card.

 

[fjpatrum]

I only have about 25 or so dives. I've been logging my dives for a couple of reasons. First, I want to be able to remember what I saw and how I felt during a dive. Second, I'm still trying to track my air usage and weight etc so that I can really dial in what to expect on any given dive. I dive in a lot of varied environments (so far) so my exposure protection and weights can drastically change. Add to that the fact that I still don't really have a good handle on how quickly I can burn through a tank of gas and I am logging so that I can sort of estimate dive times for safety margin etc. Besides it's good to have notes to go along with the pictures...

 

[AdamBorzy]

All of the above and more. If you dive for a longtime like I have you'll enjoy reading them years later too!

That's right... have to bring a log book and or/certification cards whenever, wherever you go diving.