AZjohn
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Just a thought - Would it have helped if you were familiar with the dive spot?
I think the answer would have been "Absolutely"
Thanks,
John
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Just a thought - Would it have helped if you were familiar with the dive spot?
Im hoping my buddy doesnt mind me tugging his BCD the whole way down,
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I also dangle a light from my belt and I like to use a strobe (or make sure my buddy has one!) I frequently dive in poor visibility and find that often divers get separated on the initial descent. If this happens, don't look for them with your light ON, turn your light OFF and look for their light's glow. you'll be amazed at how much easier that is to see. If I am following my buddy, often I turn my light OFF because I can easily see and follow him that way. You should try it. Keep in mind however that your buddy can see you, so if you see him looking around for you, shine a beam at him!
I also love diving where the plankton glows at night. it's great.
In fresh water a lot of fish can be found sleeping. You'll have to lead to see them sometimes though.
Oh, one more thing. I didn't see any comment on how comfortable you were with your gear and the water temperature. I find that water temp and gear familiarity play a BIG part in being comfortable at night. If I am cold, it is much more uncomfortable at night then during the day. Make sure that you are warm and familiar with your gear.
Keep up the progress and be blessed! Enjoy the night!
Have a blast!
Now I'm really excitted to do a night dive in Maui next month
Not Crazy to meActually, I felt a similar panic when my light shut off RIGHT before we did the back up light drill..... I thought my dive buddies wouldn't even notice I was gone, I thought I was going to get swallowed by the reef gods (crazy huh??)
When I realized I had my back up light, I was already above my instructor and engulfed by his bubbles....apparently, my breathing was making me ascend......
When I saw them looking for me, I was able to control my emotions, and get my back up light and continue the dive.....but it wasn't easy....
*It's incredible how your mind takes over, huh?