Night Dives Dos and Don'ts

[cleophus]

Also, keep in mind that photographers can be some of the most irritating people to dive with. (not all)

With that many photo hounds in the water, it's going to be an MMA fight down there. Recognize that you are solo diving at that point and either be comfortable with your experience, training, equipment and continue the dive or signal your ascent and get back on the boat early. If you are back on the boat well before the planned surface time, you'll spark the discussion.

I feel for ya. After awhile, you'll start to block a lot of those kicks and grab their fins to let them know how much their finning technique sucks.

Don't let the fact that they have a camera lead you to believe that they have more right to get in and view the good stuff. Take your time and fight for your own space.

 

[nereas]

... old thread, huh Cleo? Yah it moves slow.

 

[cleophus]

Didn't see the date before I posted and didn't realize how slow this sub-forum was. Sorry.

Don't have time for sock puppets because when I woke up this morning, I heard a disturbing sound.

 

[BKP]

My RDP is out in the car but it would matter how long the surface interval is between those dives. I didn't see that he posted that. I've done 4-5 relatively deep dives in one day many times without a problem when taking longer SI.
I dive on a 60 tank and routinely can make 70-90 foot one hour dives. It's all in the metabolism of the diver, the skill, comfort and dive conditions.

Dayum!

My wife is like you. She normally dives a 63cft to my HP100. One time she had 1000 psi left on a 100ft. dive to the Spiegel, while I was practically sucking the same 80 dry after 35 minutes. (And, I'm not the Hoover, I once was!).

'taint fair...

 

[Dadvocate]

Thanks for the feedback all. I'm off to Anilao this weekend and will give night diving another go. I promise to keep my head and to go with a small group. My girlfriend is coming along this time, and I have your comments to thank for her reconsidering.

Cheers for the sage advice, everyone!