I understand that for those divers who have been diving for years and are incredibly experienced, diving with a newbie (e.g. "babysitting") is a bore/chore. But how is a new excited diver like myself, supposed to learn how to become a better diver if everyone is looking for someone experienced? Will I have to continue paying for a personal dive master as my buddy through dive ops forever? What would the experienced out there suggest or recommend? Thanks!
no one wants to dive with a newbie!
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On the contrary, some of us love to dive with new divers. There is nothing like watching the ear to ear grin on a new diver's face as he/she leaves the water. :fruit:
hugedodge2000
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Lots of divers just love to get wet!!!!!
Come on down, we'll dive with you and have fun doing it.
i also agree, i will and do dive with new divers anytime, i WAS a new diver once also and i also enjoy helping otheres get into the scuba seen and try to give them good advice anytime i can!!Marvel:
Brewone0to
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Come on down to Florida and I'll dive with you.saiorse69:
I'm sorry,I just don't do water colder that 65
or I might consider going there
WilDive4Food
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As for myself, I don't mind diving with a "newbie" considering we were all there at one time. Being that I only have 25 dives under my weight belt I consider myself to be quite the newb. I believe the overall like and dislike refers to those that are irresponsable, arrogant, and completely careless of the situation at hand. Considering the risk of what "may" happen, it is no place to act the fool. The only way anyone can become a better diver is experience, knowledge, gained by both a book and more importantly an experienced diver. Books to me gave me the overall idea of what "should" happen, while diving with an experienced diver, well that is a learning adventure all of it's own. Nothing better to learning than seeing it first hand.
So I guess it is that if you do your best to learn from each dive, diver, and situation and you let those around you know that you are new, I have no doubt that many will be happy to help bring another comrade into the deep blue. Some may agree with my post...others may not want me to buddy with, well that is a situation that I will take care of when it is presented to me.
Relax, remember the lessons, pay close attention to those around you, and learn what you can. Beyond that, enjoy yourself to the fullest whilst keeping a clear, open mind and a watchful eye to your surroundings.
So I guess it is that if you do your best to learn from each dive, diver, and situation and you let those around you know that you are new, I have no doubt that many will be happy to help bring another comrade into the deep blue. Some may agree with my post...others may not want me to buddy with, well that is a situation that I will take care of when it is presented to me.
Relax, remember the lessons, pay close attention to those around you, and learn what you can. Beyond that, enjoy yourself to the fullest whilst keeping a clear, open mind and a watchful eye to your surroundings.
nolatom
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You haven't been hanging out in the right places. Lots of us like to dive with newbies, enjoy their enthusiasm, and consider it "paying it forward" for the help given us when we were the newbies.
Go on "average" dives that are dived a lot (as opposed to specialty dives where there's an objective in mind and experienced buddies are needed), and you'll find a buddy who won't mind at all buddying with that new diver.
Go on "average" dives that are dived a lot (as opposed to specialty dives where there's an objective in mind and experienced buddies are needed), and you'll find a buddy who won't mind at all buddying with that new diver.
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Hey, join in with us anytime. New divers have a special excitement that is enjoyable. Nothing like seeing their faces and listening to the converstation after that very first Blue Water dive! WOW !! I will never, ever forget my first dive in Belize. When booking your dives, just make sure the operator knows you are a newbie and don't be shy to mention it to the folks on the boat. Most recreational divers don't mind taking it easy. And by speaking up, your Divemaster will know to keep an extra special eye on you. Also, ask questions, it is a wonderful way to learn and grow in this sport. Of course, be aware that some expereinced divers also have some bad habits. Remember what you learned in class and build on it, don't change the rules. In no time at all, it will be your turn to help someone else along. Have a wonderful time ! Sue Sue
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