drrich2
Contributor
I'd say #2 or #3 but didn't vote since I don't know which dominates. I aim to be self-sufficient at this point; I've jumped in before with air off, without fins, been ready to go in with low pressure inflator not hooked up, one time was even on shore and realized my 2nd stage looked different (cover fell off in the rinse tank!). So I believe I do a decent self-check now!
When I dive with a new buddy, I point out my weights are integrated with pull handles, and I dive an Air2 and have the primary's mouthpiece on a bungie around my neck, but I can pull that off just by pulling the 2nd stage out with a yank to donate. I'm also interested in what 'special' gear variations the buddy might have.
If I know the diver is new to diving, I'm likely to give an informal visual once-over to see if he/she missed anything obvious.
Richard.
When I dive with a new buddy, I point out my weights are integrated with pull handles, and I dive an Air2 and have the primary's mouthpiece on a bungie around my neck, but I can pull that off just by pulling the 2nd stage out with a yank to donate. I'm also interested in what 'special' gear variations the buddy might have.
If I know the diver is new to diving, I'm likely to give an informal visual once-over to see if he/she missed anything obvious.
Richard.