RJTY
Contributor
Recent activity on this board has put some thoughts in my head. Please take these thoughts as regards to all the accidents I have reviewed in general, and not one in paticular. I have only a little over 30 dives over four years. Most of them being the last year and a half. I respect my level of experience. I limit my dives according to my level of experience. I check my gear, and my buddies. I mostly always dive with someone I know well, or use a boat who is trained in medical emergencies. I am on this board often reviewing tips, accidents, and often ask questions. When I dive, I feel safe. I feel that I am well trained for the diving I limit myself to. I never have a thought, that I might be injured. This is what puts questions in my mind. Those who do suffer accidents, probably didnt have thoughts they would be injured either. There was a story recently, of a experienced diver found in 20 ft of water in the keys. I dont recall getting any other info on that case. Another one out of South Fl, I think they were thought to have been tangled. I dont recall any more info from that as well. I guess my point is: Should I feel as safe as I do? For those injured, did they feel as safe as I do when they start their dives? For those who had near misses, did you feel safe and confident when you start your dives?