I would and I do, but I don't limit myself to 25'. Around here, the best diving as far as cool stuff to see is generally quite a bit deeper than that. No matter what if the depth is 3 feet or 130 feet, redundant air and knowledge in how to deal with problems is mandatory.
Solo dive or not??
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norcaldiver
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What accident reports are you reading?
Anyone that is in need of a buddy either
a) Does not have the proper equipment to feel safe on there own
b) Does not have proficiant water skill to swim without someone else, or is just not in condition to save their own life- and certainly not someone elses.
c)need a buddy as a security blanket because of the unknown (a.k.a. the big shark simdrome)
d) all of the above
Most people that are certified for scuba are still a liability- They generally do not keep up on diving skills and can put me at risk. I only dive with other solo divers- but let them know deckside whenb they ask to tag along- "expect me to loss you. If you are fine with that then come along" They generally want to watch me hunt for game. I have no problem with that, but let them know they are on their own and don't swim to me for help or I will just pull your weights and send you up- I do have a heart- I would follow of course.
I ONLY SOLO DIVE WITH SURFACE SUPPORT! In the case I ever get bent,etc. All I need to do in an emergency is get to the surface and hope the DM is on his game (Thats his job- thats what he's paid for). I carry full DAN insurance.
a) Does not have the proper equipment to feel safe on there own
b) Does not have proficiant water skill to swim without someone else, or is just not in condition to save their own life- and certainly not someone elses.
c)need a buddy as a security blanket because of the unknown (a.k.a. the big shark simdrome)
d) all of the above
Most people that are certified for scuba are still a liability- They generally do not keep up on diving skills and can put me at risk. I only dive with other solo divers- but let them know deckside whenb they ask to tag along- "expect me to loss you. If you are fine with that then come along" They generally want to watch me hunt for game. I have no problem with that, but let them know they are on their own and don't swim to me for help or I will just pull your weights and send you up- I do have a heart- I would follow of course.
I ONLY SOLO DIVE WITH SURFACE SUPPORT! In the case I ever get bent,etc. All I need to do in an emergency is get to the surface and hope the DM is on his game (Thats his job- thats what he's paid for). I carry full DAN insurance.
Pepsi,
I'm sorry, I just don't agree with your list of reasons for someone who needs a buddy. Hey, some people prefere to dive with a buddy. I'm one of them.
This in mind... are you saying I meet the criteria of your list?
I'm sorry, I just don't agree with your list of reasons for someone who needs a buddy. Hey, some people prefere to dive with a buddy. I'm one of them.
This in mind... are you saying I meet the criteria of your list?
Chances are, the person you are diving with is on that list- or else you are both solo divers that choose to swim together. There is no other options here. Do you dive with a completely redundant air source, or do you rely on your buddy? If the later, you are on the list.
Nope, I dont' dive with a completely redundant air supply, and no, I don't rely on my buddy for air either, I simply don't get myself into OOA emergencies! Do I have one, yup! Do I use it? NOPE.
So, I halfway meet your list, huh? *chuckle* too funny..
Yeah, I'd say the people I am diving with rely on me over a redundant air source.. but hey, I'd imagine it's because I'm their instructor. :geez:
Oh, and on another note.. I drink coke, thanks anyway..
So, I halfway meet your list, huh? *chuckle* too funny..
Yeah, I'd say the people I am diving with rely on me over a redundant air source.. but hey, I'd imagine it's because I'm their instructor. :geez:
Oh, and on another note.. I drink coke, thanks anyway..
Tell that to the face of a cave diver who has done miles-deep penetrations and see what kind of reaction you get.
As I have posted earlier, I do about 80% of my dives solo and have about 100% of my problems when diving with a buddy (always a pick-up buddy like on a dive boat). Most of my buddy diving is with well-known (by me) divers who are also underwater photographers and dive similar styles to mine.
Dr. Bill
Dr. Bill
Yes, I did it about a month ago at one of our popular lakes. My dive partner got yanked to help a class at the last minute, so I figured I would just dive shallow and play with the fish. I had 30 dives logged in this lake in a couple of months and knew every rock...
however...
It scared the absolute h*ll out of me. It wasn't a panic attack or anything, I just stayed really on edge and didn't enjoy the dive at all.
I vowed NOT to do that again. I'm used to having an aircrew in a former life, so I guess it's programmed to stay..
I guess I'm a wimp, but a secure-feeling one at that!
Jim
however...
It scared the absolute h*ll out of me. It wasn't a panic attack or anything, I just stayed really on edge and didn't enjoy the dive at all.
I vowed NOT to do that again. I'm used to having an aircrew in a former life, so I guess it's programmed to stay..
I guess I'm a wimp, but a secure-feeling one at that!
Jim
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