Solo diving

[AndyNZ]

So Pilot...You would'nt hook the wreck for your buds?

Obviously not on his own!! :mooner:

 

[stvbrit]

For an unbiased look at the reality of going it alone, I highly recommend reading "Solo Diving, The Art of Underwater Self-Sufficiency" by: Robert Von Maier. This text covers it all, great info....

 

[CBulla]

Ah, my friend, we need to get you on boats and wreck dives, especially the wrecks that aren't marked with a pretty bouy like they are in the keys..

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[pilot fish]

Thats it then.

No, I just want to be sure I understand your question.

 

[pilot fish]

Ah, my friend, we need to get you on boats and wreck dives, especially the wrecks that aren't marked with a pretty bouy like they are in the keys..

What's the benefit in that, Collin? I don't do deep wreck penetration since I don't have the gear or trianining for that.

 

[BIGSAGE136]

What's the benefit in that, Collin? I don't do deep wreck penetration since I don't have the gear or trianining for that.

Then you are living under a bridge.

 

[CBulla]

What's the benefit in that, Collin? I don't do deep wreck penetration since I don't have the gear or trianining for that.

There are many many many wrecks which aren't safe for any penetration at all, if even accessable for that, however, the wildlife and growth around such features is such that diving the structure is quite an experience. Sometimes its the only relief bottom structure around.

Conversely, there are dives such as the Duane or Spiegal which are large intentional sinks that are placed on the bottom for recreational divers to enjoy the outside dives and those who are into that overhead thing and strings, there is some great inside stuff to. In fact, of those divers who pass gas on the common Key Largo artificial reef dives (Duanne, Bibb, Eagle, Spiegal, etc) the greatest majority are AOW recreational who never go through the doors into the captains cabin, etc, and have some extrordinary dives that they'll talk about for a long time!

Where I live, the wrecks and reefs are rarely marked, thus one of us must make a bounce to ensure that the anchor is A) secure, B) on or near the intended target so we aren't swimming all over the place looking for the 'reef' wasting time when we could be hanging out on the fish hide-out.

 

[pilot fish]

There are many many many wrecks which aren't safe for any penetration at all, if even accessable for that, however, the wildlife and growth around such features is such that diving the structure is quite an experience. Sometimes its the only relief bottom structure around.

Conversely, there are dives such as the Duane or Spiegal which are large intentional sinks that are placed on the bottom for recreational divers to enjoy the outside dives and those who are into that overhead thing and strings, there is some great inside stuff to. In fact, of those divers who pass gas on the common Key Largo artificial reef dives (Duanne, Bibb, Eagle, Spiegal, etc) the greatest majority are AOW recreational who never go through the doors into the captains cabin, etc, and have some extrordinary dives that they'll talk about for a long time!

Where I live, the wrecks and reefs are rarely marked, thus one of us must make a bounce to ensure that the anchor is A) secure, B) on or near the intended target so we aren't swimming all over the place looking for the 'reef' wasting time when we could be hanging out on the fish hide-out.

Thanks the explaination, Colin. If I knew the wreck, water in that area, I would make the bounce to tie in for my buds.

 

[dherbman]

Thanks the explaination, Colin. If I knew the wreck, water in that area, I would make the bounce to tie in for my buds.

:shakehead

This is solo diving with the added elements of stress, increased workload and complication.

Do you see how dangerous your attitude is? First, you denounce solo diving (good call for you, btw) and then you say you would take on a solo dive with additional complication. Your confusion is as dangerous as it is apparent. You are willing to compromise your own safety standards? Why?

Like risking your safety.:11doh:

 

[michaelb51]

Thanks the explaination, Colin. If I knew the wreck, water in that area, I would make the bounce to tie in for my buds.

Urm, ah... in this scenario, why would you be willing to dive alone? It isn't necessary, just... customary.

Don't forget the golden rule: Fewer things are true than we are certain of.