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TwoBitTxn:My advice
1) Stop posting on the boards. For each one of your questions click the search button and read at least the first page of threads that pops up.
2) Take a rescue class.
3) Find a group of divers that are willing to mentor you and develop your dive skills. Dive locally.
4) Buy all of your basic gear. Don't buy a spare air, or pony. You don't need either one. You have neither the experience nor the training. Once you get both, you will realize it is a waste of money.
5) Running out of air under water is alot like running out of gas in your car. The most common reason is a significant failure of the operator to follow training.
You worry too much. Go diving.
TwoBit
hello,
1. I am new to this board and appologize if I duplicated something that was already posted. I am glad to see that so many have responded. thanks to all.
2. I may. however how would that help an out of air situation?
3. I relly woul not want to dive locally. everyone has thier own reason for gettin into diving mine should be obviouse by my name. in the northeast you would be hardpressed to find live corals and if you do you would not be able to see them and even if you can the water here is way to damn cold.
4. I have my own fins, mask, knife, snorkel and wet suit (shorty for wrmer water)... planning to buy a computer (wrist type) and a pony for added safety.
5. I understand what you are trying to say. However, the analogy does not equate. maybe if the car runs out of gas while full of smoke. although rare are you suggesting that an out of air never happens for other reasons than user error? you are an instructor and what you may many listen. The equipment at the resor on my last trip was scary, regulator hoses cracked ect. You might say why did you dive. I would have to think really hard abot that one. I guess this is why I talk about spair air source.
lastly, should I not worry? I like to dive and love to see the wildlife. However, when the dive is over I want to come home. That is why I worry. Perhaps I am justified?