What Makes A Good Buddy?

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Had fun with the solo post, so the natural segue for me after reading (and reading) is,

WHAT MAKES A GOOD BUDDY? tried to ask then, but it was a bit off subject, so lets start again!

Originally Posted by JimLap

"This is where these agencies are doing a real disservice to many. They put the idea in their heads that as long as you dive with a buddy things will be ok. To rely on your buddy. More emphasis is placed on depending on someone else than on yourself Peter S. Beagle, 14 July 1973"


Good point, I think that is a very dangerous mentality, too. Although for me being a good buddy is about knowing my partner and making sure THEY ar okay. I know the air consumption habits compared to mine, as well as other habits. Hopefully the reverse is also true! Not sure if that attitude came from training or from myself.

I think if you check yourself and your buddy (and I will go up and look at their computer and gauges), and they do the same thing, you should be doubly good. Especially if there should be a problem that is not immediately full blown.
 
mtg:
me being a good buddy is about knowing my partner and making sure THEY are okay.

I agree. My buddy stays with me from the time I hit the water til the time we get back in the boat. I have seen some other buddies leave their partner on the surface (unable to make it down) and sit on the bottom waiting for them. I think a good buddy should stay with you no matter what.
 
Dherbman just ran a very nice thread on this topic, with a lot of good stuff in it.
 
yeah, I had seen the link referenced in all that reading and then forgot...good stuff. Thanks!
 

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