Why aren't more people taking up scuba diving?

[EFX]

Once they found out they couldn't get calls and talk on their cell phones underwater they left! When someone figures out how to do that they'll come back.

 

[Reku]

Once they found out they couldn't get calls and talk on their cell phones underwater they left! When someone figures out how to do that they'll come back.

I really hope this never happens. I dive for peace and quiet. The last thing I need is a bunch of surface dwellers bringing their drama down with them

 

[mdb]

I agree with EFX. The peace and tranquility U/W has always been a primary attraction to SCUBA diving. No brain scatter-credit card bills, who tailgated me on the freeway-none of that when diving. I often dive solo. A dive or two and I'm ready to re-engage.

 

[Reku]

That said - I also hate those FFM comm masks

 

[TMHeimer]

Agree for sure on the cell phone thing. Not so much on talking uw with FFM. Too bad it's apparently so expensive--seems very practical to me.

 

[kelemvor]

Agree for sure on the cell phone thing. Not so much on talking uw with FFM. Too bad it's apparently so expensive--seems very practical to me.

Having rented and used some FFM's with comms recently I can say it was pretty fantastic for buddy diving. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and FFM is definitely in my future purchase plans at some point.

 

[Reku]

it's only about ~$2k or so. That's not very expensive when you take into account the grand scheme of scuba diving.

 

[Wingy]

Perhaps it doesnt appeal to the youngsters because FB have not made scuba emoticons?

 

[TMHeimer]

it's only about ~$2k or so. That's not very expensive when you take into account the grand scheme of scuba diving.

For me, way expensive. Depends on your Grand Scheme.

 

[Reku]

For me, way expensive. Depends on your Grand Scheme.

That's true. Although it's worth it if that's the kind of thing you like. Most of the FFM's are really high quality these days. You could also go used - that would cut the cost substantially.