This post was prompted in part by this topic on Scubaboard.
Why is it that people just don't seem to read the instructions concerning the gear they use in diving? We see it again and again when using dive computers (particularly on boats when divers put them on for the very first time), as well as other types of gear out there (and I'm looking at you, underwater imaging stuff).
Why do they not practice the skills needed to use the gear they have (I'm looking at you again, underwater imaging stuff)? Basic buoyancy, trim and so forth would go a long way towards extra enjoyment of the dive experience. Not disturbing the site so they and everyone else can see what's there would mean a lot.
Why do people have an aversion to additional training--like the Open Water diver who never formally goes beyond that to AOW and so forth? Is there some sort of invisible bubble I'm unaware of that protects people when exceeding their training?
Okay, I've vented--tell me now what you think.
Why is it that people just don't seem to read the instructions concerning the gear they use in diving? We see it again and again when using dive computers (particularly on boats when divers put them on for the very first time), as well as other types of gear out there (and I'm looking at you, underwater imaging stuff).
Why do they not practice the skills needed to use the gear they have (I'm looking at you again, underwater imaging stuff)? Basic buoyancy, trim and so forth would go a long way towards extra enjoyment of the dive experience. Not disturbing the site so they and everyone else can see what's there would mean a lot.
Why do people have an aversion to additional training--like the Open Water diver who never formally goes beyond that to AOW and so forth? Is there some sort of invisible bubble I'm unaware of that protects people when exceeding their training?
Okay, I've vented--tell me now what you think.