Would you dive alone?

[Southerncross]

Lake Travis treasure hunting in 25-40 feet as a single diver,would you do it? Having trouble finding a dive buddy during weekdays.

 

[Southerncross]

Is there a safety aspect of solo diving you are uncertain about? What concerns you?

Your comments have been great. I have no problem with solo diving. Just wanted to here it was ok. I’ve always been tought dive buddy this dive buddy that. I’m a very confident diver,actually wanted to show my better half I wasn’t going to die because I’m diving solo. That solo diving for experienced divers is not that dangerous if you know what you are doing.
Again thanks for your comments.

 

[Akimbo]

You might find some threads in the Solo Divers forum useful. Have you ever practiced CESAs or free ascents from 40'? It can be a real confidence builder.

 

[Southerncross]

You might find some threads in the Solo Divers forum useful. Have you ever practiced CESAs or free ascents from 40'? It can be a real confidence builder.

Thanks

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

I say do what makes you happy...... My only suggestion would be to have redundancy when solo diving. I personally have a buddy on my back in the form of a 19cf pony.

And also consider that diving solo can actually be safer than diving with a buddy.....mentally, physically and logistically.

 

[johndiver999]

No intangible problems, certified as Rescue Diver. Have a pony bottle

If there is fishing and boating , there is always the possibility of running into lost ropes and fishing line. To say there are "no problems" seems somewhat optimistic. I generally carry two knives/cutting devices for diving solo.

 

[jlcnuke]

I do dive solo. However, I also am certified to do so and carry the recommended redundant gear (more that just air supply...) when I do solo dive.

More importantly, and what I stress to my students wanting to take the class or taking it, is that you AND your loved ones must accept the increased risk levels for solo diving. A serious medical issue, even unforeseen, at depth without a dive buddy is a pretty much guaranteed depth. A mistake that a buddy might catch you making, can mean the same on some dives. You can't replace a second brain and it's ability to help you through a problem or the buddy's ability to get you to the surface and call for help when you dive alone. Gear just can't do that for you.

I'd recommend getting the gear and training to certify you as a solo/self-reliant diver if you're really interested in it, but know that the most important part of being a solo diver is accepting the increased risk you have without anyone else there to help or respond to a problem.

 

[rhwestfall]

I don't think anyone is going to openly endorse you to dive solo, hence the "tiptoe in the tulips" responses. It isn't up to us on an internet forum to make that decision. Those of us who are certified have taken classes to complete the knowledge base of this endeavor.

 

[Southerncross]

I don't think anyone is going to openly endorse you to dive solo, hence the "tiptoe in the tulips" responses. It isn't up to us on an internet forum to make that decision. Those of us who are certified have taken classes to complete the knowledge base of this endeavor.

Thanks again for all the comments. I’m going to take a solo diver class.

 

[tursiops]

Thanks again for all the comments. I’m going to take a solo diver class.

 

[rhwestfall]

Thanks again for all the comments. I’m going to take a solo diver class.

Nice to hear. It is a great tool in the toolbox. I certainly hope you find a very good instructor that challenges you to be your best.