Wreck Penetration?

[battles2a5]

This looks like a great way to die. While I agree that many divers, untrained in wrecks, are able to safely make swim throughs, I would strongly disagree with your definition of a swim through. A swim through is where you can clearly see the exit before you enter, there are no entanglement hazards, the area is big and open enough for two divers swimming abreast and the exit can be easily reached at a normal pace in less than 5 seconds. It should also be noted that anyone attempting a swim through should have an excellent handle on buoyancy control. I would also caution, that while some techniques apply, training in wrecks does not qualify one for caves and training in caves does not qualify one for wrecks.

Which is exactly why I went on to outline the risks that you pointed out here. I am not advocating it, but the rules allow it. If you are going to quote someone, at least use the whole post so it isn't taken out of context.

 

[Walter]

Which is exactly why I went on to outline the risks that you pointed out here. I am not advocating it, but the rules allow it. If you are going to quote someone, at least use the whole post so it isn't taken out of context.

Rules? What rules?

 

[ppo2_diver]

I'd recommend taking a shower rather than the course.....

Keep in mind there are many instructors (that are real wreck divers too) who go above and beyond the PADI reqs. The wreck class can be a good one if taught by a highly skilled and qualified instructor.

 

[battles2a5]

In my first post, I was referncing the "rules" of "recreational penetration", e.g. no more than 130ft linear penetration, in the daylight zone, etc. This is still recognized as recreational diving.

 

[Joe-Diver]

Keep in mind there are many instructors (that are real wreck divers too) who go above and beyond the PADI reqs. The wreck class can be a good one if taught by a highly skilled and qualified instructor.

It was a joke on the typo.....

 

[Nick_W]

There is such a thing as "recreational penetration"

This looks like a great way to die.

I think this is the first time I've ever been 100% in agreement with Walter.
















Seriously I'm going to try really hard to be finished now.

 

[fisherdvm]

I read somewhere, that before the 70's, one in 3 climbers of mt. everest died. Now it is only 1 in 10. People pay big money to climb that mountain.

Life's got to have a little risk, or it is no fun. Why dive with doubles, when you can dive with a 1 cu ft spare air? Why dive with full cavern certification, when you can do it with PADI OW?

For us who can not afford a Mt. Everest expedition, just let us live life to its fullest: lets all get into that Cessna!

 

[MBH]

Who trained Sheck?

Ken Brock was Sheck's first scuba instructor.

As I suspect that you are aware, Mr Exley took the ball and ran with it, then passed his knowledge on to many others.

 

[pir8]

Rules? What rules?

The ones that the Scuba Police enforce

 

[nereas]

The ones that the Scuba Police enforce

The one(s) enforced by The Grim Reaper himself.

He collects the souls of fools and unfortunates for his dark kingdom. They become his slaves forever.