I appreciate the video. By way of background, my wife and I were certified in Southern California 30 years ago. Our OW and Advanced instructor was a former Navy SEAL who took a very different approach to certification. The reality was that we would be diving in cold water with poor visibility, unpredictable currents, and when in shallower water strong surge. We also did a lot of diving in the kelp, so entanglement was not so much an issue as a reality that you just had to deal with. (Caveat: you can break kelp.) All dives are unguided. Under those conditions it is best to approach every dive as a solo dive. If a problem develops, there is a very good chance that by the time your buddy recognizes you aren’t where she thought you were she also can’t see you. Under those circumstances, “wait for a minute and go to the surface” doesn’t help a damned bit with actually dealing with an emergency. He was up front about it. “The book says never solo dive. But when you find yourself solo diving...” Our instructor trained for complete self-sufficiency. By the end of the OW course (I think at the time we did something like 5 or 6 evenings in a deep pool and about as many open water dives in the cert) you could count on having him come up and yank your mask off, pull a regulator out of your mouth, shut off your air, or something like that. There were three of us in the advanced course, so we just did what we did. We swapped gear enough that it was no big deal, and did full dump and retrieves including weights in 15 feet of water wearing full 7mm wetsuits. We did enough emergency ascents without air to get experience with blowing bubbles and having the air in your lungs refreshed as you come up from depth. This was all well beyond the manual, and frankly beyond what I did in my Rescue cert, but for the kind of diving we were going to be doing, it needed to be. I still make an effort to keep those skills reasonably sharp, and every time I hit the water I approach it as though I am solo diving, whether I am or not. I have been well-served by that more times than I can count. All of which is background to make two points. First, I cannot agree with you more. Whether a diver intends to do any solo diving or not, training for and approaching diving with an eye toward complete self sufficiency makes a huge difference in how you dive, even if you never plan to be more than 30 feet deep and 20 feet from a buddy. And second, something that was implicit in the video but could be made more explicit is that there is no substitute for experience. The only way to learn not to panic when things go wrong is to get lots of experience with things “going wrong” under more controlled circumstances. Apart from safety, per se, the more of that you do, the more comfortable and relaxed you will be as a diver, and the more enjoyable your time under water will be.
@MrPirate408
4 жыл бұрын
I learned by an retired navy diver that became a bad ass marine colonel and he was hard on me on every dive i became his assistant on training others and i had the pleasure to learn alot off him and i do perfer solo diving after all the courses and i would go out set up certain obstacle courses for the class.on my own using land navigation setting points and recording my coordinates and give him the coordinates so the class would follow them but ya it was fun
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michaelgoodman5247
2 жыл бұрын
Careful with that kelp, my GF had kelp wrap up her ponytail and held her down...freak occurrence, but scary as shit.
@captmanuelmercado3874
4 жыл бұрын
I am a PADI Divemaster for more than 25 years and I have always dive solo. I am still diving solo @ 68 years.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
That is really impressive.
@leopoldbloom4835
3 жыл бұрын
Kudos!
@stephenrayner6448
2 жыл бұрын
Same - 66
@timothyberlinski2299
2 жыл бұрын
You recommend a pony bottle for solo?
@earlgrey2130
4 жыл бұрын
I treat every dive as a solo dive. Meaning that i don't rely on my buddy for anything. I do my own navigation, i do my own planning, i check all my gear and i regularly practice all safety drills i need to safe myself if shit goes bad. I respect the rule of thirds, i carry my own BCD, lay my own lines and i have redundancies for every piece of my gear. Basically i act like i need to be able to survive the worst case scenario that could happen on each dive as if i was alone. That begin said: My buddy does the same. And we still go diving together. Because the best thing you can have is two divers who don't need a buddy, but are there to help if shit goes south. And there are problems you can't deal with on your own, no matter how well trained and prepared you are. Plus it's simply more fun to share the experiences with someone.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Self-reliance. That's the best way to go :)
@mikedavies4694
3 жыл бұрын
I am a newbie diver, OW last Sept and AOW last Nov; so I have not even been diving for a year yet. When I started, I used a solo dive gear list to determine what gear I should buy. I pretty much have redundant everything, from lights and cutting devices, to computers, masks and most importantly, air. My 1st pony was a 13cu which was good enough for OW depths; although I now pack a 30cu diagonally across my chest. I have packed my pony since my 1st dive as a certified OW diver, and I practiced switching over to it also. I dive with buddies, but I am self reliant. I also, still have a higher SAC rate than most of the buddies I dive with. Packing my pony allows me to surface, solo, while the group I am diving with carry on. The dive buddies I normally dive with are confidant in my ability to get myself to the surface. I find it relaxing to make these short "solo" dives. I started my AOW when I had 40 logged dives and am currently sitting at 130 dives, all of which are drysuit dives in the Pacific NW. One day I will do the Solo cert, but I do enjoy being self reliant in the mean time. Most of my buddies also dive self reliant.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. That's the way to go.
@mikedavies4694
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller just got my SDI Solo and am at 161 dives now.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikedavies4694 Awesome :)
@Justins-Adventures
4 жыл бұрын
I love the equipment exchange. I've got a few divemaster buddies and we did a exchange with three people breathing off one Reg. Very fun. We do everything except wetsuit, also do it in a pool to make buoyancy a bit trickier.
@Lanarri
4 жыл бұрын
It’s all about mentality. People with mind-set of „soldiers” will only trust nobody but themselves. And prepare accordingly.
@jeffv968
3 жыл бұрын
I've been diving solo since 1984, not every dive of course, but growing up in northern California absolutely means that it was not always easy to find someone who wanted to or has the time to go diving in the moderately cold water , that means you are going to go solo or you don't go diving! Good to mention I really almost never dive without an extra 12 liter, bottle!
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Jeff, thanks for your comment. In solo diving, you need to make sure you have backups, and a 12 litres tank is a good one.
@jeffv968
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller thank you for the video Mario, and for the reply, hope you're able to be diving through this terrible moment, I've been hanging out in Sabang, Puerto Galera , quarantine diving in the Philippines, not so bad, hope you're doing well , good luck and always be safe, cheers
@eamonshields2754
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome ! Everyone should be a self sufficient diver
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely.
@AlexArrigoni71
5 ай бұрын
Totally agree. Thanks. Wow the ascend from 100 feet without equipment sounds scary
@chrisfonden6431
4 жыл бұрын
I dove with Hal watts in Florida years ago and he taught solo diving. I’ve been solo diving almost since the start. Actually since the start. I’m from New Jersey. Poor visibility and cold water I learned pretty quickly to be self reliant. Had a pony bottle my first wreck dive as an alternate back up air source. Trying to keep track of your buddy and vice verse is a pain. Some divers I feel safer by myself
@jeffv968
3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a privilege, Hal Watts?
@ButYesButNoButYesButMaybe
19 күн бұрын
Your dive buddy is amazing! I'll need to buy one for myself! Most reliable dive buddy! 😂
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
19 күн бұрын
@@ButYesButNoButYesButMaybe indeed :)
@saratov5444
4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Just one notice from my experience in fishing net - make a good wrist straps for both knives.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea.
@max-antonjonsson347
4 жыл бұрын
I've never gone on a solo dive, but I totally agree with the solo whilst not solo part. Dive buddys are often distracting and a false sense of security. Especially on trips where you end up with some random person that just got their OW two weeks ago at some resort.
@Chogogo717
4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I are getting our OW, EAN, and PPB this month. The whole thing PADI pushes about “wow, make new friends with the insta-buddy” to me is actually not necessarily what I am looking for. I think back to all the idiots I’ve met at the indoor firing range that flag the line, or some other safety violation. I don’t like shooting guns around those people, and I can see the same issue with diving. The part where you talk about telling the DM your minimum certification for that particular dive makes a lot of sense to me. I think the. I thing for this sport is for people to take rescue courses like I have in other water sports I’m involved in, be self sufficient, so you can self rescue and also better support your buddy, and practice. It seems to me most people retain about 10% maybe 20% of any instructive course they go to. Reviewing that training and drilling in a consistent basis will make it second nature so that it comes naturally during high stress situation. It allows you to remain calm because you’re able to execute flawlessly.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulation!
@Scuba_Bro
3 жыл бұрын
I only feel comfortable doing a solo dive from local beaches (during the day, typically in the morning) that I'm very familiar with and the maximum depth is 20 feet (i also make sure to have 2 dive knives in case of tangling). More often than not since its only 20 feet i can have my wife or a friend free diving along or floating at the surface with their eyes on me. I also always have the dive flag floating up top. However, that is just my preference where i just fear pushing mu luck. I have done solo diving in the Caribbean but it was near a dive shed with other divers around and the maximum depth was 15 feet lol.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Smart :)
@m00t123
10 ай бұрын
Mario - have you created a solo dive equipment list with your gear? You have an interesting “lift bag” that actually looks like a large dsmb. Also, the carry bag and reel pocket is nice. What carry handle are you using on your stage bottle? I know this is an old video, but maybe show your gear setup?
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
10 ай бұрын
They are stored with my boat for the winter, but I'll take a look at my invoices and make a list. I'll pin it and flag you when it is up.
@misterx6209
4 жыл бұрын
Well. You can do it if you have all of your own equipment and you live close to the sea. Any dive school would never allow to go alone into water. I personally would not mind to do it alone. However, as a tourist I don't have any chance. And since my girlfriend is my buddy, I actually don't need it. But If I was in a country with sea, I would consider.
@markusknorr6497
Жыл бұрын
I agree with many of your points but i disagree about drysuit being less favourable. With a drilaminate drysuit You have better thermal insulation without the problem of a compressed neoprene at depth. It is much easier to have a balanced rig not beeing overweight at depth. You have an additional floatation device if your wing malfunktions. Swimming up with a flooded drysuit is no big deal if you are weighted properly, especially if your wing still works. And if any of your Equipment fails during the dive, you should call the dive anyways. I dive in cold waters most of the time and diving 7mm Neoprene with an additional ice west is a pain compared to a proper fitting drysuit. I love the redundancy aspekt if i am solo diving.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
Жыл бұрын
I disagree with that too. Now that I have more experience with my DUI and less floodings. a drysuit can help with extra lift etc...
@wiktoriode
4 жыл бұрын
nice video, nice quipment, UK mini Q40 are very reliable backups. May I suggest to add a linecutter or z-knife to your equipment...
@jacobmar2797
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible video, thanks!
@zazugee
4 жыл бұрын
i'm a freediver, and i had been solo diving too tho in freediving its even more dangerous but i found that i better not dive with an idiot and rely on them and exceed my safety margins and take risk than to dive safely within my limits of solo diving means no deep diving, no exploring new environement or diving in low visibility, no far from shore diving, no cutting corners on safety and buyo lines and ropes most "freedivers" in my region are spearfishers, and they lack any understanding of freediving, they dive solo too but without awareness of the dangers diving with them is even more dangerous that diving alone
@fredblogs477
2 жыл бұрын
I personally found your Vidio and instructions fabulous to say the least it was precise, accurate, inspirational and very easy to understand this Vidio should be part of any clubs instructional information in stead of simply bums on seats to receive more money in the club funds 5* my friend good luck and safe diving
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend. Safe diving to you, too
@shootingbricks8554
2 жыл бұрын
I got separated several times with a buddy. I got entangled in fishing line. Tried banging on the tank but he didn't hear so he kept going. It took some time to cut my way out since I got BCD tangled too. I couldn't find him so I eventually met him at the surface
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
2 жыл бұрын
Self-reliance saved you. Good job
@pucioy
4 жыл бұрын
There's no amount of deaths to stop people from solo diving. Actually there's no stats for accs and deaths in solo, buddy and group diving. Buddy can kill you as well. Just don't go on K2 in flip-flops being first time in the mountains.
@michaellambert2976
5 жыл бұрын
I love where you mounted your knife on your pony. Can you explain how you did it? What hardware you used?
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
I just used dive rubber tubing and tie-wraps. It has been there for 500 dives and didn't move from there, yet :)
@BuffNerdInCa
3 жыл бұрын
Everyone should learn to dive solo.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
The more knowledge you have, the better it is as you dive solo a lot by accident... Separation, bad buddies or buddies in trouble etc...
@HypnoticAbyss
5 жыл бұрын
good info, are you by any chance from Quebec? your accent sound familiar
@robpearl6843
4 жыл бұрын
I'd bet on it.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Oui monsieur. I can't get rid of it... I really try hard.
@wrightdesigns3333
4 жыл бұрын
The only issues I've ever had is when someone else interferes with me on my dive,
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
That is my problem when I dive in groups. That's why I never use more than Open Water or Advanced. I don't want them to know more than that.
@Smartwater12344
3 жыл бұрын
I woud never go cavediving alone thats just to dangerous
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
You are 100% right. I did cenotes alone. Because you can just go to the surface anywhere. I also don't do boat wrecks solo very often.
@ACAVedian
3 жыл бұрын
L’idée du solo ou self-reliant, c’est bien. Il est vrai qu’un instructeur sans DM sur une formation OW est toujours solo. Ceci dit, nul besoin de l’apprendre à la dure. Les notions de dédoublage et équipement extra (bref une formation solo) devrait être un pré-requis pour s’inscrire à un cours de Divemaster. De plus, ces équipements en extra devraient être obligatoire pour une instructeur au moins pour la dernière plongée de la certif du OW. PS j’aurais mentionné deux ordi de plongée. And that’s my two cents.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Merci pour le commentaire. J'ai 2 ordi (montres et petit gauge sur les tanks. J'aurais du le mentioner.
@mathspodethemighty3484
3 жыл бұрын
i did the equipement exchange without problem. i thought it was pretty easy and you say only 3% can do it.. damm i must be really calm
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe friends suck at diving and that's why I dive solo. Here you have to understand also that failure is by PADI standards and I should have mentioned that in the video. Just forgetting to blow bubbles during mask removal is a failure for your IDC and Dive Master.
@mathspodethemighty3484
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller im certified NAUI witch is a Québec certification. I dont know avout padi standard but my naui instructor was very good !
@hotsauce1646
2 жыл бұрын
I love to dive alone it's a great thing
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@denjieboycarlos3322
2 жыл бұрын
you lost me when you were talking about the gear exchange
@Skunkiboi
4 жыл бұрын
Today, people don't get training. The buy their cards. Those guys are a danger.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Especially in resorts. I heard a DM say "No need to learn buoyancy, the wreck has a rope, you can just grab it."
@pucioy
3 жыл бұрын
Guys who don't learn are danger. I bought my card. Even instructor told us " guys, I don't have time for everything you should learn but please learn after" So I learned at home, alone on 6m peacefull bay, training everything and every situation what can go wrong by me.
@Marco-bq4hj
3 жыл бұрын
7:30 6 liter is not an S80. Good video btw
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
I was confused. Why can't we just have one standard :) I'm happy you liked it.
@Marco-bq4hj
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller yeah, it happens to everyone! being European I am in favor of the metric system, also because is a bit confusing the cubic feet under pressure for tank's size, we normally measure in water volume (so gas at 1atm), much easier to visualize 6liters vs a 12liters.
@asecret900
2 жыл бұрын
a lot of nonsense here... newbies, please dont just accept everything this guy fumbles to try and say - possibly just an ESL issue.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
2 жыл бұрын
I did mention that solo diving shouldn't be taken lightly, that having at least your Rescue is a must. So, you are 100 % correct to warn newbies about the risk of solo diving.
@asecret900
2 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller no, you missed my point entirely. I again caution ppl to please NOT follow advice from novices pretending to be knowledgeable. @mario, you should enrol in something like GUE Fundamentals - it will change (and possibly save) your life!
@lewislawson5461
4 жыл бұрын
I solo dive only depth of 6-18 metres 'buddies' ruin the dive!! I'm not saying I'm the best diver I'm only ow with 10 dives but I'm slow, calm and enjoy the dive on my own rather than with a buddy that I have to stay next to me
@diver953
4 жыл бұрын
Lewis Lawson if you’re not experienced& not trained to solo dive, don‘t. Dive in your limits.
@lewislawson5461
4 жыл бұрын
@@diver953 I don't know anybody who is willing to dive nobody touches me and I cannot afford for course after course
@dannylogan7461
4 жыл бұрын
@@rabbieburns2501 you sound angry. I solo dive with only 3 dives under my belt. I never pass about 30-40 feet but still.
@szymonjablonski5504
4 жыл бұрын
@@dannylogan7461 even worse
@szymonjablonski5504
4 жыл бұрын
@@dannylogan7461 did u even do a OW or just experience scuba
@0e32
4 жыл бұрын
Buddydiving with 2,5 m line between the divers is the safest way to go. Solodiving is like russian rolett. Regards from a tre star CMAS instructor from Sweden. if you want to take risks is up to you. Maby diving is the wrong thing for you?
@waynesitarz424
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that line won't be a problem in kelp. Safest is with a pony bottle and set up your own gear when on a boat.
@akm03051
4 жыл бұрын
This is your opinion, not a fact! Look at Mark Powell's video on Vimeo for some real facts and statistics.
@0e32
4 жыл бұрын
@@akm03051 If you guys breaking every rule in the book and have a early meeting with Gud i couldent care less!! I started diving 1987 (6000h) and my opinion is based on that every diving accident in Sweden is investigated and the lernings from it is taken back to our divingeducations here. I hade friends that "ronuded some corners" in this bussiness who not is still around oss any longer (R.I.P. Susanne) !! But hey this is a free world and alot of people like to play Russian Roulett out there so go join them! Im not judge you...
@_Viking
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah,and that line doesn't tangle?! Most stupid 'diving tip' I've ever heard of.
@0e32
4 жыл бұрын
@@_Viking Buddyline Is like saftybelt in a car.. after a few dives its normal with a line between you and your buddy and you dont think so mutch about it. When you hit another car in 90 miles/h your glad you put the belt on right? The same if you blackout, get stuck or get airsupplay problems under water the rescue is always just 2,5 m away. In the end only eatch diver can decide witch risk is acceptebel. For me diving is about having fun, good time and everyone makes it safe home to theirs familys and friends again every time and in Sweden we prioritate that.
@allandelapa5863
Жыл бұрын
bruh its best that you solo.. you have no interest other than your fun, which I can't fault you, but seriously .. Hope you never decide to teach
@helioxheo2586
3 жыл бұрын
If you want to learn how to be a self centred selfish diver this video will be good for you, if you want to up your game to professional standards, look elsewhere.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry you feel like that. You obviously never had to move to a new country every 18 months or so and realize that finding a buddy is not easy.
@helioxheo2586
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller Hi Mario, Actually I have been diving since 1990 and dived on all continents with the exception of Antarctica and Australia. There are several things you say that quite frankly are wrong. The bottom line is solo diving is for exceptional circumstances and ONLY for very experienced divers. Your arguments here are based on impatience with the buddy's you have been with in the past or their lack of skills. O.K if you cannot actually find a buddy to dive with then you ALONE can make the judgement call whether to solo dive or not? But here it seems your selling a philosophy that is purely unprofessional. What is more youtube can be a dangerous platform to promote such bad practices. The buddy system is used not only in diving but mountain climbing etc and it's main purpose? Safety and preservation of life. Simple. All professional training bodies need to have standardised training procedures based on BEST practice, and that has always been the buddy system. A professional diver will keep his skills sharp by utilising them in looking after rookie divers and take pleasure in doing so, if that means a few boring dives, o.k but they don't have to be boring if your mindset beforehand is I am going to help enhance this other divers skills and confidence. In fact an experienced diver can gain alot of pleasure helping someone have fun and improve. The bottom line is that you can pair up with a diver with as much experience as you want, advanced or newbie, it is your choice at that point in time, but if you decide that your too impatient for all that, that in no way is a sound argument to say that makes solo diving valid and all professional bodies are wrong.
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
3 жыл бұрын
@@helioxheo2586 Thanks for your insight, I really appreciate it.
@helioxheo2586
3 жыл бұрын
@@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller The problem is of course not with the buddy system but by PADI flooding the market with inexperienced divers, and they do that by making diver training a franchise, so some poor guy becomes an instructor and to make a living he has to sell the PADI way of diving, you then get people crash course diving in some warm sunny swimming pool or beach, and then you bump into him next year as a buddy in a location where is dive ticket says 'yes', but his experience says 'NO!'.........one of your commenters below proves the point he says: "Especially on trips where you end up with some random person that just got their OW two weeks ago at some resort''. PADI had that bad reputation 30yrs ago and clearly they still do. In fact your complaint about the instructors lack of skills also proves the point, it is likely that instructor also done crash courses and had little 'real' experience.
@bugman9787
2 жыл бұрын
@@helioxheo2586 I think you have good intentions, but you fail to relieve that if you are comfortable in your abilities you can make the decision for your self. I learned to dive in 1972 at a Junior College, so my course was over a semester. I took the advanced course the next semester, which I later found out was not sent to NAUI. I was taught by a LA county life guard. Until September 2021, my last dive was in 1975. I bought new equipment, watched a bunch of You tube videos, practiced in my pool to get my weight and buoyancy right. Neutral buoyancy was not a thing in the 1970’s. I went to Beaches Turks and Caicos and they put me through a refresher course. I made 3 dives there at the 30 to 40 foot depth. It was like riding a bike, felt totally relaxed. Since my advanced course was not recorded, Beaches would not let You dive deeper then a max depth of 60 feet. When I went back to Beaches Turks and Caicos in May 2022 I took their advanced dive class. Made their deep dive of 80 feet and was totally relaxed. Didn’t know how I would feel. I am also 74 years old. My wife was my buddy in the 1970’s but I lost her to cancer 19 years ago. It is hard to find a buddy and I have been thinking about solo diving. I would not go deeper then 30 feet and have an extra tank. I have been in the water when a good friend panicked in the kelp of Catalina Island, and she was experienced. So a buddy is not a guarantee that you have someone you can count on. If you are confident, and don’t go beyond what you feel you can Handle. With out an extra tank I am confident that I can get to the surface from 30 feet. You don’t put yourself into a situation that you can’t get yourself out of. I don’t care if it is underwater, in a car or in the air. You don’t have two people when you fly a plane! That’s my two sense and I think I’m going to try solo diving after watching your excellent video.
@bradyspears1843
4 жыл бұрын
... DON 'T DIVE ALONE ....!!! ...
@waynesitarz424
4 жыл бұрын
You want social, go to Facebook.
@bradyspears1843
4 жыл бұрын
@@waynesitarz424 ... I don 't want social .. I am a professional diver ..! You , Sir are a dangerous diver ...
@Lanarri
4 жыл бұрын
„Don’t dive alone” is not a truth sent you by God, it’s nothing more than opinion of a group of people. Another group considers solo diving possible and safe enough under particular surcumstances. Just one example of solo diver for you...remember Jaque Iv Kusto? :)
@bradyspears1843
4 жыл бұрын
@@Lanarri ... SIR ,. YOU ARE A DANGEROUS ( FOOL ) ...
@Lanarri
4 жыл бұрын
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@c.patricksadowski9959
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely reckless...sorry, no reason ever to dive solo. You have forgotten your basic training. No sir. This is never correct.
@waynesitarz424
4 жыл бұрын
You are not correct.
@GinEric84
4 жыл бұрын
That must be why virtual all major certification organizations offer certification in solo diving
@MarioStingerPerpetualTraveller
4 жыл бұрын
Basic Training from PADI, you are correct. TDI tech and IDC, not a problem.
@nicholascurrier161
4 жыл бұрын
As a diver who regularly dives dark, rough water, the buddy system is margin of safety sometimes but not reliable. At depth you’re on your own and better be ready to save yourself. The number of dives my wife and I have made with less than 5 ft visibility are many times greater than those with > 20 ft. A twin tank setup makes solo diving perfectly safe and is very common for photographers working in NorCal.
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