Iguana Don
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Over the course of the past year I have noticed many alarming incidents, not just here but in magazines and other forums. In my attempt to understand these incidents I ask questions, not to embarrass or humiliate, but to learn. I must admit that I am direct in my approach and it tends to put people on the defensive, but if you want a direct answer, ask a direct question.
Why are these incidents happening?
Is it from poor training? Is it from a casual attitude toward diving? Is it from a Superman attitude toward diving? Are students not paying attention in class? Are we sending people in the water who have no busisness there other than they paid for the class? Or is it just plain stupidity?
Why are we finding more and more people abandoning the basic principals and teachings they were taught in Open Water. Are we not stressing that diving is serious business and bad things (death, bent for life, wheelchairs etc) can happen.
"Diving is for everyone" I think not. It takes a certain amount of dedication, not only to yourself but to your buddy as well. If you are not willing to dedicate yourself then please stay on shore, as we do not need any more fatalities than we already have.
Are we making it too easy to get certified, that is probably where the answer is lies. Not enough training or lax training. Reduced requirements seems to be the trend the diving cert. agencies are headed.
Nobody is Superman, I don't care how much you plan, what your gear is configured like or who you worship, you can never plan for Mother Nature. Unless you can get her to sit down with you at the planning table and she agrees with what you have written down.
These are just some thoughts and I would appreciate any that you may have. Good or bad. This is an open discussion and in hopes that we and others can learn and eventually change the trend.
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Why are these incidents happening?
Is it from poor training? Is it from a casual attitude toward diving? Is it from a Superman attitude toward diving? Are students not paying attention in class? Are we sending people in the water who have no busisness there other than they paid for the class? Or is it just plain stupidity?
Why are we finding more and more people abandoning the basic principals and teachings they were taught in Open Water. Are we not stressing that diving is serious business and bad things (death, bent for life, wheelchairs etc) can happen.
"Diving is for everyone" I think not. It takes a certain amount of dedication, not only to yourself but to your buddy as well. If you are not willing to dedicate yourself then please stay on shore, as we do not need any more fatalities than we already have.
Are we making it too easy to get certified, that is probably where the answer is lies. Not enough training or lax training. Reduced requirements seems to be the trend the diving cert. agencies are headed.
Nobody is Superman, I don't care how much you plan, what your gear is configured like or who you worship, you can never plan for Mother Nature. Unless you can get her to sit down with you at the planning table and she agrees with what you have written down.
These are just some thoughts and I would appreciate any that you may have. Good or bad. This is an open discussion and in hopes that we and others can learn and eventually change the trend.
ID