VaDiver
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Okay, first of all I realize that this is the most basic of questions but I wonder if anyone has taken the time to talk through the key elements of what makes a good dive buddy. The reason I'm asking is that on the 75 dives I have made, many with the same buddy, there have been times when we have been far enough apart that we would be of little help to each other in an emergency. Sometimes it's his fault, sometimes it's mine. It doesn't help that I'm an underwater photographer which has to be the worst kind of buddy to have. Not pointing any fingers anywhere other than at myself. I want to be a better dive buddy and I am hoping to generate some ideas from other experienced divers on this subject.
My questions:
1. What are your expectations of your dive buddy?
2. How close do you stay to your dive buddy during your dive?
3. Does one of you take the lead and the other follow?
4. What are your procedures upon entering the water and upon returning?
5. Does it change things if you are diving with a buddy you were just paired up with on a dive boat?
I certainly don't expect anyone to answer all my questions but would appreciate any comments you can spare.
Thanks...
My questions:
1. What are your expectations of your dive buddy?
2. How close do you stay to your dive buddy during your dive?
3. Does one of you take the lead and the other follow?
4. What are your procedures upon entering the water and upon returning?
5. Does it change things if you are diving with a buddy you were just paired up with on a dive boat?
I certainly don't expect anyone to answer all my questions but would appreciate any comments you can spare.
Thanks...