Solo dive question, max depth 25'

Quaglinoman · May 10, 2014

All dive buddies moved, want to dive. I enjoy Blue Heron Bridge in Florida. A shore dive with lots of life. Max depth is 25', most areas are at 20' so ditching would be easy. I do trust my gear and ALWAYS dive safe, never exceeding my certifications.

i have the buddy system in my head, but often we would split up anyway. What are people's thoughts on this? Is a site like this ok for solo diving?

Bob DBF · May 10, 2014

It's more about you than the site. You need the mindset and skills to deal with any problem you encounter, by yourself, and with a positive outcome.

Check out the solo forum http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/solo-divers/.

Bob
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T.C. · May 10, 2014

While I'm not saying "Do it"; I have dove solo at BHB before. I don't think it would be a big deal; just have your flag.

On another note; why would you need to?

I suggest you make a post here:http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/florida-diving/386645-blue-heron-bridge-trolls-655.html and ask for a buddy. I think as long as you don't have two drooling heads, you'd probably find someone willing to dive with you (two heads is ok, just as long as they both don't drool)

If you've dove the bridge before, you know there's always divers there at high tide. Make a post, approach the other divers and ask to join them; and soon you can have some new dive buddies who you can plan other dive trips with.

Stoo · May 11, 2014

What Bob said. Not knowing what level of experience you have, and your mindset, it's pretty hard to say... But this strikes me as one of those things that "If you have to ask..." if you know what I mean. You should KNOW that you are ready to dive solo... If you aren't confident, then get thee into a solo course.

I am not familiar with the BHB, although I have a friend who seems to dive there every day, shooting macro. Assuming that there isn't an unruly current, it sounds like a pretty simple dive. Having said that, if you have 25 dives under your belt, perhaps not.

I'd suggest that as a minimum, you should add a redundant air supply... a pony for example, and a good sized SMB.

divin'dog · May 11, 2014

Quaglinoman:
All dive buddies moved, want to dive. I enjoy Blue Heron Bridge in Florida. A shore dive with lots of life. Max depth is 25', most areas are at 20' so ditching would be easy. I do trust my gear and ALWAYS dive safe, never exceeding my certifications.

i have the buddy system in my head, but often we would split up anyway. What are people's thoughts on this? Is a site like this ok for solo diving?

A lot of sites are ok for solo diving... it's the diver that needs to be ok. The only person who can make that decision to solo is you. If you're asking, then you must have some reservations...? What is your dive experience? Why not try to hook up with someone here on SB?

Texasguy · May 11, 2014

I'd do it.

T.C. · May 11, 2014

divin'dog:
only person who can make that decision to solo is you. If you're asking, then you must have some reservations...?

Why do people always assume that just because someone asks a question they must be unsure, timid, or have reservations? Nothing about this post says he's worried; he's just asking a question.

To assume that he has reservations without knowing him is asinine and rude.

Texasguy · May 11, 2014

T.C.:
Why do people always assume that just because someone asks a question they must be unsure, timid, or have reservations?

Have you been much on Scubaboard? :angrymob:

DMDavid · May 11, 2014

BHB has so many divers there on a weekend that you shouldn't have any problems buddying up with someone.
Another place to check for BHB buddies is the BHB Facebook page.

Tigerman · May 11, 2014

If you have to ask, you're not ready...
Also, do keep in mind that the first 25ft is the most dangerous 25ft there is with regards to gas expansion...

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