How do experienced divers define "What is Advanced Diving?"

[DevonDiver]

Hummm. Doesn't sound like he's the one doing the baiting. With enough practice one could become a master at it.

 

[BDSC]

I never really considered myself to be an advanced diver until I found ScubaBoard and realized that I have planned my own dives, completed such dives, have become pretty darn proficient in my buoyancy control, have helped a stressed buddy out during a dive, have done some solo diving, and have done several deeper dives below 130 ft. all while wearing a JACKET BC with an AIR II.

 

[Thalassamania]

An insight on the question from Glen Egstrom in 1996:

Basic diver training courses have been redefined according to the specific training organizations' philosophies. They are generally in agreement with the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) guidelines but are not focused upon the complexities of the various skills. Modular approaches are beginning to have an impact on instruction but the emphasis on problem solving found in many earlier courses has been relegated to advanced experiences.

 

[*dave*]

You're going to give Haleamano an aneurism with a post like this.

An insight on the question from Glen Egstrom in 1996:

Basic diver training courses have been redefined according to the specific training organizations' philosophies. They are generally in agreement with the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) guidelines but are not focused upon the complexities of the various skills. Modular approaches are beginning to have an impact on instruction but the emphasis on problem solving found in many earlier courses has been relegated to advanced experiences.

 

[Thalassamania]

Sorry, I'm starting work on a new project and (as usual) I do a review of the old literature. Be prepared for a number of such tidbits.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

You're going to give Haleamano an aneurism with a post like this.

... so consider this an invitation to go talk about it in this thread ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[BDSC]

... so consider this an invitation to go talk about it in this thread ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Bob is a brutal guy!

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Bob is a brutal guy!

Not really ... what I'm trying to do is give those who are having a hard time staying within Hale's criteria a place to express themselves ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[ozzydamo]

I have just tipped over 200dives, lots of them solo in my own boat along way from shore with no crew onboard(60kms), I never have felt like I was advanced, I have always had a little anxiety, I wish it never leaves me or I will quit this scene.
Sometimes I feel like a sea otter, but never "advanced!"
Just a man in the water, seduced by her beauty.
I have been a free diver for 25 years prior to scuba diving, I loved the Aquaman, flipper and marineboy on TV!
0.0

 

[marcopalla]

I think there's a simple answer:

you are advanced diver when you get the Advanced certification (or equivalent).
in the same way an "advanced dive" is a dive in witch is requested Advanced cert.

other way, advanced in the meaning of "expert" doesn't mean anything,
advanced in the meaning of "difficult" too.

advanced in the comparison of what?

we can talk about what does expert mean, but is relative to the type of diving and other things.

my 0.2$
;-)