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To address the prior DOT/OSHA discussion, there are industrial gas transfer safety regulations by OSHA that also apply to SCUBA and every other high pressure gas transfer application. They are written for manufacture, transport, and transfilling of all pressurized gasses. OSHA may fine a...

I think that it is a motivator for somone to get more knowledge and complete more dives with more training. It advances the thinking of the diver, who will have to be in contact with much more experienced divers. This typically leads to better and more competent divers. Many people dont want to...

Just a follow up. I also like diving with my friends, groups and or buddies. It is more fun to go dive and then go for a beer with people...

I have an interesting take on this. My job is in dealing with the outcome of accidents, and I think an analogy is in order. It is good to see PADI recognizing that many of us dive solo, and that it is not inherently "wrong". However, it is not so simple to parse out the rational from the...