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I don't want yours or anybody else' advice.

I was thinking about doing a live aboard this summer, I'll have to make sure it isn't on your boat Frank.

Hey Capt, this is isnt brain surgery, it's common sense and not stepping on your own d*ck when performing a task. It doesn't take a scientist to keep your fingers out of the reel, or tangle the line in your gear. There are things far more dangerous than blowing up a balloon. I don't claim to...

The diving I do and don't do likely will never require an smb, so it's a moot point anyway.

Yeah because they can't walk and chew gum at the same time. This isn't penetrating the Doria, it's blowing up a balloon attached to a fishing reel. You make it sound like a surgical procedure which it obviously isn't.

I am willing to bet you that I get it on the first try without taking a ride to the surface or getting tangled up.

I'm sorry but it looks pretty simple and straightforward to me. You have to go out of your way to screw it up, kind of like tripping over your own feet.

I have never needed to shoot a bag so to speak. Why do people have so much trouble? It looks like a walking and chewing gum at the same time skill. I am not meaning to be glib so save the flames for someone else.

I am amazed at all the keyboard warriors that all seem to have the perfect solution to the piracy problem. There is a whole lot of ocean out there. I have no problem with killing pirates or taking out ships in pre emptive strikes. Negotiating after the fact is a waste. We as a country were...

Actually we should do nothing, they knew the risks and they are on their own.

I already saw that and it didnt answer my question regarding snorkels or having to dive with a buddy that is why I asked here.

There are really only two categories of viz, either it sux or it doesn't :rofl3:

Don't be a d-bag

Oh yeah in a heartbeat!

What ever became of appeals of ridiculous Laguna Beach laws? I am too lazy to really search so I thought I would ask.

Just don't get talked into an "upgrade"

I am with Bogie, I like getting dirty looks from bystanders as if I just committed a mortal sin. It is especially fun to be kitting up where OW check outs are taking place and one of the students asks me "where is your buddy", while I give blank stare.

The short answer, whenever you feel like it. The long answer, it is still entirely an individual decision with far too many variables.

I like horsecollars, they look really cool!

I suspect the standard answer will be no for the most part. They would fall into the category of "trust me" dives. In the early stages of a diving career my guess is that most dives are "trust me" dives no matter how meticulous and careful the planning is. You can never plan for every...