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solo diving is not a crime.

Seeking info about the underwater H2O Deep Dive Waterproof Housing and Speaker Set for iriver iFP-300 Series MP3 Players. I saw this in San Diego and have been looking for one at my LDS but with no luck. I have some questions for anyone who has used one before: 1. How did you like it? 2. I...

What is the agency that he is talking about? If it is PADI, they have one of the quickest programs around. I can be an instructor in a week!!! NAUI, SSI, TDI, SDI, are agencies that can be trusted, plus they will take their time and you will earn your "wings" with those agencies, no matter who...

Is it really solo diving if you have support from the surface or beach?

Snorkel, snorkel......what's a snorkel? Plus it can be a hazard if your at depth and you accidently breath through your snorkel instead of your octo or other back up second stage.

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I just finished the book last night and I have to say that it was quite informational. I like the teaser that he puts before every story to "suck" you in and makes you want to finish reading the rest of the story. My favorite story is about the guy who thought his new boat got stolen., what a...

Xman - I'm not even certified through PADI. all my training was down through NAUI and TDI. I'm just going off of what other people have said about PADI. I have read some of there materials and they seem okay. The problem I have with them is that you have to get a specality card for everything...

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I have a theory about dive accidents. I believe that the number one cause of accidents is a simple human response called, Panic. So I'm putting out a survey to get a feel for what everyone thinks. The question is, do you think that the number one cause of accidents is panic induced by some...

I totally agree with you soggy. Plan the dive and dive the plan. But in real world situations there is a chance that something goes wrong no matter how much planning you do, with situations other than medical problems. Just agree with me on that.

I appreciate all of the responses that I have gotten so far with the posting I made. I just want to get a serious discussion going about solo diving. I'm no expert and everyone has to do what is right and comfortable for them. rdharbis1-thank you for your kind response. The solo divng I have...

What does PADI stand for.....Put Another Dollar In. Plan on paying for everything.

Solo diving is not for everyone, let me make that very clear. I have only done it twice since I have become certified but I have researched the subject quite extensively, and plan on doing it much more in 2006. There are two thoughts on the subject. (1) either you engage in it, or are...