Number one mistake new divers make, from my observations:
Assuming that pre-dive planning and gear safety check with their buddy is just something they had to do during OW class, but now that they're done with class they don't have to do those things.
Whenever the opportunity presents, I have my OW students watch newly certified divers and use them as an example of why the dive planning and safety checks are so important.
Assuming that pre-dive planning and gear safety check with their buddy is just something they had to do during OW class, but now that they're done with class they don't have to do those things.
Whenever the opportunity presents, I have my OW students watch newly certified divers and use them as an example of why the dive planning and safety checks are so important.