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IMHO:
Until you and your buddy can perform all of your basic OW skills in low to zero viz, you have absolutely no reason to perform anything other than progressive training dives in these conditions. That means very shallow-water diving in silt-outs with your buddy. I remember lying in 4' of water in vegetation and muck thinking that I'm going to lose it. Air sharing or even switching regs is a B***H.
I have an LGS Blackwater I cert, no big deal, but strongly recommend a similar course to you. Tame, solid way to start building confidence and ability in these miserable conditions.
Stay safe,
lowviz
Edit: I re-read my earlier post to NWGratefulDiver, looks about as subtle as a thrown brick. Should have prefaced it with "OMG, No! -not at all what I meant to say"
To the OP: Please look / wait for better dive conditions while you get started.
Until you and your buddy can perform all of your basic OW skills in low to zero viz, you have absolutely no reason to perform anything other than progressive training dives in these conditions. That means very shallow-water diving in silt-outs with your buddy. I remember lying in 4' of water in vegetation and muck thinking that I'm going to lose it. Air sharing or even switching regs is a B***H.
I have an LGS Blackwater I cert, no big deal, but strongly recommend a similar course to you. Tame, solid way to start building confidence and ability in these miserable conditions.
Stay safe,
lowviz
Edit: I re-read my earlier post to NWGratefulDiver, looks about as subtle as a thrown brick. Should have prefaced it with "OMG, No! -not at all what I meant to say"
To the OP: Please look / wait for better dive conditions while you get started.
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