foob
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Did your friend certify successful? I think whether they go depends on how confident they were, and how enthusiastic they are. Enthusiasm will make them want to keep improving quickly. Diving as much locally will give them an opportunity to improve.
One thing that cannot be experienced is sea sickness. Might want to test on a day boat before spending that much money going to raja. Even when boats provide medication it might not be enough.
Bill, Dan and outofoffice are very serious divers with a lot of experience. And indonesian enthusiasts heh.
Current depends a lot on divemaster drop point and how they lead. Letting DM know will help with monitoring and switch DMs if there are concerns. Tip accordingly haha. Another option is hire a separate DM to stay with them. The number 1 rule (or maybe that's to breathe always), they must be willing to call a dive if uncomfortable, and you should not be upset following them up as their buddy.
When I was there in April, there were strong currents around restrictions like atolls. But once you get to the surface it was calm as a baby. So separating from group is not a scary idea. Of course ability to deploy SMB and sound device/Nautilus/plb is always useful to bring. At the very least it provides reassurance.
One thing that cannot be experienced is sea sickness. Might want to test on a day boat before spending that much money going to raja. Even when boats provide medication it might not be enough.
Bill, Dan and outofoffice are very serious divers with a lot of experience. And indonesian enthusiasts heh.
Current depends a lot on divemaster drop point and how they lead. Letting DM know will help with monitoring and switch DMs if there are concerns. Tip accordingly haha. Another option is hire a separate DM to stay with them. The number 1 rule (or maybe that's to breathe always), they must be willing to call a dive if uncomfortable, and you should not be upset following them up as their buddy.
When I was there in April, there were strong currents around restrictions like atolls. But once you get to the surface it was calm as a baby. So separating from group is not a scary idea. Of course ability to deploy SMB and sound device/Nautilus/plb is always useful to bring. At the very least it provides reassurance.