So we have a deep diving course that doesn't really have much to do with deep diving skills and a rally that has nothing to do with Paris or Dakar anymore. Seems apropos.
what course next?
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So we have a deep diving course that doesn't really have much to do with deep diving skills and a rally that has nothing to do with Paris or Dakar anymore. Seems apropos.
Buoyant1
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Just dive! You'll know when you're REALLY ready!
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Diving at recreational level isn't a good guide. The best bet is do the first level Advanced Nitrox/Deco procedures. This isn't really "tech" as such - its purely about hammering those basic skills and introducing multitasking and planning. Once you've done those THEN you can just go dive with a far better idea of when you'll be ready to go further.
Entry level tech would benefit any recreational diver, even those with no intention of going into technical purely due to the skill refinements.
Entry level tech would benefit any recreational diver, even those with no intention of going into technical purely due to the skill refinements.
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I'm not "taking courses to get into the water"
Currently I dive at least once a week, but I'd like to do more (plus deeper/longer)
So Once a week diving, equals 52dives a year. I know People who are doing that in 3-4months:shocked2:They still are practicing on skills before attempting to go onto another advanced class. What is your rush
You have a timeframe or deadline, slow down man, enjoy the boat.
Depending on where you live once a week isnt bad.
For most people in the UK they'd dream of getting 50 dives in a year given the weather and distance to travel every weekend (along with cost of fuel). Yet there are still lots of technical divers. Pure volume of dives isn't everything.
I cant see anything wrong with someone having a goal to work towards. Enter a basic course and a decent instructor will evaluate you. You wont be given a qualification - if you aren't good enough you wont pass.
For most people in the UK they'd dream of getting 50 dives in a year given the weather and distance to travel every weekend (along with cost of fuel). Yet there are still lots of technical divers. Pure volume of dives isn't everything.
I cant see anything wrong with someone having a goal to work towards. Enter a basic course and a decent instructor will evaluate you. You wont be given a qualification - if you aren't good enough you wont pass.
What is your rush
There comes a time in your life when you realize you'd better hurry up and cover some ground cuz if you wait much longer your body may no longer be capable of your goals.
For some sports that reality hits at about 12 (Gymnastics) for others at about 102 (Checkers). Diving is somewhere in between.
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