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A new diver is anyone still trying to master the basics.
When you become self sufficient and can plan and execute your own dives, you are no longer a new diver. This means you have accumulated enough training and experience to know your limitations, make good risk assessments, and know when to call a dive before something serious can occur. Some people learn quick and some never learn. Don't get hung up with fancy titles, pay the fee get the "B" is more common than you can imagine. More dives in different environments is a good teacher. Crawl, walk, run. Focus on learning, new skills, equipment, and about yourself. You will know when you are no longer a new or novice diver.
I would agree. I think a lot is down to attitude as well. You can be a new diver who is aware and self critical who will probably pick up experience quicker than someone who comes out of OW thinking "I am a diver so I know everything".When you become self sufficient and can plan and execute your own dives, you are no longer a new diver. This means you have accumulated enough training and experience to know your limitations, make good risk assessments, and know when to call a dive before something serious can occur. Some people learn quick and some never learn. Don't get hung up with fancy titles, pay the fee get the "B" is more common than you can imagine. More dives in different environments is a good teacher. Crawl, walk, run. Focus on learning, new skills, equipment, and about yourself. You will know when you are no longer a new or novice diver.