I'm actually floored by the lack of folks here who started Scuba to get fish. It was *the* reason to Scuba along the Gulf coast in the 60's & early 70's...This thread is going very good so far.
As some of you may have figured out, what I'm trying to do is see if there is a pattern or most common reason why people become divers.
So far childhood exposure through TV shows, parents or other family members seems to be the leading reason for what triggers people to become divers.
I saw a few "completely by accident" responses, a few respondents saw a poster or add.
Some by surprise by a gift, and several by a vacation impulse.
I hope more people respond. I'd like to actually talley up the responses in categories to see where and how most people get the bug.
Hey DEMA, I hope you're taking notes!
Rick