cdiver2
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Bad buoyancy (except a runaway accent) bad trim silting up the bottom (in open water) will not kill you. bad dive plan, bad gas management, bad navigation and bad buddy skills could.
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cdiver2:Bad buoyancy (except a runaway accent) bad trim silting up the bottom (in open water) will not kill you. bad dive plan, bad gas management, bad navigation and bad buddy skills could.
scuba-sass:Communication - before the dive. That means taking in info from the pre-dive briefing, dive planning with your buddy, being honest about your skills, gear check etc. A good dive starts before anybody gets wet.
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