43 replies to this topic

[Marvel]

CONGRATS!! I too, am Envious!


I'm headed to S. Fla on 8/7, meeting up with one of our Singlediver members Den, and some other friends. We should get together! Would be fun to meet some of the other Fla folks as well that are on this board if they are able.



WG

You'd better call me before you come down girlfriend- gotta make sure calendar is clear for you!

[RICHinNC]

Yes Walter that was exactly my point.
And, I support your right to your view, but personally, if someone is going to go solo regardless of the depth, they should do it right, my view.
rich

[drbill]

Despite the fact that I dive solo most of the time, Walter is right in cautioning other SD members that this is NOT something everyone should try, at least not until they have a lot of experience and skills development under their weight belt.

Most of my solo diving is at sites I know well. When I dive solo in new areas, I rarely exceed 50 ft (an easy recovery depth for me). And normally I will not dive a new site without a buddy.

Doc

[WisconsinGal]

CONGRATS!!  I too, am Envious!


I'm headed to S. Fla on 8/7, meeting up with one of our Singlediver members Den, and some other friends.  We should get together!  Would be fun to meet some of the other Fla folks as well that are on this board if they are able. 



WG

You'd better call me before you come down girlfriend- gotta make sure calendar is clear for you!

Absolutely!!

[DandyDon]

I saw this last night, and worried about this, but decided to wait and see what Walter said. Glad I did.

And while Rich and I often agree on Pony bottles, I wouldn't bother to 40 feet, as I trust my ascents from that level enough. I'm diving a 40 feet spring in 2 weeks, and while I do not trust buddy diving, I'm not bothering with the Pony.

I am yet concerned about how cautious Marvel is being in this vein {planning a solo night dive with a partial tank?}, but Walter knows her well and I don't. Marvel, were you towing a dive flag, or is there any boat traffic at all there...?

Edited by DandyDon, 25 June 2004 - 10:35 AM.

[sea nmf]

Marvel,

The dive sounds wonderful! That is the type of dive I like (solo or with buddy); easy, relaxed, meditative. Congratulations!

[flatwood]

congrats marvel, sounded like heaven to me. ps, any houses for sale close by

[oatmeal769]

Being alone with the sea is a very wonderful, spiritual experience, I prefer it even over a buddy I can trust. Now you know the secret, have fun!

A pony bottle? in 19 feet of water? Ridiculous.

[Laura]

Marvel,

I've done one brief solo dive, also in an easy, familiar environment (such as your situation).

My only question/concern is this- did you let anyone know that you would be diving? I think it's a good idea to at least notify someone on the surface of when to expect you back. Then (God forbid) if anything does happen to you, at least some one will be aware of it right away.

My "solo dive" was actually a portion of a buddy dive. I dove around alone for about 15 minutes, while my instuctor friend took his student out for a brief "tour" and to finish his skill tests, then we met up at an agreed upon place. So I had the peace of mind of knowing he would expect me back at a pre-determined time. But those 15 minutes alone were really cool - I felt a feeling of peaceful solitude that was very nice.

So be careful, but enjoy it, too!
Laura

[Marvel]

Thanks for everyones concern- makes me feel loved

Of course I had a flag, of course people were aware that I was out there. And yes, Don- partial tank today but 1900 psi is not exactly close to running out, now is it? Also, this is summertime- I've been back in for nearly 2 hours & it's not even getting dark yet. OK?

Just missed my next door neighbor going out- she went to take pictures & even though we were fairly close (according to our other neighbors), we never saw one another.

Still, the solitude was much-needed therapy for me after a work week from hades.

[Lubold8431]

Glad you had a nice dive...

(notice how I purposely avoided the pony comments and the solo diver comments, and instead just congratulated you on a good dive?)

[drbill]

Gee, I have to do something other than diving when I get stressed at work. Of course since I dive all the time, I must not be too stressed! The joy of doing what one loves despite the consequences.

Doc

[DandyDon]

Thanks for everyones concern- makes me feel loved 

Of course I had a flag, of course people were aware that I was out there. And yes, Don- partial tank today but 1900 psi is not exactly close to running out, now is it? Also, this is summertime- I've been back in for nearly 2 hours & it's not even getting dark yet. OK?

Sounds great. It's a discussion board, and I wondered. And since you hadn't mentioned, thought it might be good to bring it up for others reading here.

[scuba_jenny]

Hey Marvel
Congrats on your first solo.
I just did my first also a couple weeks ago under similar conditions- shallow, know the reef, know my experience level, used familar equipment....

[WreckWench]

Hey girlfriend...sounds like you have experienced the ultimate in diving!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

-kamala aka Wreck Wench



P.S. Thanks to those that also showed concern for ensuring that others contemplating similar diving experiences are better prepared and understand the ramifications. We not only want to be the most FUN you can have on the net without getting wet...but also know that we promote the most FUN and SAFE DIVING too!!