What do you look for in a buddy?
#1
Posted 25 March 2004 - 05:55 PM
Walter
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#2
Posted 25 March 2004 - 06:22 PM
If my buddy is taking pictures, that works for me, I can look for shots.
If I'm spearfishing, I like a buddy who is either there to spot fish or is also spearfishing, but is not competitive. We can get a better meal by working together than by working against each other.
Knowing a little ASL helps to communicate more clearly.
If I'm carrying the flag on a float dive, I like my buddy to be aware of how strong the current is pulling me. If it's pulling me very strongly, I don't want my buddy to be oblivious and no keep up when it's difficult for me to slow down.
Walter
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#3
Posted 25 March 2004 - 06:37 PM
#4
Posted 25 March 2004 - 09:08 PM
ASL would be a bonus - great idea, Walter. Do you know it? I've forgotten most words, since I lost touch with my deaf friends years ago, just remember the alphabet now.
#5
Posted 25 March 2004 - 10:11 PM
ASL is my second best language. Spanish is a distant fourth. We'll trade lessons when we dive together.
Walter
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#6
Posted 25 March 2004 - 11:34 PM
So does that mean you'll be giving underwater signing classes on future SD.com trips???? Ooooh that would be cool!!!Darlin',
ASL is my second best language. Spanish is a distant fourth. We'll trade lessons when we dive together.
Walter
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#7
Posted 26 March 2004 - 06:17 AM
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#8
Posted 26 March 2004 - 07:13 AM
Someone who likes to it slow and enjoy the scenery, the marine life, not how deep they can go or how fast they can move, not competitive.
I've found that I'm easily adjustable with dive buddies. Whether it's someone taking pictures or spearfishing, as long as I know the plan of action, beforehand, I'm ok with it
#9
Posted 26 March 2004 - 08:34 AM
Hey WG...I agree 100%. I also make a good spearfishing buddy...I carry the bag and I can also get my share of founder with a gig or a knife! (Whoops...I sure hope I didn't upset anyone. Just for the record...anything we catch we eat that night on my NC trips.)I've found that I'm easily adjustable with dive buddies. Whether it's someone taking pictures or spearfishing, as long as I know the plan of action, beforehand, I'm ok with it
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#10
Posted 26 March 2004 - 08:57 AM
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#11
Posted 26 March 2004 - 09:50 AM
Thanks Walter...I agree....but I'm sure we have a number of people who don't like to eat fish after seeing them in their natural habitat! Either way I hope no one is offended!! wwActually, spearfishing is the most ecologically friendly method of harvesting fish. It shouldn't upset anyone who eats fish.
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#12
Posted 26 March 2004 - 11:37 AM
All of you have listed qualities that I like. I know I would enjoy diving with any of you. ASL is a great idea. I know I've miscommunicated a couple of times with a buddy.
I like to see the "little" things. It's fun to read up on the critters so that when you find them, you know what you are looking at.
Basically, no speed racing, much respect for the environment, and attention is what I enjoy when diving. I do not actually enjoy the dive if I have to race around or constantly "watch" my buddy because my buddy is not paying any kind of attention.
#13
Posted 28 March 2004 - 10:59 AM
- Chuck
#14
Posted 28 March 2004 - 11:11 AM
You'd be a great photographers buddy!! Woo Hoo!!! -wwI'm usually good at finding things in new areas. Mainly cause I go slow.
- Chuck
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#15
Posted 28 March 2004 - 02:34 PM
Other things I think are important in a buddy are awareness, comfort level in the water, and good communication.
Awareness of your own condition ( air supply, nitrogen loading, etc. ) and awareness of your buddy. I like to pay attention to my buddy, but if I ask how much air they have left and they seem surprised and act as if this is the first time during the dive that they've bothered to check, then I feel more like a babysitter than a buddy. Do they seem aware of their environment? Or are they crashing into things with poorly placed kicks, grabbing hands, and bad buoyancy control? Do they check on me during the dive, or am I they only one making the effort? Are we really a buddy team, or are we just doing solo dives near each other? There's a big difference. Buddy seperation is next to impossible if you're both checking on each other every so often.
Comfort level in the water is important. If they seem to be calm and collected whenever we have eye contact, then I can relax and enjoy our dive together instead of watching them the whole time wondering if they're about to do something rash in response to a simple problem. If my buddy is nervous, then they'll probably be huffing gas like crazy, and that'll be one more thing to worry about.
Communication is difficult underwater, we all know that. But some people don't even understand the basic signs. I try to review the communication skills before diving with someone new, and I let them know that I carry wetnotes if they need to communicate something really complex ( I show them a sign for "I need to write" ). I've noticed with some people, there's a real tendancy to just respond to anything with an OK sign. That doesn't tell me much, and I can tell by the look in your eyes that you just didn't understand what I was just trying to say, so why are you flashing the OK sign? A buddy that can communicate well and understands it's a two way street really adds to the level of fun on the dive.
But what the heck, I'll dive with ( almost ) anyone ONCE...
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