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[6Gill]

Of course, the rebreather thing could change all of this.

Living proof about the saying-"To the man with a new hammer all problems appear as nails"

Eric

[intotheblue]

Kimber, Kimber, Kimber... just accept it and be happy! What I wouldn't give if the ratio of serious divers were strongly skewed in MY favor (meaning lots of intelligent, personable, humorous attractive and diving ladies). I need better odds than the Calif State Lottery if I'm going to "win."

He he he -- but it is nice to have other women around who you can discuss things with -- who understands the issues you have. Sometimes there are issues that guys just don't get. And when the v-berth is small and you want to put two in it -- there are no issues later when two chicks go lay down to sleep on the boatride out -- nobodies wife thinks you are trying to hook up with her husband -- no matter how innocent it was -- and despite you were wearing your ds underwear.

I think it's just because guys like to collect more "tech toys"

Crap -- am I a guy and nobody told me????

dives or more adventurous diving persuits. It was a big surprise, as she always seemed so full of readiness for pursuing a challenge... Her "fear factor" had definitely changed, I'm guessing since being a mother...

Most women I know are more security conscious than men... and even among the (woman) divers, the women will hold back to a more "secure" pursuit of diving.

Of the women divers you know or see, how many "older" (40+) women are becoming tech divers, as compared to the younger women (22-35)? I'll bet it is a fraction of the number of younger women. Pity if it is true...

I blow your theory all to hell -- I have three children -- 15yo, 10yo and 8yo

My daughter the 8yo -- her greatest ambition in learning to SCUBA dive -- is so that we can go dive with Great White sharks together.

she's got top-notch gear... where's the long hose though...? Oh, for her... that IS the long hose?

Cute!

ITB...

[drbill]

Kimber... your thread has gotten me thinking (a dangerous pasttime). Maybe I should give up SCUBA diving and just seek an activity where there is a more even gender mix... or even one dominated by those of the female persuasion. Any suggestions?

Of course I could just dive with Japanese divers where the ratio is 4:1 in my favor. Unfortunately I think most of the lovely ladies are young enough to be my daughter (hmmm... someone tell me again just what is so bad about that?).

[BradfordNC]

Of course I could just dive with Japanese divers where the ratio is 4:1 in my favor. Unfortunately I think most of the lovely ladies are young enough to be my daughter (hmmm... someone tell me again just what is so bad about that?).

Doc,

i realy didn't think you'd have any problems with this at all. i'm actually surprised you haven't already sold your place on Catalina Island and moved to Japan.

lol

there is only one cure for asian flu. and if she is that much younger...... just means the "cure" is that much stronger.

lol

[Trimix2dive]

So I pondered -- why are we girls outnumbered in the tech arena?

Is it the heavy gear? Are guys unwelcoming ( I haven't found that to be the case but maybe it is in other areas or for other people) - is it the math -- is it it inhearant dangers that come along with mandatory decompression diving...

I am just wondering what us girls are such a minorty in the realm of tech diving...

Discuss.

Okay from some previous discussion, I asked 6 women that I know - why they haven't gone into the advanced arena? here are some of the answers:

I don't have any interest.
Too much stuff to keep track of.
I would think about it, if I didn't have to carry additional tanks.
Not a thrill seeker, thanks.
Only interest is nitrox as a safer, shallower gas.
Then a simple - why? (sarcastic reply) like i'm an idiot.

Now with this unscientific survey, 1/6 had a mild interest with limits, 1/6 had a limited interest but only for recreational limits, and 2/3 had zero interest at all. How does this pan out with the population as a whole?

I don't know?

Edited by Trimix2dive, 07 February 2006 - 04:12 PM.

[ScubaGypsy]

Of course I could just dive with Japanese divers where the ratio is 4:1 in my favor. Unfortunately I think most of the lovely ladies are young enough to be my daughter (hmmm... someone tell me again just what is so bad about that?).

Bill,

I knew the ratio for Japanese women divers was much higher based upon my own experience in Hawaii, but how did you come up with 4:1? It was also my observation in Hawaii that most of these women were less than half of my age (i.e., early 20's) and had significant dive experience, why do you think this is?

[6Gill]

Kimber... your thread has gotten me thinking (a dangerous pasttime). Maybe I should give up SCUBA diving and just seek an activity where there is a more even gender mix... or even one dominated by those of the female persuasion. Any suggestions?

Might I suggest talking to Kimber about getting into horseback riding.When I came to Canada I was a competitive showjumper and was happy to discover that in this part of the world english style riding was a sport dominated by women.I bet if you just showed an intrest in horses and would help out at shows(dressage would be your best bet) you wouldn't even have to learn to ride but doing so would allow them to help coach you.

Eric

[Trimix2dive]

Of course I could just dive with Japanese divers where the ratio is 4:1 in my favor. Unfortunately I think most of the lovely ladies are young enough to be my daughter (hmmm... someone tell me again just what is so bad about that?).

Bill,

I knew the ratio for Japanese women divers was much higher based upon my own experience in Hawaii, but how did you come up with 4:1? It was also my observation in Hawaii that most of these women were less than half of my age (i.e., early 20's) and had significant dive experience, why do you think this is?

I have no problem with women in their early 20s. I say let them dive.

[ScubaDadMiami]

And I dig my pink bp -- who says just cause you are tekgirl -- you can't be girlie! He he he! (I have my name on my doubles in pink too)

Remind me to ask my Trimix instructor where she gets her pink cave line. I'll pick up a spool or two's worth, and send it to you so that your gear can match.

Edited by ScubaDadMiami, 08 February 2006 - 09:12 AM.