Congratulations, Caetllonn.
I would recommend finding someone who is solid on skills, patient, and level-headed. There is no fool-proof way to figure it out ahead of time but there are people close to you who I would feel comfortable diving with and can recommend others.
Good luck.
Tony
Dive Buddies Wanted
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 10:14 AM
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 01:17 PM
My biggest 'make or break' question is whether they're a 'same ocean' diver. I'm still green enough that I appreciate the other person hanging in the general area. In the first 30 dives I did, three different 'buddies' up and split on me, and I never saw 'em the rest of the dive. If they wanna do a solo dive, fine, but kindly let me know so I can find a different partner.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 02:16 PM
"post"?!?
I actually emerged from my shell to create a thread! With a title like A Horseshoe Crab... A Hushpuppy... A Hurricane, how could you have missed it?
Yeah, with a title like that, how COULD I have missed it?
Consider yourself properly congratulated. I added it to the very well-titled thread. 
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 02:43 PM
I'm just looking at finding individuals to dive with.
Well should you ever dive PNW....
That's right, I forgot, she's not going to dive locally, even though she's surrounded by world-class cold water dive sites. Well, no wonder she's being so darn fussy! In that case, I would probably be screening dive buds more closely also, since I would be spending a small fortune on a warm water dive location and wouldn't want to get stuck with a buddy from HELL. You're in the right place then. You already at least have some idea on buddying with another SD perv, er, member!
Edited by Brinybay, 29 June 2006 - 03:24 PM.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 02:56 PM
... you'll be the first one I'll call!Well should you ever dive PNW....I'm just looking at finding individuals to dive with.
Thank you, Tony! (And thank you for taking the time to find out my name.)Congratulations, Caetllonn.
I would recommend finding someone who is solid on skills, patient, and level-headed. There is no fool-proof way to figure it out ahead of time but there are people close to you who I would feel comfortable diving with and can recommend others.
Good luck.
Tony
I wholeheartedly agree with your recommendations; they're what I'm concentrating most on, too.
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Posted 29 June 2006 - 09:37 PM
If you can find your way to DFW, we have lots of reliable buddies here, plus Billy Bob's.
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Posted 03 July 2006 - 11:59 AM
1. How do you decide who you will or won't dive with?
I'll dive with anyone the first time as long as they don't act like an idiot OR if it is not an advanced dive.
2. Do you rely on the experiences of others? (referrals from other dive buddies, friends, family)
Depends on who's talking.
3. Do you have a screening process? If so, what types of questions do you ask?
Of course I usually have a conversation with them on the internet or in person before the dive. Refer to question #1.
4. Do you meet them in person first before actually making arrangements to dive?
Sometimes. I run into a lot of people by just going there. My local dive spots usually have someone, or groups that are there every weekend or at least a class where a dive master or instructor will want to dive.
I think I can't add much to what has already been said. I agree with PerroneFord about DIR. I think to do anything well you have to do it right. If anyone makes you uncomfortable under water, call the dive. For example: my first dive buddy basically acted like he was on a solo dive. He raced to 140 feet deep before stopping. I caught him and gave him the surface sign and immediately started toward the beach along the floor. At 140' I noticed 1500 left in my tank. Needless to say, I ran out of air before I got to the surface. I made emergency ascent and everything turned out fine. Of course I never buddied with him again.
In summary, if you feel uncomfortable, don't do it. Refer to question #1,
Congratulations on your certification and I appreciate your passion for scuba. I hope to have mucho free time by the end of this year and I have set a goal to dive with as many people from this board as possible, hope to see you at HH somewhere, sometime.
Dave
btw drbill, you crack me up.
I'll dive with anyone the first time as long as they don't act like an idiot OR if it is not an advanced dive.
2. Do you rely on the experiences of others? (referrals from other dive buddies, friends, family)
Depends on who's talking.
3. Do you have a screening process? If so, what types of questions do you ask?
Of course I usually have a conversation with them on the internet or in person before the dive. Refer to question #1.
4. Do you meet them in person first before actually making arrangements to dive?
Sometimes. I run into a lot of people by just going there. My local dive spots usually have someone, or groups that are there every weekend or at least a class where a dive master or instructor will want to dive.
I think I can't add much to what has already been said. I agree with PerroneFord about DIR. I think to do anything well you have to do it right. If anyone makes you uncomfortable under water, call the dive. For example: my first dive buddy basically acted like he was on a solo dive. He raced to 140 feet deep before stopping. I caught him and gave him the surface sign and immediately started toward the beach along the floor. At 140' I noticed 1500 left in my tank. Needless to say, I ran out of air before I got to the surface. I made emergency ascent and everything turned out fine. Of course I never buddied with him again.
In summary, if you feel uncomfortable, don't do it. Refer to question #1,
Congratulations on your certification and I appreciate your passion for scuba. I hope to have mucho free time by the end of this year and I have set a goal to dive with as many people from this board as possible, hope to see you at HH somewhere, sometime.
Dave
btw drbill, you crack me up.
Edited by tracker, 03 July 2006 - 12:07 PM.
#23
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 07:28 PM
I will be in the same boat soon of having to find a dive buddy. Would it be a good idea to maybe meet some of you during one of our Happy hours before booking one of those nice trips with you all? Thanks.
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 08:09 PM
When you buddy with someone, you should also make it very clear to them that this may be a one-time event if either of you aren't comfortable.
This is an excellent suggestion!
Thx, Perrone and Mark!
Does this mean you and I will only do one dive together when you come down? I guess I'd better plan on being on the King Neptune most of the time.
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 08:13 PM
Well should you ever dive PNW....
That's right, I forgot, she's not going to dive locally, even though she's surrounded by world-class cold water dive sites... You already at least have some idea on buddying with another SD perv, er, member!
Are you referring to me? Them's fighting words (even if they are true).
Hey, my plan is to acclimate her slowly to the waters of the PNW starting out with Florida, then SoCal and then maybe she'll be ready for the jump.
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 08:38 PM
When you buddy with someone, you should also make it very clear to them that this may be a one-time event if either of you aren't comfortable.
This is an excellent suggestion!
Thx, Perrone and Mark!
Does this mean you and I will only do one dive together when you come down? I guess I'd better plan on being on the King Neptune most of the time.
LOL! Well listen... if the other visitors show up, you may be off the hook and can spend all your time on the boat!
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 10:23 PM
LOL! Well listen... if the other visitors show up, you may be off the hook and can spend all your time on the boat!
Gulp... are they ALL staying at my place. Hmm, come to think of it... it might be nice to have reinforcements if I do battle with the homeowner from hell upstairs!
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Posted 12 July 2006 - 10:28 PM
LOL! Well listen... if the other visitors show up, you may be off the hook and can spend all your time on the boat!
Gulp... are they ALL staying at my place. Hmm, come to think of it... it might be nice to have reinforcements if I do battle with the homeowner from hell upstairs!
I doubt it. I reckon two will be daytrippers and the third won't come.
You'll be stuck with just me, I'm afraid.
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 04:41 AM
If you can ..watch the the people that will diving with you on shore...you can tell alot about a diver by what they bring to the game and how they handle it ..if they toss their tanks out of the back of the pickup...they probably dont care about much. experianced divers are organized they have everything they need for the dive and a few extras...unexperianced divers pile their s__t so that the tank will fall on their secondstage and scratch the face of the computer...oh yea and they tend to drag everything across the pavement on the way to the boat....just watch people they will tell you alot..without saying a word!
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Posted 13 July 2006 - 08:03 AM
I will be in the same boat soon of having to find a dive buddy. Would it be a good idea to maybe meet some of you during one of our Happy hours before booking one of those nice trips with you all? Thanks.
Come up to Dallas the next time we have a happy hour...or, if you'll be up here, let us know and we'll throw one just for you!
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