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Snorkelling Alone
- Thread starter justin88
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At the risk of getting burnt at the stake, I do a lot of solo diving. All of it in shallow water, in Cape Town in the kelp, and upcoast in the open water, although all shoredives. I target big fish in shallow water, and even when I do dive with a buddy, we are normally far enough apart (so as not to spook each other's fish) that if we did pick up a problem, we would be unlikely to help each other out.
You can argue that it is not safe, but I have been diving for over 25 years, and am acutely aware of my limitations (and I think that is the key). YES, there are risks, but I get huge enjoyment out of the time alone. I would not recommend it to a novice, but depending on your spot and your target species, diving alone can be a great experience.
Cheers,
Tony
You can argue that it is not safe, but I have been diving for over 25 years, and am acutely aware of my limitations (and I think that is the key). YES, there are risks, but I get huge enjoyment out of the time alone. I would not recommend it to a novice, but depending on your spot and your target species, diving alone can be a great experience.
Cheers,
Tony
jensent wrote:
I have dived with quite a few spearo's in the past and even when you do dive with someone there is margin for error.By this I mean how often is your buddy close enough to actually help you in times of trouble eg.SWB ,buzzed by large shark.
http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=46738&forum_id=68&page=1
http://www.spearblog.com/2009/07/14/what-it-feels-like-to-shoot-your-friend-to-save-his-life/#comments
Dive buddies are great don't get me wrong but only if some of the following are followed otherwise pointless:
Safe diving!
I am with Tony on this one.I dive alone probably on half my dives.I think that I am a lot more cautious when I dive alone and don't go anywhere near long bottom times or deep depths.Every time I dive I remember that I have a family at home and I need to return safely after the dive.At the risk of getting burnt at the stake, I do a lot of solo diving. All of it in shallow water, in Cape Town in the kelp, and upcoast in the open water, although all shoredives. I target big fish in shallow water, and even when I do dive with a buddy, we are normally far enough apart (so as not to spook each other's fish) that if we did pick up a problem, we would be unlikely to help each other out.
You can argue that it is not safe, but I have been diving for over 25 years, and am acutely aware of my limitations (and I think that is the key). YES, there are risks, but I get huge enjoyment out of the time alone. I would not recommend it to a novice, but depending on your spot and your target species, diving alone can be a great experience.
Cheers,
Tony
I have dived with quite a few spearo's in the past and even when you do dive with someone there is margin for error.By this I mean how often is your buddy close enough to actually help you in times of trouble eg.SWB ,buzzed by large shark.
http://www.sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=46738&forum_id=68&page=1
http://www.spearblog.com/2009/07/14/what-it-feels-like-to-shoot-your-friend-to-save-his-life/#comments
Dive buddies are great don't get me wrong but only if some of the following are followed otherwise pointless:
- dive on the one up/one down principal (watch your buddy return to the surface safely before you dive down)
[/*] - close proximity to each other
[/*] - similar levels of experience[/*]
Safe diving!
Johnny Blaze
Senior Member
I am really interested in starting diving. whats the basics needed besides a wetsuit and some goggles and flipper and snorkel. and offcourse a fair amount of skill?
Johnny Blaze wrote:
Welcome to the Breathless world of diving. If you are interested, you can give Eckart a call regarding advise around equipment. He is also running Beginner spearfishing courses at the moment.
His number is: +27 82 577 9162
Cheers,
Andie
Hey Johnny,I am really interested in starting diving. whats the basics needed besides a wetsuit and some goggles and flipper and snorkel. and offcourse a fair amount of skill?
Welcome to the Breathless world of diving. If you are interested, you can give Eckart a call regarding advise around equipment. He is also running Beginner spearfishing courses at the moment.
His number is: +27 82 577 9162
Cheers,
Andie
Johnny Blaze
Senior Member
Thanx Guys for that information. have always been intrigued by diving as a youngster but never able to go out and do it. Have a very healthy respect for the ocean and also believe in sharing memories so a dive bud would always tag along.
Johnny Blaze wrote:
Have an awesome weekend!
Cheers,
Andie
You are welcome to tag along. Just PM me. Maybe we can organise a fun session.Thanx Guys for that information. have always been intrigued by diving as a youngster but never able to go out and do it. Have a very healthy respect for the ocean and also believe in sharing memories so a dive bud would always tag along.
Have an awesome weekend!
Cheers,
Andie
Ledge wrote:
No THAT'S the SPIRIT!!!!! Well done bro!!!Johnny Blaze wrote:You are welcome to tag along. Just PM me. Maybe we can organise a fun session.Thanx Guys for that information. have always been intrigued by diving as a youngster but never able to go out and do it. Have a very healthy respect for the ocean and also believe in sharing memories so a dive bud would always tag along.
Have an awesome weekend!
Cheers,
Andie