View Point- The Dive Buddy issue

[dfreeman]

I believe in the buddy system both when diving and when swimming.  I grew up with it and have seen it work well in keeping people save.

I have also been on intentional and un-intentional solo dives.  With proper equipment, training and attitude I believe solo dives can be done safely.

I often buddy up with less experienced divers.  I try to help them out and hope that they have a good experience.  This may mean that I have to do a different dive than I may normally have so that I do not stretch their expereince level.  I hope tht this help brings up the next group of good divers.

Doug