Why do you dive solo?

cedricverdier · 15th January 2006, 00:55

Hi all,

Just to know what could be the real motivation of the rebreather solo divers.

I personally like to dive solo for extensive wreck/cave penetration, when a buddy doesn't add any safety et just cause unnecessary silt-up...

Cheers

Nad · 15th January 2006, 02:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi all,

Just to know what could be the real motivation of the rebreather solo divers.

I personally like to dive solo for extensive wreck/cave penetration, when a buddy doesn't add any safety et just cause unnecessary silt-up...

Cheers

I don't have any problem to dive with OC buddies but many time I solo dive just because I feel good by myself. No one to think or to look at, just you and you beloved element...it is a great sensation

In

Nad

deepnark · 15th January 2006, 09:06

hi
i have not got a problem diving with a buddy ,sometimes its nice to share an experience you have had on that dive with someone who was their and saw it with you ,BUT given a choice i prefer solo for one simple reason ,if the brown stuff hits the fan with a diver in the water with me he or she is not so likely to rip my mouthpiece out in a panic for air if I'm solo, and although i try to be as self sufficient in water as possible ,there is always the chance that that panicking diver could be me ripping out your reg.

cheers
Ray

gathan · 15th January 2006, 10:34

Although I don't necessary mind diving with others, I do prefer to do it alone. In addition to not having to worry about the other guy (or gal), I find that I am personally more in "tune" with my gear and the environment which results in a greater "experience" for me.

Not to mention the fact that I can dive whenever I want without having to look for someone to do it with everytime.

Andre

**Freef** · 15th January 2006, 15:36

Although I'm happy when off in a world of my own, I normally dive with others, but we tend to be 5-15m apart, less if the vis is lower than average UK.

I'm the most experienced and qualified of the group I usually dive with so if I lose a buddy I'm more worried about them than I am myself. I've dived solo a few times, hopefully I will again in the future, but I'm not adverse to diving with buddies.

I don't have a particular reason for going solo, but circumstances sometimes conspire to make it desirable or necessary.

DrJM · 15th January 2006, 15:50

Nobody want to come with me far and deep

apart from Mario of course ! but even then buddy breath on a Rebreather gonna be difficult

Mark Chase · 15th January 2006, 15:58

I usually end up solo because my buddy couldn't make it that day or i end up solo because I want to stay down and my buddy has had enough and wants to go up. Occasionally I lose a buddy but no often.

I think solo diving on a CCR is slightly more dangerous than solo diving on OC and a buddy could easily save your life in a couple of the circumstances unique to the unit.

That said I just love solo diving. As someone said said before, I am more in tune with the equipment and I am totally focused on me and the dive. It feels relaxed and free. There is no pressure no one else to worry about and I really get a sense of liberation.

So despite the added danger of CCR I still do it and love it when my regular buddies are not about.

ATB

Mark Chase

Nad · 15th January 2006, 18:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

I think solo diving on a CCR is slightly more dangerous than solo diving on OC and a buddy could easily save your life in a couple of the circumstances unique to the unit.
Mark Chase

I'm not so sure that there is many OC buddies that can help you with CCR, also with others CCR divers is not so easy.
They can maybe help you if you look to become unconscious but how? How then with deco? How they could see that you're having problems with HighPO2 or Low PO2? etc.

Just my feeling

Nad

**nigelh** · 15th January 2006, 19:06

I like diving with a buddy but it isn't an issue if I don't have one.

A good buddy is really good but solo is better than a bad one.

jont · 15th January 2006, 19:48

At the end of the day solo diving by an experienced diver makes more sense than diving with a buddy for the following reasons;

1) You are responsible for you and thats it.

2) More focus on your own dive and state under water.

3) On deeper dives an attempted rescue can easily jeopardies both divers, rather than just one.

I personally feel more comfortable underwater alone, but am not opposed to diving with someone else.

Cheers,

J

View Poll Results: Why do you dive solo on a rebreather?
It's better than having an OC buddy (noise, short BT)	10	13.16%
I simply like to be on my own	46	60.53%
I mainly dive in places where a buddy is useless	11	14.47%
I dive with a buddy but always loose him/her during the dive	3	3.95%
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15th January 2006, 00:55	#1 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	Why do you dive solo? Hi all, Just to know what could be the real motivation of the rebreather solo divers. I personally like to dive solo for extensive wreck/cave penetration, when a buddy doesn't add any safety et just cause unnecessary silt-up... Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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15th January 2006, 02:22	#2 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Why do you dive solo? Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi all, Just to know what could be the real motivation of the rebreather solo divers. I personally like to dive solo for extensive wreck/cave penetration, when a buddy doesn't add any safety et just cause unnecessary silt-up... Cheers I don't have any problem to dive with OC buddies but many time I solo dive just because I feel good by myself. No one to think or to look at, just you and you beloved element...it is a great sensation In Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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15th January 2006, 09:06	#3 (permalink)
deepnark RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: norfolk uk Posts: 182	Re: Why do you dive solo? hi i have not got a problem diving with a buddy ,sometimes its nice to share an experience you have had on that dive with someone who was their and saw it with you ,BUT given a choice i prefer solo for one simple reason ,if the brown stuff hits the fan with a diver in the water with me he or she is not so likely to rip my mouthpiece out in a panic for air if I'm solo, and although i try to be as self sufficient in water as possible ,there is always the chance that that panicking diver could be me ripping out your reg. cheers Ray
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15th January 2006, 10:34	#4 (permalink)
gathan MixedGas Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	Re: Why do you dive solo? Although I don't necessary mind diving with others, I do prefer to do it alone. In addition to not having to worry about the other guy (or gal), I find that I am personally more in "tune" with my gear and the environment which results in a greater "experience" for me. Not to mention the fact that I can dive whenever I want without having to look for someone to do it with everytime. Andre
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15th January 2006, 15:36	#5 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,427	Re: Why do you dive solo? Although I'm happy when off in a world of my own, I normally dive with others, but we tend to be 5-15m apart, less if the vis is lower than average UK. I'm the most experienced and qualified of the group I usually dive with so if I lose a buddy I'm more worried about them than I am myself. I've dived solo a few times, hopefully I will again in the future, but I'm not adverse to diving with buddies. I don't have a particular reason for going solo, but circumstances sometimes conspire to make it desirable or necessary. __________________ David. Diving the mahogany rebreather.
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15th January 2006, 15:50	#6 (permalink)
DrJM Deep Cave Explorer Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: May 2005 Location: France Posts: 344	Re: Why do you dive solo? Nobody want to come with me far and deep apart from Mario of course ! but even then buddy breath on a Rebreather gonna be difficult __________________ www.snoopyloop.com Deep Cave Exploration
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15th January 2006, 15:58	#7 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,858	Re: Why do you dive solo? I usually end up solo because my buddy couldn't make it that day or i end up solo because I want to stay down and my buddy has had enough and wants to go up. Occasionally I lose a buddy but no often. I think solo diving on a CCR is slightly more dangerous than solo diving on OC and a buddy could easily save your life in a couple of the circumstances unique to the unit. That said I just love solo diving. As someone said said before, I am more in tune with the equipment and I am totally focused on me and the dive. It feels relaxed and free. There is no pressure no one else to worry about and I really get a sense of liberation. So despite the added danger of CCR I still do it and love it when my regular buddies are not about. ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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15th January 2006, 18:03	#8 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Why do you dive solo? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) I think solo diving on a CCR is slightly more dangerous than solo diving on OC and a buddy could easily save your life in a couple of the circumstances unique to the unit. Mark Chase I'm not so sure that there is many OC buddies that can help you with CCR, also with others CCR divers is not so easy. They can maybe help you if you look to become unconscious but how? How then with deco? How they could see that you're having problems with HighPO2 or Low PO2? etc. Just my feeling Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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15th January 2006, 19:06	#9 (permalink)
nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 883	Re: Why do you dive solo? I like diving with a buddy but it isn't an issue if I don't have one. A good buddy is really good but solo is better than a bad one. __________________ nigelh
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15th January 2006, 19:48	#10 (permalink)
jont RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 240	Re: Why do you dive solo? At the end of the day solo diving by an experienced diver makes more sense than diving with a buddy for the following reasons; 1) You are responsible for you and thats it. 2) More focus on your own dive and state under water. 3) On deeper dives an attempted rescue can easily jeopardies both divers, rather than just one. I personally feel more comfortable underwater alone, but am not opposed to diving with someone else. Cheers, J
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