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>A final comment, or really a tip for less experienced divers.  There is
>a natural tendency for many newer divers to want to come off as being
>experienced.  This mitigates against the very profitable exersize of
>recognizing who are the mre experienced divers, taking a look at thier
>gear and asking advice.  That would entail an admission that you were a
>student not a master- a hard thing to do.  But, here is a secret:  The
>most experienced divers are constantly on the lookout for ideas and
>better ways to do things.

My father told me "Steal with your eyes . . .". I have always watched and
asked. I feel that I don't have a problem with my pride or ego and I'd
rather
have a good dive than worry about what people think of me. It would be
nice if all the newer divers could take their time, appreciate the learning
process they are going through and understand it will help them to
evolve into a comfortable and confident diver. Since I am more
experienced now I freely offer my advice or opinions to most anyone
who asks (or apparently needs help) and I will ALWAYS ask for help
or advice from others when I am not sure of something. If we could get
this type of thinking into the classrooms the next divers will not only
live longer but will have better dives as a result.

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