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> > Frank, I agree. Tec divers need to be weeded out, only the strong survive. To > > many beginners are getting interested to early in their diving career to > > become tech divers. They do not have the experience, attitude, and respect > > for mother nature. > > > > Raimo. > > Well!!!!! > > I don't think this comment works for everyone!!!!! [Etc...] > I am very > inexperienced, but that doesn't mean I don't respect the ocean, laws of > physics and physiology, and and my comfort level in the water!!! Since he brought up my name, I just wanted to let everyone know that I've known Tony since he was, what, 13? And in my opinion: 1) He's much more experienced than he lets on; and 2) He has the *best* attitude about approaching more advanced diving techniques of *anyone* I have ever had the pleasure to dive with. I think attitude is almost more important than abilities for a lot of the more technically complex dives. Raimo, I agree that too many divers are pushing beyond their limits before they achieve a robust body of experience; but I wouldn't necessarily equate this with divers becoming interested in "technical" stuff too early in their diving careers. I think the most important component of being a good "technical" diver is the shift from memorizing to *understanding* limits and such, and I think this should start on Day One of a diver's training. I also understand your perspective (as shared by many on this list) that you can't be a safe deep diver until you've had the sh*t scared out of you a couple of times. However, this rule only applies to us boneheads who started out with the wrong attitude in the first place. People like Tony, who have the right attitude from the start, are not only exceedingly rare among divers, but are also way ahead of the game. Just my opinions.... Aloha, Rich Richard Pyle deepreef@bi*.bi*.ha*.or* ******************************************************************* "WHATEVER happens to you when you willingly go underwater is COMPLETELY and ENTIRELY your own responsibility! If you cannot accept this responsibility, stay out of the water!" *******************************************************************
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