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On Tue, 19 Sep 1995, Anthony D Montgomery wrote: > > > On Fri, 15 Sep 1995 TecMaster@ao*.co* wrote: > > > 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!!!!! Maybe tech divers > need to be weeded out!!! I have no comment on this!! But as for young > tech divers not having > experience, attitude, and respect for mother nature, this is not the case > for everyone. Inexperience, YES of course, that only comes with time. > Attitude and respect, I am speaking for myself, but I feel I have a good > attitude and as much respect as anyone could have. 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!!! I > haven't been below 130', but I think I would like to try to go deeper!!! > I am not going to go out tomorrow and do it!!! I am going to get the > equipment needed and become familar with it in shallow water (<100'). > After I feel like I have built up to it with suffiecent training, then I > will veture deeper. > All the while realizing that a problem can easily arise! I respect that > training will only reduce the risk that I am acknowledging, but will > never ever eliminate the risks. > > I can not believe that I am the only beginner with a this attitude!!! > I owe my attitude to three people: my parents and Richard Pyle. I thank > them for everything they have indirectly given me. > > I am not cutting anydody down, only trying to get a response from any > shy new techdivers that won't normally speak up!!! > > Aloha > TONY Good show Tony, As another beginner in tech-diving, I've seen this too much too fast attitude. Before I became interested in tech diving, I gained a great deal of respect for nature from my flying experiences. When I came into diving, my respect followed and adapted to the new enviro. I personally feel that the best thing an experienced tech divier can do for us new ppl is to be supportive, but re-inforce the need for caution and respect. Some ppl are going to be stupid no matter what, but others are going to follow and be smart about it. If supported properly, the new tech diver will progress slowly and safely, a good thing for all. Mike
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