It was time, not that I am ever lacking for a dive buddy to go diving with. I figured it would be good information and education to add to my skill set. A group of divers took the course in 2016 from Len our resident SDI/TDI instructor I had found out about it after they had finished their training.
I asked Len if he was going to hold a course this year, he said: " if you are asking, I am holding it." Later I was telling Lee that I was taking the Solo course and mention that he wanted to do it too. He too had missed the course last year.
We both signed up for the online course. SDI/TDI had a very good online educational system. Completed the coursework and met Len at the quarry to do our classroom and in water exercises. In short order the classroom work was done, we were in the water being put through our paces both on the surface and underwater. Once we were done Len waved bye-bye, Lee and I swam away on our own paths to explore the lake as solo divers.
I was diving with my 72 cu.ft. sling that I use for tech diving it was way too bulky. Lee had borrowed Tige's 40 cu.ft. pony bottle for his dives. We did two dives to complete the cert. Lee was heading out I asked to borrow Tige's pony bottle for my next dive.
What a difference. It tucked in on my left side and felt the way it should; like it belonged there. Add a 40 to my list of gear I have to purchase. I completed three dives for the day.
Solo Diving is fun to do but when you are used to having a dive buddy it is a little weird, there is nobody to talk to about your experience.
My goal as a Solo Diver is to complete a series of dives then get my Solo/Independent Diver Instructor Cert to add to my skill set and offerings.
Now, what color do I want that 40 cu. ft. pony bottle in...
