Am I crazy?

gecko3s · December 7th, 2005, 03:05 AM

I haven't been diving in a few good weeks... I'm scheduled for fundys 16-18 Dec.. I may not be able to get in the water before then, although I may be able to find a pool..

Am I crazy to take the course after being out of the water for so long?

**Alastair** · December 7th, 2005, 06:46 PM

I wouldn't worry too much, fundies is a little easier if you are comfortable in water but you'll still learn loads.

If you can get a quick dive in beforehand thought it's worth doing.

Cheers
Al

MKDVR · December 7th, 2005, 07:05 PM

IMO it won't make much difference. Everything you know or think you know will go out the window real quick once you get started.

If you want to give it a go anyway and can find a pool we won't get thrown out of send me a PM. Maybe we can set something up this weekend. I could stand to get wet myself.

Joe G · December 7th, 2005, 07:20 PM

The most important thing is buoyancy, if you have that already you'll be fine. Its like riding a bike, you don't forget. The next important thing is not to stress and just have fun with it, afterall, thats what diving is all about.

Good luck with it and have fun.

***ericfine50*** · December 7th, 2005, 09:07 PM

No. Don't stress

Bouyancy and sitaution awarness/team awarness are two key compoents.

Remember diving is fun

gecko3s · December 8th, 2005, 04:14 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR)

IMO it won't make much difference. Everything you know or think you know will go out the window real quick once you get started.

If you want to give it a go anyway and can find a pool we won't get thrown out of send me a PM. Maybe we can set something up this weekend. I could stand to get wet myself.

Thanks for all the help everyone.

MKDVR, are you in Jacksonville? I know a couple of pools I could probably get into. I know I'm busy on Saturday, I'll have to see what's going on Sunday, but if you're in jax its doable.

MKDVR · December 8th, 2005, 06:02 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by gecko3s)

Thanks for all the help everyone.

MKDVR, are you in Jacksonville? I know a couple of pools I could probably get into. I know I'm busy on Saturday, I'll have to see what's going on Sunday, but if you're in jax its doable.

PM sent.

December 7th, 2005, 03:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
gecko3s(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 26	Am I crazy? I haven't been diving in a few good weeks... I'm scheduled for fundys 16-18 Dec.. I may not be able to get in the water before then, although I may be able to find a pool.. Am I crazy to take the course after being out of the water for so long? __________________ Matt

December 7th, 2005, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	I wouldn't worry too much, fundies is a little easier if you are comfortable in water but you'll still learn loads. If you can get a quick dive in beforehand thought it's worth doing. Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

December 8th, 2005, 04:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
gecko3s(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 26	Quote: (Originally Posted by MKDVR) IMO it won't make much difference. Everything you know or think you know will go out the window real quick once you get started. If you want to give it a go anyway and can find a pool we won't get thrown out of send me a PM. Maybe we can set something up this weekend. I could stand to get wet myself. Thanks for all the help everyone. MKDVR, are you in Jacksonville? I know a couple of pools I could probably get into. I know I'm busy on Saturday, I'll have to see what's going on Sunday, but if you're in jax its doable. __________________ Matt

December 7th, 2005, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	IMO it won't make much difference. Everything you know or think you know will go out the window real quick once you get started. If you want to give it a go anyway and can find a pool we won't get thrown out of send me a PM. Maybe we can set something up this weekend. I could stand to get wet myself.

December 7th, 2005, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
Joe G(Offline) New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North America Posts: 26	The most important thing is buoyancy, if you have that already you'll be fine. Its like riding a bike, you don't forget. The next important thing is not to stress and just have fun with it, afterall, thats what diving is all about. Good luck with it and have fun.

December 7th, 2005, 09:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	No. Don't stress Bouyancy and sitaution awarness/team awarness are two key compoents. Remember diving is fun

December 8th, 2005, 06:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
MKDVR(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Quote: (Originally Posted by gecko3s) Thanks for all the help everyone. MKDVR, are you in Jacksonville? I know a couple of pools I could probably get into. I know I'm busy on Saturday, I'll have to see what's going on Sunday, but if you're in jax its doable. PM sent.