davocean
Active member
Funny how some people interpret, or rather misinterpret things people say in print here.
I think it was pretty obvious to me that coral diver was merely trying to help and give advice, rather than try to make a sale.
And I didn't see any sales tactics involved, nor "how much money do you have" but rather "do you have a budget", big difference.
It's sad to see someone offer advice just out of kindness and to be jumped on, cause this makes people shy away from giving opinions/advice.
As for kicking heavy, I think I understand his meaning, be calm, don't just burn energy, and breathe naturally.
I personally would recommend having the basics, a proper fitting mask/snorkel, comfortable fins and booties, a wetsuit that fits well and suited for your location.
I prefer having my own reg that I know is well serviced.
In going through a course I would prefer to have a buddy to go through it with so they kinda know your comfort level, and you can help each other gear up as well as keep on safety checks, and knowing someone is specifically watching for you as you should be for them.
A good school should go over the basics for you, show you how to check that a mask fits properly as well as other gear.
It's really important IMO to have a few of these basics to make you feel as comfortable as you can be.
A well seated mask that allows you to pinch your nose to clear easy can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being comfortable enough to focus on tasks involved.
I think it was pretty obvious to me that coral diver was merely trying to help and give advice, rather than try to make a sale.
And I didn't see any sales tactics involved, nor "how much money do you have" but rather "do you have a budget", big difference.
It's sad to see someone offer advice just out of kindness and to be jumped on, cause this makes people shy away from giving opinions/advice.
As for kicking heavy, I think I understand his meaning, be calm, don't just burn energy, and breathe naturally.
I personally would recommend having the basics, a proper fitting mask/snorkel, comfortable fins and booties, a wetsuit that fits well and suited for your location.
I prefer having my own reg that I know is well serviced.
In going through a course I would prefer to have a buddy to go through it with so they kinda know your comfort level, and you can help each other gear up as well as keep on safety checks, and knowing someone is specifically watching for you as you should be for them.
A good school should go over the basics for you, show you how to check that a mask fits properly as well as other gear.
It's really important IMO to have a few of these basics to make you feel as comfortable as you can be.
A well seated mask that allows you to pinch your nose to clear easy can make all the difference in the world when it comes to being comfortable enough to focus on tasks involved.
