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SDI Solo Dive Course
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Price and Course Duration:
The solo diving course consists of a class session emphasizing equipment and planning, as well as two dives. Each dive must follow the dive plan discussed before the dive or the student must do an additional certification dive. During each solo dive, the equipment requires specified below must be met.
Please contact us to enquire about a speciality course.
Requirements:
Those wishing to take the SDI solo diving course must meet the following prerequisites:
- Completion of standard liability release, as well as medical history form
- Minimum Advanced Diver rating;
- Minimum 21 years of age;
- Minimum 100 logged dives (proof must be presented to the instructor);
- Ability to complete a 200-meter surface swim in full scuba gear, without stopping.
In addition, the diver must be mentally and physically fit to complete the course. Instructors have discretion in determining whether a candidate qualifies on these points.
Description:
Diving alone or Solo Diving is a taboo phrase for most of the Scuba diving world. The Buddy System is the only standard for recreational divers. Solo diving is often referred to as diving alone, without a buddy, and is usually discussed in small risqué circles. Most divers and professionals consider solo diving an extreme side of the sport and only done by fringe divers who are undertaking dangerous practices. Most agencies have condemned solo diving as an unsafe practice and should be avoided at all costs.
However, when diving with a less qualified person, it is just as bad as solo diving. In many cases, diving with an inexperienced person lends to a false sense of security and can be worse than diving alone.
Solo diving is not a practice – it is a mindset. A solo diver is not someone who dives alone. A solo diver is someone who is self sufficient. A solo diver is someone who can handle any emergency without the interference or assistance of a dive buddy. Any contingency plan, for an incident underwater, should start with self rescue. Divers who learn the art of self sufficiency are, in essence, solo divers. For those divers who are truly self-sufficient, they do not have to concern themselves with worrying about how a novice diver or an unknown diver will assist them in an emergency.
One of SDI’s most popular courses, the solo diver program teaches experienced recreational divers how to safely dive independently of a dive buddy or strengthen your buddy team skills. The course stresses on proper dive planning, personal limitations, accident prevention as well as the benefits, hazards, and proper procedures for diving solo. You will also learn the additional equipment that is required for solo diving including it's proper usage and assembly. This is the prefect course for hunter/gathering, underwater photography and underwater video divers.
If you would like to take this course please contact us
on 0800 NZDIVING or email us.
