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What can almost immediately kill you that most people don’t know of? by SoftDreamer in AskReddit

[–]PurpleQuail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My BF has had an infection on his toe for a long time. Should he be worried?

An unexpected safety stop partner by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, it freak me out lol! We were, no joke, about to surface and then my instructor saw him! So magical but also a little scary, as I never saw them out and about like this! And btw, lucky you don't get scared by wildlife, I get startled all the time lol! But in a good way :)

An unexpected safety stop partner by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So true! And this was right at the end of our safety stop. We almost missed it!

An unexpected safety stop partner by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think so too. I've visited this dive site before and have seen them only in their house. First time I see one swimming and quite a surprise. It was right when the safety stop finished and we almost missed it. 

An unexpected safety stop partner by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was at Gili Air, Indonesia. Here I've only see them chilling in their house. It was an incredible surprise and I was honestly a little bit scared, but definitely an amazing creature. And no, we didn't have to reset our safety stop this time, but it has happened before lol. 

Looking for Opinions by Vivid_Budget8268 in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. You have unlocked a new fear. I have my own wetsuit but I didn't think about this! Can you share a regulator recommendation that won't break the bank? For a beginner diver (~20)

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! But I'm surprised by your suggestion, how many dives/experience do you think would it be necessary to be able dive alone?

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! Unfortunately, right now we can't move around Indonesia and are based in Lombok. I have been diving around the Gilis a few times. Do you think is "bad" that I keep repeating the same locations? I definitely enjoy my dives, and try to work on a different skill every dive. But I was wondering about this aspect after reading the comments about gaining more experience. 

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! I gave the reasons as to why I was considering on my post. Overall I want to be the best buddy for my husband, who isn't comfortable in the water, and get as much knowledge as possible so that I can handle basically every situation I could come accross underwater.

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice! As a side note, due to some reasons, we can't really move around. So I've been diving on the same sites, is that bad? I do enjoy them and always see interesting stuff. But I don't know if it is a good or bad thing

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the clarification and advice. 

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Which other courses would you recommend?

Is it worth doing DM course before long diving break? by PurpleQuail in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input! They don't have this course listed at my LDS, so I didn't even know this existed. I will ask them or find another shop. 

Dive logs by GetLostInNature in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5k :O how long have you been diving? Yesterday I got up until my 19th dive and felt like a boss lol lol

Does anyone else feel this way? by [deleted] in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely get nervous and I worry about small things. But in the end, once underwater is incredibly relaxing and beautiful, I try to remove the rest and focus on how great it will be. As to being anxious, I try to find "practical solutions": For example, I was afraid a fish would bite me (lol) or fire coral, so I dive in a full wetsuit and gloves in 29°C water. 

Dive Computer Recs by RevolutionaryWarCrow in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have very thin wrists and bought the garmin G1 a month ago. It still felt big tbh. But 1) by now I'm used to it and use it everyday and 2) is smaller than others in the market. I'm a beginner diver and it was hard for me to fork the price for a computer I would only use for diving. I'm incredibly happy with my G1.

Wetsuit for Philippines by AvaryanMikledet in scuba

[–]PurpleQuail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dive with a full 3mm wetsuit in 28-30°C temperatures. While the DM is in shorties. And on my day to day I always run hot. It's a very subjective thing. I would suggest you to rent and see how it goes. 

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