should i take scuba diving lessons alone,or with my partner.or is it safe for me to scuba dive on my own/?

Answer 1

You can take the actual course alone (you're still in a group or supervised by a DM or instructor), but why not do it together with your partner. It makes the acedemics go easier and is another source of common ground between you.
Diving alone requires accumulated skill and some extra certifications above and beyond the Open Water certification, you'll get after completeing your first course. It also requires some extra gear. You will be diving with a buddy, unless you earn the Solo cert, though SDI.
Contrary to what others have posted here. Solo diving is actually safer statistically, than diving with a buddy, believe it or not. The calibre of diver tends to be higher and so does his equipment and although we tend to do more difficult technical dives, we also spend far more time planning the dive and planning contingencies than most. We also spend more money and time on our equipment than the average open water or advanced weekend , warm water warrior.

Answer 2

You can take the lessons alone but it will be more expensive than take them with a group.

The course will not only teach you how to swing. It includes breathing lessons, how you can avoid accident and other safety lessons that makes the course a must to begin diving. The scuba rental places will ask you for a certification to rent scuba equipment so you need to be certified.

You should never dive alone. This is a team sport so you need a partner in case of an accident. You will learn all that in the diving courses. Diving is fun and safety. Just need a little learning and a partner. Enjoy.

Answer 3

As a Dive Master, Commercial Diver, and Diver Medical Technician I will respond to this question.

First of all I think it is great that you are looking into taking up the wonderful Sport of Diving, and wish you the best of luck. Now most Instructors encourage you to bring a friend to be your partner, that way you are at least comfortable in that aspect. As for Diving alone, it is not recommended, and is very dangerous in any circumstance, however some agencies actually teach a course now called Solo-Diver. Also many agencies teach solo-diving in the Public Safety Diver program for Rescue Divers. We also teach/learn/practice solo diving in the commercial industry. Unfortunatly there isn't any Dive Police out there to enforce whether or not you have a dive buddy, or even have a C-Card. I will tell you though without a C-card it is difficult (not impossible) to get Diving equipment. So my advice is for you to research the different agencies out there, and see which on fits your needs (and budget), buy good quality equipment, and always dive with a buddy. At least until you are trained to solo-dive, but even then it is highly dangerous. Good luck:D

Answer 4

-I am a scuba diver and i have completed a scuba course.

-you cannot dive without be certified (and if you can most places will not rent you equipment)
-i would say go with a partner because then you always have someone to go with!

Answer 5

It is excellent and fun, like being able to fly. You can take lessons alone, but don't dive alone. When you take lessons you will understand why. If your partner won't partake, your diving instructor should be able to hook you up with other enthusiastic divers.

Answer 6

No, you can't scuba dive alone without being certified. Even after that, they tell you not to go down alone. It's not safe.

Answer 7

u need a partner