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Diver Eco-system : Meet The Different Species of Divers

 

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7.) The OED (over-enthusiastic diver)

Description : Can’t stop talking, loves everything on the boat, on shore, in the water, the gear….and will tell everyone..multiple times.

Advice : Listen only for the first 5 minutes (3 cycles). Once you are in the water you are safe for 60 minutes (if you are good with your air).

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8.) The TCD (thailand certified diver) linked to the PCD (Philippines certified diver)

Description : Not all but most likely they had their diving licence for cheap in Thailand (or Philippines), where the instructor where quite ‘flexible’ with the skills and the definition of mastering a skill. They don’t know how to setup their gear or/and are asking the dive guide to carry their gear to the dive site.

Advice : Enjoy the good laugh…but make sure to warn the instructor if they are doing something that could comprise their safety…in another word..you will tell the instructor!

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9.) The BNGD (brand new gear diver)

Description : He/She has got everything..all the lastest gear and gadget to dive. Nothing is missing, really nothing. The key is that they have no idea how to use it (or why they bought it in the first place). This kind of diver has the tendency to ‘introduce’ the price of each of their gear constantly in any discussion. Their motto is: the more expensive the better. They are also known as golden goose when they enter a dive shop.

Advice : If you own a dive shop…you know just have to show them the more expensive gear and you are done. For dive instructors and divers, tell them that you have your gear for the last 10 years…they will NOT understand.

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10.) The CTD (comparison tool diver)

Description : For them, the place they are currently diving in is always not as good as the last place they visited (but you didn’t). They will explain to you the importance of having a 5 star service even if they are in an eco-resort.

Advice : No matter what, don’t try to resonate with them…they are stuck in the past.

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11.) The SPPD (self-proclaimed photographer diver)

Description : They are usually a combination of the TD (talker diver) and the OOD (Oran-outang) diver. The key difference is that they have a camera (which they have no idea how to operate). The best time to observe a SPPD is in current conditions when they are trying to get a steady shot…but drifting with the current, camera first.

Advice : Enjoy the show…if you are bored during a dive.

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12.) The RPD (real photographer diver)

Description : They are usually a QD (quiet diver) with a freaking expensive camera and massive strobes. You can easily spot them on the boat by looking at the SSPDs (self-proclaimed photographer diver) on the boat looking envious and jealous of the gear. (and also trying to convince the rest of the boat that they know everything about the other guy’s camera. Remember SPPDs are experts.

Advice : Learn from them, look at them diving with that huge camera like it’s nothing.
If you are lucky enough to meet a RPD, make sure to check out their photos. This is the type of divers you will learn from.

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*** Like to give credit and recognition to the writer of Ocean Symbiosis whom wrote this piece of article. 

Reference Link @ http://www.oceansymbiosis.com/diver-eco-system-the-different-species-of-divers/

 

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