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| Originally Posted by Janos Underwater, I think that too many people view buddying as being there for your buddy in case they have a problem. I think good buddying should be more than that. It should be about helping prevent problems before they happen.
I hate the word, but I can't avoid it: It's about being "Proactive". |
I agree Janos. There are things like bubble checks (at the start and during a dive) to pick up on leaky kit or loose regs, things hanging out of pockets, things trapped or snagged, etc. It's about watching your buddy as they send up an SMB in case anything goes wrong, being ready for an OOA if they're removing their reg, watching them through a gas switch, etc, etc.
For me it's all about awareness above and below the water of yourself, your surroundings, your buddies - and others. You might spot a problem with another diver for instance.