#12669	Dive Buddy Distance geno - 11/08/2011 5:58 AM View Member Topics Category: Survey Replies: 44
	I read this question at a site on FB, and I thought I would ask it here on Dive Buddy to get your opinions........How far do you think is acceptable for your dive buddy to be away from you during a dive?

Answer Choices

#1   Depends on water visibility & conditions & depth
17 (38.6%)
#2   Depends on experience and how confident you both are.
3 (6.8%)
#3   From (1) one meter to (7) several meters
4 (9.1%)
#4   Whatever we decide before the dive
8 (18.2%)
#5   My opinion is: Please explain
12 (27.3%)

#3310 oceanbound - 1/27/2013 10:32 PM [Choose #1] as well as how familiar you are with your dive buddy

#2267 EskimoBluDay - 12/22/2012 10:09 AM [Choose #5] I dive almost exclusively solo and am totally prepared to save my own butt. So if diving with a buddy, it’s whatever they are comfortable with, as long as it’s within sight.

#44781 Greg - 12/04/2012 8:26 AM [Choose #5] within one fin kick

#238 divingmauritius - 11/20/2012 10:10 AM [Choose #5] within limits to help in case of emergency. 1-2 kick cycles

#502 urbaneve - 12/26/2011 9:40 PM [Choose #1] around 30 ft.. unless waters are murky, then we go about 10 feet.

#9408 badintexas - 12/18/2011 12:11 PM [Choose #5] Within one fin kick :)

#2022 daz88 - 12/15/2011 12:05 AM [Choose #5] "E" all of the above

#66 DerekDives - 12/07/2011 8:13 PM [Choose #5] 1-2 kick cycles

#3287 diverray - 12/04/2011 8:36 PM [Choose #1] Close enough to see you signal for assistance, and to give it.

#1238 Jase - 11/30/2011 3:12 AM [Choose #4] conditions play a huge part in a decision like this, not to mention your buddy’s ability

#4793 DiveBuddyChgo - 11/27/2011 6:01 PM [Choose #5] How far can you swim without air while your buddy is swimming away from you ? An arms length is proper acceptable buddy skills.

#5049 divershaun - 11/20/2011 11:06 AM [Choose #1] buddy doesnt leave my side of vis is horrible

#138 mgm53142 - 11/18/2011 9:42 AM [Choose #1] Not more than 15 meters

#2585 SaintsReturn - 11/15/2011 7:01 PM [Choose #1] I feel this varies slightly on a case by case basis, but ultimately i look at it like this, how long will you have to react in an emergency, keep that distance....

#3675 luv2scuba - 11/14/2011 10:48 PM [Choose #5] one meter

#3010 Indiana - 11/14/2011 7:48 PM [Choose #5] SOB but will stick close if buddy wants me to

#6090 HogLifer - 11/14/2011 1:29 AM [Choose #5] After 36 yrs and thousands of dives, I practice self reliance. I always dive with a pony and don’t take any unecessary risks. I don’t EXPECT someone else to save me if I get in a jam.

#9827 TColJeep - 11/10/2011 12:35 PM [Choose #1] add experience & knowledge...

#723 allstarwa - 11/09/2011 8:00 PM [Choose #5] Depends on water visibility, conditions, depth and dive buddy experience.

#2146 sadfish - 11/08/2011 10:32 PM [Choose #1] It appears this seems to be the standard so far.

#6498 MonkeyDiver - 11/08/2011 5:39 PM [Choose #4] I like the first option, but it still has to be part of the dive plan.

#5734 ScubaSteve63 - 11/08/2011 4:42 PM [Choose #5] All the guys I dive with are SOB’s (Same Ocean Buddies).

#6504 LatitudeAdjustment - 11/08/2011 10:17 AM [Choose #2] It depends who I am diving with, one woman scouts ahead for subjects but never more than 20’

#2907 JoePagano - 11/08/2011 7:16 AM [Choose #1] How long can you breath hold? Do you have a pony? Bottom line - Not Too Far!