Pixel - 5/12/2013 10:18 AM
Often also lack dive buddies that are on the same level. There are dive clubs who do a lot of shore dives, however I’ve also found that often the dives aren’t really suitable for "newbies" ie: entry/exit can be a bit tough, over rocks etc. And the "same level/experience" thing crops up again. Nobody wants to really dive with the person who is high on oxygen use, cause they’re still sorting that part out.
A lot of dive shops offer more boat dives, which can be costly for some of us. And if you want to do a shore dive with a DM then it’s also costly. I understand that they need to get paid for their skills, however cost I think may often be a reason for divers becoming "vacation divers".