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#51828
 Should we allow Surface Support to join DiveBuddy?
Greg - 1/26/2013 12:22 PM
Category: Survey
Replies: 36
Should I create a Member Type for Surface Support and allow people to join DiveBuddy as a non-diver? Surface Support would include our non-diving spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, friends, family...that assist us during our dives. For example, my wife is a non-diver, but she is an important part of my diving trips. She helps to plan everything and stays-in-touch with other divers. Are there enough Surface Support out there to warrant a new Member Type on DiveBuddy?


On a similar note: here is a good article on the responsibilities of surface support.
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Pixel - 4/20/2013 4:48 AM
[Choose #1] I always have surface support. if only to carry my kit ;) Also my partner is keen to learn, just haven’t been able to do it yet.
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badintexas - 1/31/2013 1:59 PM
[Choose #1] I’m Greg’s surface support and I love being involved in helping plan trips, etc on here. I like the idea of having them linked to their diver. Babe, what do you think about that idea?
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SaintsReturn - 1/31/2013 5:58 AM
[Choose #2] Sounds like a great way to help promote the site, as long as its someone who supports diving and is not just addign another site to their log ins...
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diverray - 1/29/2013 3:02 AM
[Choose #2] My "other person" is also a diver, but I know many who aren’t , but are interested in supporting their diver.
#156
Waverunner - 1/28/2013 12:28 PM
[Choose #2] Only if the support person actually supports the diver, or looking for a person to support, join with.
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RAWalker - 1/27/2013 10:04 PM
[Choose #2] Sure but they must regularly volunteer to support dive outings. Also diver members should be able to filter out their comments .
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CallieJax - 1/27/2013 1:26 PM
[Choose #1] They should be linked to a dive buddy member.
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BoneCrusher - 1/27/2013 12:53 PM
[Choose #2] As long as they have some restrictions on submission of info.
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tardmaster - 1/27/2013 10:54 AM
[Choose #2] Yes, as a diver AND a support person at the georgia aquarium, I find that all of my surface support people are either diviers in the making or have some medical condition that will not allow to dive.
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RichKeller - 1/27/2013 6:35 AM
[Choose #2] It is a good idea to have someone with dry hands to make the margaritas so you do not screw up the salt on the rim of the glass.
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Green_Achers - 1/26/2013 8:47 PM
[Choose #2] Yes, it’s a good idea because I don’t have a Surface Support. (It’s not like I’d share so this is only good to find one!)
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Eric_R - 1/26/2013 5:00 PM
[Choose #2] For the first 10 years of my diving, I had a friend that would go on every boat dive I made.8) How can you tell any of us are actually certified?;o.
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Agojo - 1/26/2013 3:05 PM
[Choose #2] Yes, but they should be linked to and approved by the divebuddy member they support.
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Scuba-Smurf - 1/26/2013 1:35 PM
[Choose #2] A good idea as long as they are genuinely involved and not spammers etc
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NewtoScubaHB2 - 1/26/2013 1:06 PM
[Choose #2] As long as you create a "Member Type", I think it is a good idea.