Freshwater vs. Bluewater Diving

[PlatypusMan]

Over the years, I've run across folks who are adamant that they will only dive in the ocean. Some have gone so far as to state the opinion that Bluewater diving is the only thing that should be called by that name.

What's YOUR opinion?

[tc_rain]

When I started diving, I had no urge to dive in anything but the ocean. I planned on taking the classes where I live then getting a referral for the open waters at a resort. As the time approached, I decided I would suck it up and do the open water dives at the local scuba park so I didn’t waste dives at the resort. Well I did the dives at the scuba park and found out that it was not as bad as I thought. By the time I was done with the open water dives, I rather enjoyed it. I think some of the people who make these statements don’t know because they have never tried it. I think <?:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comffice:smarttags" /><st1lace>Lake Michigan</st1lace> has a wealth to offer divers. <?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" />

[techgnostic]

Originally Posted by PlatypusMan

Over the years, I've run across folks who are adamant that they will only dive in the ocean. Some have gone so far as to state the opinion that Bluewater diving is the only thing that should be called by that name.

What's YOUR opinion?

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<DIV>Anyone who is that opinionated, needs to be basis for Open Water III.</DIV>

[texdiveguy]

I far prefer fresh water diving for plenty of reasons.... !!

[dmdoss]

I dont care as long as im diving.

[the gooch]

Doesn't matter to me. I had fun in the springs I dove for my OW class. I would dive them again if I had the chance.

[tc_rain]

Originally Posted by dmdoss

I dont care as long as im diving.

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<DIV>Can't agree more....</DIV>

[Dive-aholic]

Personally, I prefer fresh water, but my favorite dives happen to be in the fresh water springs of N. Florida. It's also a lot easier on gear...and no rinsing required!

[57ChevyGreg]

I believe those who dive "only" bluewater that live inland are missing out. If they can only take one or two trips a year to dive,many spend the first-day dives getting everything right with gear and bouyancy. Diving often, even if just in a local quarry, lake, etc. keeps the skills up and improves them to make those dive trips more enjoyable.

[picxie]

Originally Posted by texdiveguy

I far prefer fresh water diving for plenty of reasons.... !!

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<DIV>What are they?</DIV>
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<DIV>I've only done a couple of freshwater dives, and they were absolutely boring. But that was due to location, not the fact it was freshwater.</DIV>