Born Hunter 17,637 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Well? Not likely I suppose but I'm interested so worth a shot. What's the best way for a complete novice to get to a competent standard? Do you always need to hunt/fish/dive with a 'buddy' or are there safe-er options for the less social? To start with I'd be fairly happy just diving and foraging about but once confident I'd definitely be wanting to try to skewer something tasty. It'll add another dimension to me outdoor pursuits and possibly give me an excuse to nosey around the coast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 There a diving club along the road from me. Seen them with ling and other stuff i cant identify though. Skate might be one of them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,562 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 ive done a bit got all the gear but have not done any for a couple of years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greg64 2,562 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) go on the deeper blue forum there is all the info you need, I would recommend going with a buddy but having said that I don't and never have but having a look on that forum is a must if your thinking of giving it a go Edited March 27, 2017 by greg64 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,387 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's easy to do in spain mate. You buy the gear and license from decathalon Not sure about bighty rules mind. Ive done it snorkling and all I'll say is practice breathing and oxygenating your blood before 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan85 722 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Don't take it up Down Under, we don't want you ending up worse off than Rodney Fox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Don't do it there's fukcing sharks in the sea ......... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Looks a right crack to me! https://youtu.be/MuJmrv_KF24 https://youtu.be/xlb4U5Xi_Xs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Nah but seriously, seems a cool way to spend the summer and gets you out and about the coast in amongst some cool wildlife. Take the dog and a tent and f**k off for a few days. There's courses run on the south coast by the looks of it but also snorkeling clubs local which might be another way to start. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Oh yhea laugh a fukcing minuet lol ...... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Oh yhea laugh a fukcing minuet lol ...... You'll not want to be my dive buddy then? LOL LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan85 722 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't be any good at it as I'm not the best swimmer, I resemble an epileptic seal when in the water..... Edited March 27, 2017 by DogMan85 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Oh yhea laugh a fukcing minuet lol ...... You'll not want to be my dive buddy then? LOL LOL Erm no ... I will stand in the boat and cheer you on from there lol ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,637 Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I wouldn't be any good at it as I'm not the best swimmer, I resemble an epileptic seal when in the water..... LOL, I'm a f***ing shite swimmer! I have to swim fast to stay afloat! I'm led to believe that's not really important though, wetsuits make you buoyant and the fins do the heavy lifting. It's more about breathing and being confident under water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan85 722 Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I wouldn't be any good at it as I'm not the best swimmer, I resemble an epileptic seal when in the water.....LOL, I'm a f***ing shite swimmer! I have to swim fast to stay afloat! I'm led to believe that's not really important though, wetsuits make you buoyant and the fins do the heavy lifting. It's more about breathing and being confident under water. I suppose with all the apparatus the confidence would be there and everything would go swimmingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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