Even though you might have logged countless dives, you'd still have to do these checks, because each diving situation is different, and your equipment's condition is different, etc. However, there are some that want to instill some independance in their divers. And there are times when you will not be diving with any instructors nor DMs.
Every diver has to be able to be independant and self-reliant.
I am not saying that you'd dive without a buddy, but that you'd be able to rectify any personal problems that arises during a dive. Even though your buddy might be a certified Rescue Diver and has much diving experience, you should not become too dependant on your buddy. All rights reserved. Website is created and designed by Dennis Wong , 2000.