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| Self - reliance | You are responsible for your own dive experience , do not rely on others to make decision about your dive. |
| Attitude | If your not having fun then stop the dive |
| Fitness | Only dive when you are feeling well and know your personal limits |
| Experience | Dive to your level of expedience and gain additional experience by doing a course or slowly extending your diving experience |
| Diving Skills | Practice , mask skills ,buoyancy skills ,emergency skills |
| Involvement | Become involved in diving through your Dive Centre / Dive Club |
| Variety | Experience different dive locations to avoid becoming bored with the same old dive spot |
| Equipment | Have the necessary equipment for the dive ,maintain your gear |
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