The article humorously categorizes divers into six distinct groups, highlighting the different personalities and interests within the diving community. Here’s a summary of each type:
The Deep Diver:
- Fascinated by depth and the blue, always the first to descend and the first to hit the bottom.
- Enjoys narcosis and views it as a “drug,” with a preference for no-decompression dives.
The Tech Diver:
- Has a mathematical mind and loves decompression theory and dive tables.
- Takes diving seriously, often sporting peak-performance gear like DIR setups, and may appear patronizing toward recreational divers.
The Gadget Diver:
- Obsessed with scuba gear, particularly dive computers, which are always the latest and greatest.
- Keeps up with new equipment and always has backup gadgets like an SMB, noise maker, or quirky accessories.
The Underwater Photographer:
- Enjoys capturing underwater moments, often with elaborate equipment to get that perfect shot.
- Their surface interval is spent reviewing photos, and while they may initially be ignored, their pictures eventually draw attention from others.
The Underwater Videographer:
- The “Tarentino of the water,” turning night dives into day dives with intense lighting and capturing everything on film.
- Their equipment often causes surprise among fellow divers due to its brightness and size, but they ensure everyone has a great view of the underwater world.
The Naturalist:
- Passionate about marine life and always eager to learn more about the creatures encountered during dives.
- Enjoys asking the dive guide about fish species and is likely the first to check the fish ID book at the dive center.
Which group do you belong to?
The article invites divers to reflect on which category best describes their own diving style and to share their thoughts in the comments.
Do you recognize yourself in one of these groups?
