28-04-2005, 02:22 PM
Good thread rohan <img src='http://www.squidfish.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/xyxthumbs.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' /> I had a big occy try and steal my speargun one day, I was taking aim at a fish in a deep ledge, when this fat tentacle emerged from the shadows and decided to take possession of my gun. It took a fair bit of persuading to recover it. I reckon I'm more scared of big occys than sharks, but that's just me (and maybe Rohan too!)
Most of my scariest underwater adventures have involved scuba diving from shore based locations when the waves were too big for any sensible person to consider diving. A few times I've found myself nestled behind a rock clutching a piece of kelp for dear life, and watching the big breakers roll over the top, only to lose my grip and get tumbled around in a series of 360 degree rolls, coming to rest in a mess of foam and bubbles, not sure which way is up....
A word of caution, DO NOT try to shore dive if the waves look dangerous. Even if you think the conditions look borderline, it is probably too rough.
Most of my scariest underwater adventures have involved scuba diving from shore based locations when the waves were too big for any sensible person to consider diving. A few times I've found myself nestled behind a rock clutching a piece of kelp for dear life, and watching the big breakers roll over the top, only to lose my grip and get tumbled around in a series of 360 degree rolls, coming to rest in a mess of foam and bubbles, not sure which way is up....
A word of caution, DO NOT try to shore dive if the waves look dangerous. Even if you think the conditions look borderline, it is probably too rough.