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Diving is all smiling faces and rainbows until one day everything goes south.
I booked a 3-dive trip to Ko Racha Noi/Yai. The manager of diving center, Sawanya, was very helpful. She answered all of my questions, and booking and paperwork took minimum amount of time. Next day I went diving with Andy.
Andy is a high-grade professional. My questions were answered, the briefings were clear and thorough, equipment was in good condition and underwater communication maintained constantly and clearly.
At 22m depth of 3rd dive I suddenly had a nitrogen narcosis (who would've thought that this is even possible on nitrox if you stay within the limits, but still). From the words of Andy, I was in unresponsive state with an erratic behavior. At 14m I was awakened by a sharp pain in my ear, grabbed by Andy from the side - I was alive. Then we ended the dive safely.
Instructor is not your girlfriend, you don't need a charming personality. You need his experience and skills. Andy is highly skilled and experienced.
Ask yourself: will your buddy or instructor ever risk his life to save yours? Andy did.
Treat your instructor professionally and with respect. Dive within your limits. Be safe. - via 