Originally posted by: K1052
The biggest single thing is remaining calm when something happens. Panic is the best way to get hurt or killed when diving. This is the biggest thing that was stressed during my certification and I can say from experience they are right.
Exactly. But again, this applies to everything. Panic-ers should not apply or should endevor to overcome it before even considering putting themselves in more dangerous environments. Then the practiced procedure schtick can work on eliminating minor fear of the unfamiliar. Ideally though, reactions should become second nature rather than more literally depending upon a mental procedural checklist.