So you have all your equipment serviced, taken the refresher and your ready to splash in on your long awaited vacation. So who is your dive buddy? Divers forget one important item in the get yourself ready to dive equation. THE BUDDY SYSTEM Oh sure we all learned about dive buddies in our open water course but how many times have you been diving and all of a sudden he or she wasn't there? A good dive buddy is one of the most important mix to the dive equation. Regardless of those divers who say the buddy system is same ocean, same day......they still have that feeling of security and comfort knowing that a good buddy is a breath away. Pick your buddies wisely....dive together regular and support one another by being that breath away on every dive. You never know when you are going to need assistance. Plan your dive and dive your plan. Pick a good dive buddy.