Solo diving

[scubanut]

Thanks for all the replies, I'm definitely going to check that SDI course out.  I also planned on picking up a redundant air supply.  Any suggestions as to the size of the pony bottle, or isolated manifold on a doubles set up? I know I'm eventually going to need both as I head down the tech road.  I guess I'm looking for the bare minimum right now, when I make the commitment to the tech world I'll make the necessary Investments. 

Funny thing one of my dive buddies just called me and told me his summer just opened, his other hobby (sailboat racing) just got cancelled due to a broken sail boat.  Looks like I'll be logging a few more dives this summer.  I am looking for other buddies also, I'm just 6 miles west of Algoma and am willing to dive on the weekends.  Have boat will travel.

Thanks again,
Chris