Seeking opinions on NAUI tech training

[sunny_diver]

I don't know any NAUI tech divers and don't live near any NAUI tech instructors. So I turn to Scubaboard to learn.

I'm familiar with GUE, UTD, and TDI tech training. How does NAUI tech training compare?

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I'm not experienced, but I've been told their cave training is excellent, with a good progression/sequence of courses..

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

I don't know any NAUI tech divers and don't live near any NAUI tech instructors. So I turn to Scubaboard to learn.

I'm familiar with GUE, UTD, and TDI tech training. How does NAUI tech training compare?

It's the instructor......not the agency.......that determines quality.

 

[sunny_diver]

Yes, yes. Instructor choice is more important than agency choice. Let's acknowledge that.

However, the teachings and policies of agencies matter to me. That's what I'm really asking about.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

@sunny_diver for tech, are you interested in deep diving or cave? Or both? People like @cerich and @LandonL can provide better information. If I were going to do cave in Florida, I would likely start with a NAUI instructor.

 

[NW Dive Dawg]

Yes, yes. Instructor choice is more important than agency choice. Let's acknowledge that.

However, the teachings and policies of agencies matter to me. That's what I'm really asking about.

If it is the teachings and policies of the agency that matter most to you......then just contact the agency directly and ask them to provide you with exactly what their teachings and policies are.

 

[Underwater Tourist]

@sunny_diver welcome to SB where your questions will be answered one way or another

 

[sunny_diver]

@sunny_diver for tech, are you interested in deep diving or cave? Or both?

Not cave. Just decompression diving.

 

[rhwestfall]

I am NAUI trained for:

Technical EANx Diver, and Decompression Techniques Diver.

Solid programs, but as others have said, it also depends heavily on the instructor (and the student).

You want an instructor that not only can teach, but who is ACTIVELY doing that kind of diving.

 

[arkstorm]

NAUI's written materials are excellent. That having been said, pick an instructor not an agency. You can always purchase the NAUI books for your personal enrichment.