theduckguru
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Kinda reminds one of old McDonolds signs listing the number of burgers served.
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Yeah, I'd assume that also. I don't think it is an 'entry-level' diver count. Still...that figure would still be high...as many (most) certified divers don't go beyond OW.
Yes, I agree, but I think that those of us that do, more than make up for it.
Of those around me that are PADI certified, we must have on average 4 or 5 PADI certs.
Most of us have OW / AOW / Rescue / Nitrox / Deep. Some of us have taken 10 or 15 years to do this, other have more certs such as DM / Wreck and done it in less time. When I have been paired with an insta-buddy on a boat, they have generally been AOW at least.
I would suggest that the average number of certs per diver, certainly in the UK is going to be at least 2 simply because those that do continue, get so many. Even so, this makes a rough estimate of 10 million divers.
Surely PADI must have this number hidden away in their archives?
Jon
20mill x 120 to 500$ = alot of money
the cheapest cert is 120 $ (nitrox online)
and the OW and AOW is about 500 $
DM is 1000$
and Rescue is 500 $ too
some take the entry cert called scubadiver it is about 250 $ it is also ½ of the OW couse.
No, PADI doesn't get this money.
This is the dive shops price, and of this only 30 - 40$ goes to PADI for the cert. (actually less, the trade price is probably only 20$, with a 50% markup for the shop)
I am in Asia Pacific region. I pay $80-145AUD for a crewpack (manual + pic). Coupled with the exchange rate from Oz at the moment, it's pretty crippling.
Does anybody have numbers from other agencies to compare against? It would be interesting knowing just how much of a giant PADI is. I know some have been around for fewer years, different philosophies etc. but the comparison would still be interesting.
However, a measure of thanks is not misplaced either. A lot of good people put in a lot of good work and dedication, to reach this milestone. Thanks PADI!
R..