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I am currently using a fin from a company in the Philippines, it is similar to the Jets(which I still own and use occasionally), but these are lighter,a little less stiff. and still negative. The fin does not show up on the website, but the companies website is Aquamundo Sports Official...

Learning to dive should be Fun, so we invite you to learn to dive with us in Moalboal. We are a small company offering highly personalized SCUBA Instruction from a PADI Master Instructor. Letus make sure you havefun and stay safe while learning to dive. We are offering the following...

Before you go back in the water for more lessons get it checked out by a Doctor. Hopefully it is something minor like has been mentioned, but during your course you will be going significantly deeper than 16 feet so dont chance it.. A problem with your balance(dizziness), is one of the items...

Hi Oren, Weather is always a gamble in Oct and November, but in general you should not have too many problems with the buses or sea/ferry travel unless there is a tropical storm or typhoon in the area. I believe you will have a problem getting to APO Reef in Oct/Nov. I think it is better...

Hey Joe, Here in Moalboal (where Turtle Bay is) the water temp is a pretty constant 79 to 81 F. Most folks use a 3/2 mm wetsuit. I use a 1mm and very seldom get chilled. Pura Vida is little farther south and the water should be just about the same temp. I dive that area 3 or 4 times a...

Hi Vassilis, I just looked through the Instructor Manual looking for an answer to your question and I could not find any guidance. So I will tell you what I would do if a prior student returned to me under the same circumstances. I would make them: 1. Provide a new conduct both Medical...

There are some operators in the Philippines who rent tanks directly to divers, here in Moalboal where I am located, it would be difficult to find accomodations, rent tanks, have a good meals some beers and pay for transportation between shore dive sites for under $50 or 2100PHP. If you are...

Hi Kevin, I see you have made 3 posts and all of them are extolling the virtues of Sea Rider. You dont happen to be working with or for them do you? :) Cheers, Roger

As of 2012 all the guidance dictates that it be paper and goes so far as to tell me I can not use my signature stamp but must physically sign the document. There are plenty of technologies out there which could authenticate an "electronic signature", and I am sure that PADI(the agency I teach...

I understand your sentiment. However, I am required by my agency to physically sign a students log book after each dive. While I would not turn someone away for not currently having a traditional log book, I would require them to use a log book for my courses. If I lost your business because...

There are very few operators that require Dive Insurance, in the Philippines only a couple come to mind. I am aware that several do equire a current medical release for diving. So if one advertises that they require one or the other the requirement must be met to dive with them... As you are...

Wow!!! What a great deal. Wish I was in the states for this deal...

I dont believe there is a unwritten "local" discount. I think it is all driven by anticipated vacancy rate, season or whether the visitor is a returning guest. The real trick is asking for a discount, as you are aware many Americans never ask for discounts... I have traveled all over the...

I would only take it off if the turtle asked me to. Cheers, Roger

If you are contemplating going on the become a PADI Instructor, then I believe sticking with EFR is preferable. I believe this because it makes it easier to teach for certain shops who offer EFR as part of the Rescue course.. Of course either course Red Cross or EFR when done well gives the...

I will echo the position of "if you want to go on to be an instructor then its definitely worth it"... It may also be worth it as incentive to keep you active in the sport at a relatively low cost(assisting with courses, discounted trips). My current position assuming that you will not pursue...

ntmainstrm, 1. PADI does offer renewals, due to updated ciriculum, I think you will soon need a new book if you dont get it done soon. 2. If you are not going on to become a SCUBA Instructor and you have both EFR and Red Cross, I would recommend Renewing w/Red Cross. I would also ask them to...

Hi MoMo, If you describe what you consider the threshold for cheap we could be more helpful... :) Cheers, Roger

As a relatively experienced SCUBA Instructor, I have no problem with what you have done assuming it was done in a safe conservative manner. I have certified several divers who were taught by relatives/friends/spouses and the majority of them had not picked up any terrible habits. Since it...

First maybe your "friend" should be asking these questions :) .. The criteria for each dive is found at the end of its corresponding section in the AOW book. Also, the Instructor Manual (which I cant cut and paste) outlines for the instructor all requirements for each dive. And concerning...