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I am similarly built. And I typically won't wear a wetsuit if the water is colder than 75F. That being said I only own two suits: a full length 3mm and a DUI 350 TLS trilam. My drysuit was purchase about 12 years ago when we lived in Atlanta. I use here in FL during the "colder" months in the...

Maybe this one: http://www.fishbase.us/Photos/ThumbnailsSummary.php?ID=60353 If not, check out the rest of that site as there are two pages of nothing but cardinal fish. Bonne chance,

Agreed. Many Instructors in temperate waters make this option available to their students; the extra training is incorporated into the regular OW program fairly easily. That being said, it all comes down to the type of diving the OP is going to do. If they are definitely going to be doing local...

I can't say that I've heard/seen that happen. What were you wearing under the suit? It may sound counter-intuitive, but even if you are in warmer water like a pool, wearing something full coverage but light that will wick away sweat/moisture & help prevent pinch at the crook of your elbow or...

You are obsessing! Relax!:shakehead: Again: the number you get as a DM will be your ID number throughout your Pro career, regardless of the level you ultimately attain.

The number you are assigned as a DM will be the number you have for the rest of your Pro career, regardless of how far up the ladder you go. IOW, my DM number is my Instructor number, even though I am currently an IDCS. (Same for my hubby, the CD.) FWIW, our numbers start with "2"... it's how...

The materials listed on the website are fairly comprehensive and basically encompass everything you will need when taking the IDC. However, if you have recently become a DM, chances are you will already have a fair amount of the reading materials. Do you have the most current digital version of...

Call me obtuse, but shouldn't this have been in a non-diving forum somewhere instead of here?

First, congrats on your courageous undertaking. I know it is a challenge for anyone with a learning disability to get into diving, but you are certainly approaching it with a great attitude. It can be done: my nephew is learning challenged & was able to complete his OW certification with us a...

Another vote for Caradonna; Kim has always been our "go to gal" for Bonaire.

Again, there is no such thing as a PADI MSDT Internship. Since there is no mention of you getting PAID, this would seem a way to get an Instructor to work for FREE. Also, they make no mention of working with a Course Director, who is the only one who can sign off on any Instructor-level courses...

I too am a little puzzled by your question. From the PADI Course Director Manual about earning an MSDT:To become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer: You must be a PADI Instructor. You must hold at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications. And, you also must have issued at least 25 PADI...

How long had it been sitting in the tank? Where were you when it happened?

Snorkelling with the manatee is a MUST DO if you are here on the Gulf side during the Winter months. While you may not think 72F would be an issue, I can tell you that after about 20 minutes of being in the water you WILL be cold. I strongly suggest looking into renting exposure protection if...

What about housed units? :eyebrow:

Your displeasure and disagreement with the PADI system is duly noted. By way of protest, you are certainly free to drop PADI MSDT from your profile & let your PADI professional status lapse. However, the fact remains that my post presents PADI standards while yours merely does your best...

I think you may be blurring the line here between what a PADI DM is required to do and what an Instructor is required to do when handling OW students, because your checklist is basically the Instructor checklist for confined water training with OW students. If the Instructor is using a...

My apologies that you had an Instructor for your DM who was not doing you justice. I've been diving since '91, an IDCS since '94. Any of the Instructors or CDs I've learned from/worked with (including my hubby) have always demo'd skills. This includes DMs & IDC Candidates. How are you supposed...

I'm puzzled by your comment "At least now, with PADI, the instructor is supposed to demonstrate all of the skills then let the DMC practice". It's always been that way as long as I've been an Instructor. How else are they supposed to learn?