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I have been pondering this for some time now and I wanted to get thoughts from a broader audience, particularly instructors. I did my PADI OW cert for $350 as a resort course 10 years ago. That was the all in price and was 8-12 for 4 days if I recall. That did all of my CW and OW diving. I...

(Please see my request regarding debate and arguing at the end of this post. TL;DR: Please just don't. Start a new thread if you have something to argue or debate. T.J.M.) I'm signed up for a GUE Fundamentals class which starts in just a couple of weeks. It's been a long journey: a decade...

Looking for a directory of dive instructors (PADI) in my area. Looking for private instruction, not a dive shop. Does anything like this exist?

The only instruction I found online was on an Amazon review and that person used a flathead screwdriver as the main tool. This led to some damage to the plastic. In this set of instruction, I only use a flathead screwdriver to push on a tab and the rest uses a plastic prying tool, normally...

I need to find an "old style" instructor in the Naples, FL area to handle, in January, the entry level portion of training for a strong water person who will be going with me to the Galapagos in June. Preferably with cool water University/AAUS experience.

Hey guys - I am interested in learning about any sort of dive internships anyone knows of. It doesn't matter the location. At the moment I have heard of Rainbow Reef in FL and Reef Encounters in AU. I know someone who has experience with both places. Does anyone have any reviews on those two...

Hey all, I've just put together the first episode in a new Two Minute Tutorial series, where I plan to cover different topics in underwater and ocean photography. The first episode is all about autofocus. Check it out if you're inclined! --> Two Minute Tutorial Video (YouTube) If you found...

This video explores/explains one of the main consequences of poor dive instruction I have observed, which is often linked to courses that are too short. While a short course might be appropriate for a small percentage of students who are gifted in terms of water comfort, physical skills and...