don Francisco
Contributor
There's a common thread here that implies courses are the only way to learn. While I agree that some courses are invaluable, especially Rescue, & Nitrox (when you begin to bump into NDL's), a lot of diver education is dependent on experience & observation. The PADI mantra that a good diver is always learning means more than taking courses. Each dive is a learning oportunity, where you can analyze your own skills in comparison to those around you. Ask questions of experienced divers, figure out what works for you & devote some of the dive to improving your skills. Also, don't forget that dive knowledge goes beyond skills, plan to learn about your dive environment. Learning things like fish ID & behavior, corals, creatures, etc. will add other dimensions to your diving & keep you busy for a lifetime (or 2).
Coming back to which courses & when, there's no rush. You'll find that the more experience you bring into a course, the more you get out of it. So I suggest that you balance gaining experience & having fun, with building your skill level through courses spaced over time. fb
Coming back to which courses & when, there's no rush. You'll find that the more experience you bring into a course, the more you get out of it. So I suggest that you balance gaining experience & having fun, with building your skill level through courses spaced over time. fb