Actually, Walter was too smart to ever have become a Padi Instructor, I was not, and became one. Of course I understand what he has been saying now for quite some time. Walter recognized the destinct difference between Padi's training philosophy and that of some other agencies.jviehe:The fact still remains, I am a current PADI instructor, Walter is not, nor are you. Who, then is better qualified to speak on what PADIs current philosophy is on training? I think I and others have adequetly pointed out that PADI has little to do with the dissapointment felt by the OP. The dive center is the problem, and should not be visited again. Beyond that you can gripe all you want about PADI. I simply am not going to allow misinformation to be spread.
I don't think you yet get that difference.
I think what burns you the most is we point out Padi's nonsense (and maybe your misinformation as well?) right in their face, as a Padi Instructors or not. It's that obvious to anyone with a clue.
The facts are, my friend, I have a load of personal experience and written documentation in dealing with Padi QA folks, and the facts are they don't give a damn, about you, me or the students, and are all too willing to sweep under the carpet, most any measure of their own nonsense, or that of their instructors.
It is also a fact that they are extremely well adept at what they do, which is marketing bullcrap to the masses.
Sad to say, but the only good Padi rec instructors actually end up either leaving (Mike Ferrara for example) or they end up teaching a course that is nothing like a Padi course whatsoever.
For never having been a Padi Instructor, Walter is damn up on his knowledge I'll tell ya. As a Padi Instructor myself, I find everything he's said about Padi's system extremely accurate. Ever wonder why JV?
I guess you just enjoy being played like a fiddle. Works for me.
regards