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I can't even pee in my wetsuit.
weight_for_me
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All talk....no action. Hmmmm, let's see...no one has 'fessed up on this one yet. Has anyone tried??? I'm thinking that there might be a "shrinkage" problem so you would have to do this in warm Caribbean water, not the cool Ontario stuff.
Randy...
Randy...
Respect! Why, thank you!
How many dives do you have now?
I can see some problems with that idea Butch.
Certification as a specialty instructor requires:
Option 1 - 20 logged dives submitted with a course outline to PADI. This option requires 25 dives signed by your buddy showing some variety of environment and mastery of the main skills. The outline must include a list of the equipment needed by both the instructor and student plus a thorough review of the purpose, procedures and hazards of the proposed dive. The course would also require evaluation of the mastery of the skills in open water.
Option 2 - 10 logged dives (also requiring verification) plus a Specialty course conducted by a PADI Course Director who holds an Instructor-level certification in that specialty.
I'm still working on the logged dives!
Actually I have the dives - I'm working on getting the signatures!!
Certification as a specialty instructor requires:
Option 1 - 20 logged dives submitted with a course outline to PADI. This option requires 25 dives signed by your buddy showing some variety of environment and mastery of the main skills. The outline must include a list of the equipment needed by both the instructor and student plus a thorough review of the purpose, procedures and hazards of the proposed dive. The course would also require evaluation of the mastery of the skills in open water.
Option 2 - 10 logged dives (also requiring verification) plus a Specialty course conducted by a PADI Course Director who holds an Instructor-level certification in that specialty.
I'm still working on the logged dives!
Actually I have the dives - I'm working on getting the signatures!!
I know a lot of divers who swear by KY (jelly AND liquid). They said it helped getting their arms and neck past the seals of their dry suits. After reading this thread I think I know better.
cobaltbabe
Diva of the Deep
Yes Steve I do respect you. And to date I have 7 dives under my belt. We went to Ducks last Saturday and dove with Matt and Randy and Brad at Marmora on Sunday. Passed through my first thermacline, burrrrr, but not too bad. Love it. Now I have to get my bouyancy and trim down and I will be almost happy. Yes I already want to dive deeper.
Well, my dear... it's not just deeper, but smarter. And it's great that you already have 7 dives under your weight belt. Looks like we have another live one here folks... keep diving and buoyancy and awareness are going to be your friends always... pay them lots of attention.
Doppler
cobaltbabe
Diva of the Deep
I am actually paying attention to my limitations and my environment as well. They tried to get me to go in the bell but I wasn't ready. This coming weekend I think I will attempt the it. I know it doesn't seem like much for those who have been in it but for me it is a big move. I think Matt will go in with me to make sure I don't panic with the silt rising and Adam can stay outside to drag me out by the fins. 
I should be fine.
I should be fine.
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