bamamedic
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Truthfully, the idea of becoming a diving "professional" never entered my mind...I've been way too focused on getting the gear/skills necessary to take AN/DP and then hopefully Cavern/Basic Cave. However, a few weeks ago, one of the instructors at the local quarry asked if I wanted to take the DM class...he thought my diving skills were above par, and wanted me to work with OW classes next year.
My question is...how does one know if one is ready to become a DM? I like working with new divers (hell, I'm still pretty darned new myself!) and one of my favorite things to do is take brand new divers on a tour of the quarry. My above-the-water-swimming skills leave a lot to be desired (OK, they suck), so I guess that's something I'd have to work on prior to the course. In the water, I feel pretty comfortable, and I've got about 80 dives in the 11 months I've been certified. The more I think about it, I'm actually kinda excited about the prospect of becoming a DM...I'm just not sure I've got the experience yet to be helping to teach students, though.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated...
My question is...how does one know if one is ready to become a DM? I like working with new divers (hell, I'm still pretty darned new myself!) and one of my favorite things to do is take brand new divers on a tour of the quarry. My above-the-water-swimming skills leave a lot to be desired (OK, they suck), so I guess that's something I'd have to work on prior to the course. In the water, I feel pretty comfortable, and I've got about 80 dives in the 11 months I've been certified. The more I think about it, I'm actually kinda excited about the prospect of becoming a DM...I'm just not sure I've got the experience yet to be helping to teach students, though.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated...