,,,because that is how people actually dive.The emphasis is on trusting the dive computer.
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,,,because that is how people actually dive.The emphasis is on trusting the dive computer.
Remember that someone can be certified at age 10--roughly 5th grade. That means the course materials for it need to be understandable to a 5th grader. I think a lot of adults would find 5th grade lessons a little anemic.The purpose of this post isn’t to bash PADI, because I haven’t yet completed the practical portion, but to say that I found the open water academic material to be… unfortunately anemic. I appreciate any input.
It is rare to find someone using tables for diving. In all my years of diving, the only time I have ever seen anyone use tables outside of instruction was me--on my first dive after certification, when I found out it was useless for the dives I was doing.Yes, I’ve taught myself how to use the dive tables (from YouTube). The dive tables are only briefly mentioned in the PADI e-learning coursework, but their use isn’t specifically trained or tested. The emphasis is on trusting the dive computer.
My diving has been solo for a number of years. So, I don't know how rare the use of tables is. However, I only ever use tables for my solo recreational diving; I don't dive with a PDC. (Of course, I don't dive with dive ops who require a PDC.)It is rare to find someone using tables for diving ...
Ok ok, hear me out... what can I do to be considered "Today's Aqualung Elite"? I mean we've all had "Sensual Excesses"...
Not everyone. Wet suit divers haven't ever hooked themselves up to the pee valve.Ok ok, hear me out... what can I do to be considered "Today's Aqualung Elite"? I mean we've all had "Sensual Excesses"...
interesting i get more into it also after beginning solo diving.My diving has been solo for a number of years. So, I don't know how rare the use of tables is. However, I only ever use tables for my solo recreational diving; I don't dive with a PDC. (Of course, I don't dive with dive ops who require a PDC.)
IRL, I am a statistician, and statisticians don't believe in rare events. So, if I dive tables, then there are others who do, too.
My daughter did her open water certification last year. When she and I went diving shortly after she received her C-card, she and I used tables. So, that's two table users!
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Remember that someone can be certified at age 10--roughly 5th grade. That means the course materials for it need to be understandable to a 5th grader.
What is dated in it? I admit I haven't looked at it in a long time, but as I recall (it's on my bookshelves somewhere) it was a pretty comprehensive treatment of the subject without getting too far into the weeds, and written at a level anyone with just a high-shool level understanding of math and science can understand. I'm not necessarily suggesting that's what the OP is looking for--just curious what about it is dated.The PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving sounds like the sort of thing you're looking for, but it is getting dated now.