but we are so much more landlocked than you are 
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art.chick
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I sure understand the quandry of a prospective student who would love to get the training that Pug speaks of. But how does one know what to ask when one has no frame of reference?
Don't know why so few divers on the board mention the YMCA. It's a non-profit that often has wonderful instructors with no stake in selling gear. Can't guarantee any instructor based strictly on agency, but it is worth checking out. Ours offers a 6-8 week OW (depending on how fast the class is moving.)
Don't know why so few divers on the board mention the YMCA. It's a non-profit that often has wonderful instructors with no stake in selling gear. Can't guarantee any instructor based strictly on agency, but it is worth checking out. Ours offers a 6-8 week OW (depending on how fast the class is moving.)
Just wondering if you have to join the YMCA to take the scuba lessons?
Some of the YMCA's may offer a price for members and
non-members. It is up to the YMCA.
non-members. It is up to the YMCA.
Welshman
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Wyno
I think Uncle Pug's advice is spot on and so is your approach i.e. checking out all the dive shops where you live. Hope it goes well for you.
Regards
I think Uncle Pug's advice is spot on and so is your approach i.e. checking out all the dive shops where you live. Hope it goes well for you.
Regards
YMCA instructors are not necessarily based at a YMCA. Many are independent instructors. You can find an instructor here http://www.ymcascuba.org/ymcascub/aninstr.html
aman100
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The OW class cost me $150 in Oklahoma City. In addition there was equipment cost and I had to spend a couple nights in a hotel when I did the 4 open water dives in Lake Murray.
Jerry
Jerry
pchelp
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My LDS charges $140, you must supply basic skin gear (mask, fins, snorkle, boots and gloves), if you purchase the basic gear from them the cost for the class is $100. Checkout dives were in the gulf, 4 boat dives. Night at hotel was included, cost $139. As it turned out the class size was 3, instructor and asst. instructor. which allowed ample time for everyone both in the classroom and the pool. Of course, everyone at the shop loves to dive. Also, they did not want students purchasing other equipment until after training, so they would have a better idea of what would work best for them. Also you could use any equipment you wanted, regardless of where it was aquired.
srkdvr
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To me that seems very hi, here at Virginia Beach the LDS I deal with you can get OW with card for $165.00. That is very different than where you went or checked into.
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