Certified !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[skybird]

I am now and officially certified OW diver !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was going to wait to do my AOW but really would like to learn navigation now. I am SO thrilled. Went to 55 ft today, and in the quarry it was COLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I never would have thought I would have accomplished this !

Wish I had the money and a dive buddy to go somewhere really great to dive now.

SkyBird

 

[scuba_mike]

Congrats SkyBird,

I clearly remember my first quarry dive four years ago for my AOW and it was more than chilly at 90 feet. I'll say that my AOW navigation dive was a very humbling experience. What was so easy to do on the surface was completely different underwater, especially with a bit of current. Now, I use my compass on nearly all of my dives.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[spectrum]

Congratulations!

You may want to read some of the "when to do AOW" threads before you sign up. This may be the time for you but it's still good reading.

I haven't done AOW yet and navigation came pretty much naturally to me. The biggest thing I found once you know the mechanics of doing it to learn to trust the gadget and your skills. The same has been echoed by peers. To that end a few dives in water shallow eongh to afford you the chance to surface and check your bearings (15-20') may give you enough head start to really wring the finer points from the AOW class . Just my opinion, YMMV. Those AOW dives go real fast and as a freshly certified diver you're probably bordering on sensory overload with all of the fun you're having learing your gear. You may want to let that settle down with some fun dives before adding another layer of skills. Your class/book should cover the basics of navigation well enough for you to do some simple in and out dives.

Pete

 

[sola]

Hey everyone, I am new to scuba diving now. Just got my open water certification. I was looking for tips on buying gear. I am looking for fins, mask, and snorkel for right now. Was wondering about some good brands to look in to, I dont know where to begin.

 

[cudachaser]

I just certified 4 new divers today!

Congrat's on you accomplishment!!!!

 

[sola]

My scuba instructor carries Mares and Dacor gear.

 

[sola]

Thanks, you too.

 

[Wildcard]

Congrats!!! To everyone. It just keeps getting better and better as you go along.

 

[sola]

Are Mares Avanti Quattros priced fairly at $90

 

[Wildcard]

Check at Leisure pro and add shipping, thats about what you should be able to get them for at your local dive shop.