Changing LDS for checkout dives?

[Phil_218]

I'm not sure if this has been asked, but I didn't find it while searching so...

A friend of mine completed the online portion of the PADI OW course. When beginning the course he was required to pick a LDS to complete the dive portion of the course. He has since moved four hours away and is closer to other LDS's than the one he selected in his course. Will he be able to go to another LDS to complete the dive portion or is he locked into using the dive shop he chose early on?

As always, your responses are appreciated.

 

[rstofer]

PADI has an email type Advice feature on their web site: Get Advice from a Scuba Diving Expert

Or, you can call (800) 729-7234 and ask.

Contact info for PADI is at Contact Us

Richard

 

[PhilEllis]

I'm not sure if this has been asked, but I didn't find it while searching so...

A friend of mine completed the online portion of the PADI OW course. When beginning the course he was required to pick a LDS to complete the dive portion of the course. He has since moved four hours away and is closer to other LDS's than the one he selected in his course. Will he be able to go to another LDS to complete the dive portion or is he locked into using the dive shop he chose early on?

As always, your responses are appreciated.

With eLearning, even though he designated one dive store as his "elearning" store, he can still choose any store he wants for his water skills training. All he needs to do is download and print his completion form, contact any PADI store or instructor, and complete his water training.

Phil Ellis
www.divesports.com

 

[DivingPrincessE]

Am I the only one amused by the fact that Phil answered Phil's question?

 

[Deep-Thief]

Am I the only one amused by the fact that Phil answered Phil's question?

No, you are not the ONLY one.

 

[Phil_218]

Phil, thanks for the answer; I'll pass it on.

Am I the only one amused by the fact that Phil answered Phil's question?

Sometimes, when there's a question, it takes someone to be able to PHIL in the gaps.

(I know, I know, my sense of humor is a little off. But that's what happens when you work by yourself most of the time.)