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[panthersgirl17]

Ok, I am wanting to do this just for the scenic view...where do I start? Are there places that can BRIEFLY train you and hook you up with some rental equipment.

 

[Don Burke]

Ok, I am wanting to do this just for the scenic view...where do I start? Are there places that can BRIEFLY train you and hook you up with some rental equipment.

There are many places that can get you certified in a week.

There are one weekend courses. However, the training does leave a bit to be desired.

SCUBA can get you killed. Just how brief do you think your training should be?

 

[Scubakevdm]

Where do you live? Fl?

 

[vcobra]

I'm not too sure about the scenic route, but BRIEF training for scuba isn't a good idea IMHO. Scuba diving is great, but you need the proper training before you undertake it. As it stands now, the dive industry seems to cut the "required" training relatively thin as it is. My advice, for whats it's worth, is to find a good, quality instructor and ask him all your questions beforehand.

 

[LUBOLD8431]

Yeah, take a PADI class...

I'm sorry, but that was just way too easy...

 

[ckharlan66]

We all understand the desire to get in and get wet as soon as possible but while if you understand Scuba and the techniques involved this is a safe sport it can be dangerous. Also if you are looking to enjoy the scenic views you will need to spend some time with an instructor who will teach you good bouyancy control because if you don't have that you will be accidently touching the reefs you are heading down to see. Everytime that happens you kill the spot you touch so you want to make sure your training prepares you to be able to enjoy the enviroment without doing damage to it or yourself.

Once you take the time to get quality training you will fall in love with the sport like we all have and you will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

Good luck.

Chad

 

[panthersgirl17]

well....this is why i am so clueless...i am from KY and moved to MO BUT NOW moving to North Carolina soon. Its always been something i wanted to try out and now that i will live closer to the ocean i feel like i will have an opportunity to. So just tryin to learn how to learn and such.

 

[panthersgirl17]

We all understand the desire to get in and get wet as soon as possible but while if you understand Scuba and the techniques involved this is a safe sport it can be dangerous. Also if you are looking to enjoy the scenic views you will need to spend some time with an instructor who will teach you good bouyancy control because if you don't have that you will be accidently touching the reefs you are heading down to see. Everytime that happens you kill the spot you touch so you want to make sure your training prepares you to be able to enjoy the enviroment without doing damage to it or yourself.

Once you take the time to get quality training you will fall in love with the sport like we all have and you will be able to enjoy it for years to come.

Good luck.

Chad

I definatley don't want to be killing anything....never thought of that.

 

[LUBOLD8431]

I do NOT recommend the quick and dirty class (Discover Scuba). This method gives you just enough knowledge to kill yourself. Not safe. That is what this is all about: scuba diving in a safe manner so it is fun, and not fatal...

Take the time, play it safe, and take a proper course with classroom, sufficient pool time, and open water dives with an Instructor...

You will not regret it...

 

[panthersgirl17]

Ok....so its not so simple to do it the RIGHT way....is this going to be pretty expensive then? Definaltley if i get addicted huh.