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I choose the pro path as I’d like to teach a bit or do some boat work. I don’t need to do it to eat though. With the 100 dives I have, I did learn things, I expanded on things I knew And realized there’s so much more to experience. Leading divers around or being the responsible one isn’t all that fun some days though.

I did start tech training after asking some questions and doing a bunch of reading between the lines. I’m way to early in the process to say if one is better than the other but, tech is more unique and way more involved. With the diving I do, Caribbean ocean diving, I can see my “tech” diving will be limited - if I wanted to crawl thru caves, that’d be another story though.

Tech will definitely teach you more as you’ll learn all new skills with doubles or sidemount plus the added benefit of deco - understand, beginning tech isn’t hours of deco, more like 10-20 minutes.

It comes back to what you want to do. The one will be a lot of new and challenging, the other will be fun with a bit of work.

Working as a DM is a pro insurable level though.
 
If I had a problem would I want my buddy to be a Master Diver, or a Dive Master? Easy answer. A DM card can and does afford you more freedom when visiting new places. For instance, on Little Cayman island (and others in Asia) the dive ops always afforded me more latitude than others.

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

PS The DM program can take as little as two to three weeks if you have the prerequisites, rescue diver, etc.
 
I'm almost done with my DM cert, I have absolutely no regrets and assisting with the classes is my favorite part. Meeting new students and those that are immediately hooked, the $1,000,000 smile when a student accomplishes a mask clear after struggling and considering quitting, the grins after the last open water dive when they are now qualified as OW divers, and the new friends made through this endeavor all make it worthwhile to me.

Everyone's situation is different, but the DM cert has been more fun than I could have ever imagined. Advice....start lap swimming now....but I'm old.

Good luck,
Jay
 
Dave Dillehay:
If I had a problem would I want my buddy to be a Master Diver, or a Dive Master? Easy answer. A DM card can and does afford you more freedom when visiting new places. For instance, on Little Cayman island (and others in Asia) the dive ops always afforded me more latitude than others.

Dave Dillehay
Aldora Divers

PS The DM program can take as little as two to three weeks if you have the prerequisites, rescue diver, etc.
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So if I finish my Master Diver I don't get like a flag or something to display on the boat I am diving off of? Disappointing....
 
cvchief:
So if I finish my Master Diver I don't get like a flag or something to display on the boat I am diving off of? Disappointing....
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There is always this if you were so inclined.... I can picture The Godfather style "kiss the ring" scene....before they cut off your air!

Dive Master Sterling Silver Ring TR3818

Safe diving, (In my best Marlon Brando voice)

Jay
 
Hi @Kicker1866

I've been diving pretty steadily for the last 20 years and enjoy it as much, or more, than ever. I'm a casual photographer, but do not take it very seriously, mostly just stuff for me, my family and friends. I often don't even take my camera on local dives, preferring to just look around and enjoy. My last training with PADI was Rescue in 2005. I did SDI Solo in 2013, mainly to make it easier to dive by myself with operations who do not know me.

I have toyed with the idea of doing Divemaster but, realistically, would never work as a dive professional. Currently, I am contemplating doing Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures. This would allow me to do some dives I am aware of that require that level of training as well as a bit more flexibility. I doubt I would pursue technical diving beyond this level.

Just another option, enjoy your diving
 
cvchief:
So if I finish my Master Diver I don't get like a flag or something to display on the boat I am diving off of? Disappointing....
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I don't know. I don't qualify for it myself.
 
My thoughts as a NAUI DMC.

Intro to Tech/Fundies - getting much better dive skills (Buoyancy/Trim/Propulsion). It and cavern seem the base for really good diver skills. Without getting into any deco time from AN/DP. If not doing Fundies, you would want to pick doubles or side. (side for me).

DM - Learning to keep the group (maybe your group) safer, from where ever your skills are. Polishing Reg/Mask/BC remove/replace skills. Group planning/leading/etc. Comes with higher visibility in a lawsuit as a person with potential duty of care.
 
I would do the course just to hang out and dive with Liang! You will most likely learn something on any dive with her, if you pay attention, DM course or not. Pay attention and ask questions. She is a wealth of knowledge. Just dove with her a couple weeks ago....
 
Why would you look to get your Master Diver cert when you already listed it in your information?
 
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