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Snoweman:
Why would you look to get your Master Diver cert when you already listed it in your information?
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I'm not a Dive Master... Yet. Although I did do my Rescue course with Liang. She's the bomb!
I do have the Master Diver thing for completing a bunch of other classes/specialties if that is what you are referring too.
 
Prop Joe:
I'm not a Dive Master... Yet. Although I did do my Rescue course with Liang. She's the bomb!
I do have the Master Diver thing for completing a bunch of other classes/specialties if that is what you are referring too.
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Kicker1866:
IAs a "purpose" for my trip I figure I will obtain my Master Diver rating or my Dive Master Certification.

Thanks
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You gave an "or" in your original post. So why the "or" if you already have one of the certs?
 
Snoweman:
You gave an "or" in your original post. So why the "or" if you already have one of the certs?
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Isn't that two different people you are refering too?
 
ChuckP:
Isn't that two different people you are refering too?
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Gawd..., I hate being stupid, but seem to fall into it...

However, the OP asks why to do one or the other. But, the OP already has the Master Diver Cert. That's what I was trying to point out.
 
ChuckP:
I believe that you can have a large number of rec dives and really not know the physiology side of things, which is perfectly fine. The for DM dive theory class really starts to teach you the science of it, the what happens to your body stuff - the DM class re enforces it, the longest chapter in the book is dedicated to it.
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You don't have to take a DM class to learn the science and physiology of diving, there are books. Pick up a DM manual and The Encyclopedia of Diving and read them, depending on retention you will be as knowledgable as a DM. I picked a slightly older version of both, with practice quizzes, for $30 bucks or so.

Snoweman:
Gawd..., I hate being stupid, but seem to fall into it...
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You are not alone.


My advice to the OP is to find the type of diving and pursue it. I don't believe that becoming a "dive proffessional" is a good choice unless you enjoy, and want to teach in a formal environment. There a lot more other choices today to spend $1200+ on, if rescue trained, if you are not sure of your direction. You can always change your mind, and other experiences will be good if you do.


Bob
 
Kicker1866:
DM opens me up to new things, but I'm a practicing attorney and unless I retire and decide to be a part-time DM on a local boat someplace, I would never really use the DM certification other than my own personal edification.
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I work occasionally on weekends on the Fling, a liveaboard out of Freeport TX. We have a number of crew that live is Lousiana and come work on weekends.
 
Well, first....I appreciate all of the great advice, insight and PMs on this topic. I realized that I am in no rush to make a decision, so in the meantime I may as well just get wet and take a few specialty courses. I will be down this Saturday....hopefully the weather holds up
 
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