equipment specialty?

[rambo knife]

Hey, all. I am sort of "born again" in the whole diving thing, I got certified like 13years ago and then did'nt dive again until last summer. Anyways, I'm not the handiest person in the world (the only tools I have ever been any good with are made by H&K, Colt, and Piccatinny arsenal) and am considering taking an equipment specialty course at my LDS. From what I understand it covers basic equipment maintenance and that sort of thing. What I'm wondering is how technical something like this is going to be. I'm looking to learn how to replace o rings and seals and BASIC repairs and stuff.

Anybody who has taken one of these and could give me some info as to whether it is useful or a waste of time/money I would appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Spratman]

First off, welcome to the Board! I like your choices of equipment as well. Top notch stuff!

Well, I've not taken the course, however, the LDS owner said it was very rudimentary. You'll learn more from hooking up with a good dive club. Many of those guys have fixes for everything and it will not cost anything, except your time. Save your shekels for a useful course, like advanced or nitrox!

 

[Hoosier]

In concept wise, it is a good course. But, in reality, it doesn't meet with what you expected. That's, it is a "waste of money."

 

[Hollywoodivers]

You won't learn how to overhaul a Regulator, But you will learn the basics of field repair, and things you can do to prevent problems. I took it when I got Certified and Now I teach the class. I am amazed at how much you can do with just a scuba tool and a few orings and some silicone grease. Do it dude it's a cool class and it will open your eyes to a few simple things that could otherwise ruin a day of diving. Hal

 

[miesemer]

It Depends.

The PADI course, as outlined, is very basic, however, some instructors will exceed standards and provide the more technical class that many people want. Get a course description before you sign up.

Our course includes tearing down and rebuilding regulators, servicing low pressure inflators, cylinder visual inspections and some tips for dive site repairs that can get you in the water safely. None of which, makes you a "certified" repair technician but should give you a much better understanding of your gear or what you're paying for when you do have it serviced.

 

[mech]

OMG a gun nut .
Seriously though if you know firearms you'll probably find that class a waste of time.

 

[WyCal]

Sorry to hijack the thread, but...

What's the best way to become a "repair technician" if you're not affiliated with a shop?

 

[Mr Carcharodon]

. I am amazed at how much you can do with just a scuba tool...

What is a "scuba tool"?

 

[redacted]

What is a "scuba tool"?

six item down:http://www.scubatoys.com/store/sear...omSearch&txtsearchParamTxt=tool&Submit=Search

 

[Xanthro]

What is a "scuba tool"?

Kind of like a leatherman tool but made for scuba. It has screw drivers, wrenchs sized for regulater fittings, things like that. Around $20 at your LDS. Not as easy to use as a real tool set, but can be used pretty effectively.