I, too agree with what everyone has said. Being a newly certified diver and still very cautious, I cannot imagine my instructor doing anything like this one did. In fact my husband and I dive with him fairly regularly because he was so awesome. If I had one like yours I would have been inclined to quit as well. This guy needs to be reported to the certifying agency.
First two OW certification dives [LONG]
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Hi honey,
I am sorry about all this. I was afraid something like that would happen. But, I hope you understand why I would not bad-mouth another group. It should not have gone like that. Please tell your wife that I will call her tomorrow. I am in the states right now, but my hubby is still in Kuwait. Go out with him. He is also an instructor and very very good. Go on a dive with him and let him show you how fun it can be and have some fun. You are welcome to come by our place and get in our pool. He will work with you on bouyancy with your bp/w. He will also check to make sure you are weighted properly. I can say that that group is notorious for over-weighting and carelessness.
Finish your check dive, get your card, and never go back there. I will be glad to help you and ya'll will have the fun should have.
Hang in there.
I am sorry about all this. I was afraid something like that would happen. But, I hope you understand why I would not bad-mouth another group. It should not have gone like that. Please tell your wife that I will call her tomorrow. I am in the states right now, but my hubby is still in Kuwait. Go out with him. He is also an instructor and very very good. Go on a dive with him and let him show you how fun it can be and have some fun. You are welcome to come by our place and get in our pool. He will work with you on bouyancy with your bp/w. He will also check to make sure you are weighted properly. I can say that that group is notorious for over-weighting and carelessness.
Finish your check dive, get your card, and never go back there. I will be glad to help you and ya'll will have the fun should have.
Hang in there.
strikeshield
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Hi,
I am new to Scubaboard and have also recently been certified OW.
Our certification conditions were somewhat difficult as it took place in the St-Lawrence river in Ontario. Steady current of 2 knots and a bottom temperature of 55 Farenheit. So from the pool with a shorty and 8lbs of lead to a double 7mm, hood and mits and 40lbs of lead was an eye opener. I must admit, however, that our instructors were super, with us at all times, thorough briefing and de-briefing before and after every dive. Buoyancy was not too much of an issue, but the lead I was using somewhat threw me off. Now I am a solid individual and managed to don and doff the weight belt although it was 40 lbs, but it was somewhat disconcerting to think what would happen at 45ft if I lost the belt. I guess I would personnally experience the concept of "Rocket"
Which brings me to my question about BC vs Back Plate and Wing. We are currently renting club equipment to finish the season which is great. However, we need to think of what kind of gear we will need for next year. Given my weight requirements, I thought that a BP or Harness with steel tank would contribute to reducing my weight requirements with my new Pinnacle 8mm Kodiak WS. One individual has noted, however, and quite adamantly, that the BC would be better as if I were ever unconscious at the surface, the BC would keep my head out of the water and a BPWing setup would keep you head down.
Is this a valid concern to most divers ? I just think that trim would be better with a lower profile BP or Harness system. I must admit that I am now confused about the whole thing and a little worried that the BP system may be less safe for a new diver
Any comments ?
thanks
I am new to Scubaboard and have also recently been certified OW.
Our certification conditions were somewhat difficult as it took place in the St-Lawrence river in Ontario. Steady current of 2 knots and a bottom temperature of 55 Farenheit. So from the pool with a shorty and 8lbs of lead to a double 7mm, hood and mits and 40lbs of lead was an eye opener. I must admit, however, that our instructors were super, with us at all times, thorough briefing and de-briefing before and after every dive. Buoyancy was not too much of an issue, but the lead I was using somewhat threw me off. Now I am a solid individual and managed to don and doff the weight belt although it was 40 lbs, but it was somewhat disconcerting to think what would happen at 45ft if I lost the belt. I guess I would personnally experience the concept of "Rocket"
Which brings me to my question about BC vs Back Plate and Wing. We are currently renting club equipment to finish the season which is great. However, we need to think of what kind of gear we will need for next year. Given my weight requirements, I thought that a BP or Harness with steel tank would contribute to reducing my weight requirements with my new Pinnacle 8mm Kodiak WS. One individual has noted, however, and quite adamantly, that the BC would be better as if I were ever unconscious at the surface, the BC would keep my head out of the water and a BPWing setup would keep you head down.
Is this a valid concern to most divers ? I just think that trim would be better with a lower profile BP or Harness system. I must admit that I am now confused about the whole thing and a little worried that the BP system may be less safe for a new diver
Any comments ?
thanks
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Here's a recent discussion of just this question:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...ate-wing-rear-inflation-bcds.html#post3636654
scubadobadoo
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The only thing I agree with that the instructor did was ask you to NOT use your long hose. If he doesn't teach it and isn't familiar with it, then you shouldn't be using it in HIS basic ow class as it will impact the drills as HE teaches them according to HIS agency. That seems ok to me although most of the instructors I know use a long hose and are familiar with it. Maybe he doesn't. I don't.
The rest is SILLY.
Stick with it though. I was a REAL mess when I first started diving and my instructor wasn't all that great. Out of shape, sea sick, couldn't clear my mask, the salt water burned my eyes, tired, sun burned, no skills, and just plain stupid lol. Sometimes I am surprised I made it out alive and can't believe I was "that guy." Not that I am saying you are btw.
I am just saying that an evolution will occur in time given the interest and respect for our sport.
Go slow and KEEP LEARNING. Sounds like you get it to me so no worries! Just for the record, I have 300 dives and I still feel like I have a lot to learn. I am wary when people list themselves as "experienced" divers with under 500 dives or so. Of course this can never be quantified.
Have fun!
The rest is SILLY.
Stick with it though. I was a REAL mess when I first started diving and my instructor wasn't all that great. Out of shape, sea sick, couldn't clear my mask, the salt water burned my eyes, tired, sun burned, no skills, and just plain stupid lol. Sometimes I am surprised I made it out alive and can't believe I was "that guy." Not that I am saying you are btw.
I am just saying that an evolution will occur in time given the interest and respect for our sport.Go slow and KEEP LEARNING. Sounds like you get it to me so no worries! Just for the record, I have 300 dives and I still feel like I have a lot to learn. I am wary when people list themselves as "experienced" divers with under 500 dives or so. Of course this can never be quantified.
Have fun!
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