IDC/IE Recommendations

[voidware]

I am a PADI DM, 18 yrs old, with all the required dives and a passion for diving and teaching. This summer I want to return to the same summer program I did last summer, but now as an instructor not as the guy who fills tanks and leads junior divers around. I have had a "falling out" with the local PADI IDC shop, along with basically all the staff from that shop, so I choose not to complete it there. Do any of the instructors here have recommendations on good IDC's (like pro-dive or EAS)? I am available this march and may. What do you think my options are?

thanks guys,
brandon

 

[rstone]

I've been to Prodive for DM, IDC, IDC Staff, etc and they run a top-notch operation. They are in my opinion worth every dime and you wont be disappointed with the quality of education you will receive. As they say, "You get what you pay for".

As for EASE I also have been there for my DAN Instructor, MFAI, and EANxI and while you can get your IDC completed there for cheaper which includes room and food as well as a more laid back environment, you wont get the same quality in my opinion as you would at Prodive. While EASE serves its purpose, I felt kind of rushed thru the material and not really given my moneys worth or lived up to my expectations.

I would take a trip and visit both or any others that interest you if you can afford to do so.

Ryan Stone
IDCS

 

[Baroo]

ProDive in Fort Lauderdale... Just got my OWI Cert from there... kind of expensive but you come out with a HUGE deal of knowledge... plus it's in Ft. Lauderdale!