I was lucky enough to get to do a bit of diving in new Caledonia recently.
Over there it seems the dive culture is a bit different than elsewhere in the pacific.
First thing I noticed was that all tanks are set up with DIN rather than Yoke valves.
The next thing I realised was that the CMAS system seemed to be a lot different from Padi
Lots more dives needed before even getting a basic qualification and a leaning towards becoming totally independent of outside help rather than the interdependent padi system.
I have to admit as a casual observer I was really impressed with the CMAS system
Over there it seems the dive culture is a bit different than elsewhere in the pacific.
First thing I noticed was that all tanks are set up with DIN rather than Yoke valves.
The next thing I realised was that the CMAS system seemed to be a lot different from Padi
Lots more dives needed before even getting a basic qualification and a leaning towards becoming totally independent of outside help rather than the interdependent padi system.
I have to admit as a casual observer I was really impressed with the CMAS system