Is 100 dives enough for an instructor?

[jepuskar]

The number of dives one does is irrelevant as soo many other factors are to be considered.

1) Did this person take a DIR class? If so, then all they need is 1 or 2 dives max and then they are an expert in anything related to Scuba diving and could of probably taught Jacques a thing or two.

2) Was PADI supplied the correct amount of funds....a little money goes a long way in this industry.

3) Does this person promote diving alone? It is very important that one is self-sufficient enough to dive alone as having a buddy is an endangerment.

4) Is this person capable of pushing his/her limits on every dive in order to surface with the least amount of air possible....this is a sign of a true diver.

5) Watch all of the PADI professional videos and take notes. By studying these videos, one can easily be qualified enough to become an excellent instructor. In fact, I really believe that watching these videos is of more quality than practicing the actual skills in the water.......no need to ge wet to practice the skills...dont waste your time..stay dry and watch the videos.

 

[wetman]

I think it boils down to - would a student want to take diving from an instructor with 100 dives? I certainly wouldn't. I'd want someone whos been there, done that. 100 dives barely gets you out of diapers in the dive world. I may not have thought that when i had 100 dives but i do now.

steve

 

[GTADiver]

jepuskar once bubbled...

5) Watch all of the PADI professional videos and take notes. By studying these videos, one can easily be qualified enough to become an excellent instructor. In fact, I really believe that watching these videos is of more quality than practicing the actual skills in the water.......no need to ge wet to practice the skills...dont waste your time..stay dry and watch the videos.

That and the DIR-F and you can be a senior regulator

 

[Wreck/Tec]

This topic is like many others, when is enough enough! People being different, I'd say Cave Diver was essentially correct. Numbers aren't a good barrometer for judging ones ability. In the case of instruction, or shopping for some, because you are going to pay hansomely, talk to your prospective instructors and find out what they will expect from you, what their back ground is! Find what others have to say about them, their teaching skills and class atmosphere. Make an educated decision on the facts you have compiled. Remember, price isn't always a good yard stick to use! You are shopping for skills, gennerally peoples opinions have to be taken with a grain of salt. However, when people are routinely ready to fork over their money, you can bet they have heard, asked, or were told of the quality they can expect!
Wreck/Tec

 

[Epinephelus]

The number of dives a diver has is perhaps the poorest measure of instructional competency there is. I have seen divers who throw themselves body and soul into diving from their first class, who are natural teachers and ready to be competent as instructors after 100 dives. I have seen divers with (I'm thinking of a specific individual here) with over 3000 dives who couldn't teach a fish to swim.
The ability to teach effectively is far too dependent on other factors than the mere number of times someone's jumped in the water to say "yeah" or "nay" based solely on that.
Bottom line - as an absolute minimum cutoff I think 100 dives is just about right, for the cream of the crop.
E. itajara

 

[Amanda]

wazza once bubbled...
I wish u best of luck with your course Amanda……….

Listen, I've answered your remarks and questions without being rude, thank you not to be ironic to me, however experienced you are.

 

[jepuskar]

Amanda, I really don't think it was meant in a sarcastic way..trust me, I know sarcasm when I see it.

 

[Amanda]

aaaaaall right

 

[wazza]

Dear Amanda, listen sweetie maybe cos u don’t know me u answered me this way, but believe me I was wishing u luck really from my bottom of my heart. I am not a rude person ok.

 

[Epinephelus]

Hi guys,
I'm sensing "English as a second language" problems here. I do not sense any sarcasm or insincerity; please give each other plenty of leeway in interpreting what's said.
Your friend,
E. itajara