Experience: I began DM at dive 20, became a 'pro' at dive 61 in the Caribbean.
I viewed my dm training as buying 40 dives and access to shop life for a while. Also a great excuse to learn in a focused way and a little structure in my studying.
Back home no one knew I was a 'pro' when I returned and I was fortunate enough to get real training by actually diving in varying conditions.
My advice would be find a way to be in the water gaining ability as best suited to your learning style. If that's a dm course so be it.
Welcome to the community,
Cameron
I viewed my dm training as buying 40 dives and access to shop life for a while. Also a great excuse to learn in a focused way and a little structure in my studying.
Back home no one knew I was a 'pro' when I returned and I was fortunate enough to get real training by actually diving in varying conditions.
My advice would be find a way to be in the water gaining ability as best suited to your learning style. If that's a dm course so be it.
Welcome to the community,
Cameron