It was my water replacement while honeymooning in Jamaica. Unfortunately I couldn't get any of the Monterey shops to certify me with private lessons in time, so when I went I was limited to the "Discover Scuba" dive that the resort offered. 
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It was my water replacement while honeymooning in Jamaica. Unfortunately I couldn't get any of the Monterey shops to certify me with private lessons in time, so when I went I was limited to the "Discover Scuba" dive that the resort offered.
Why are you still doing discover scuba now....
I thought you would get the idea by now and at least get your open water cert
Hi Anti Hero
It was my water replacement while honeymooning in Jamaica. Unfortunately I couldn't get any of the Monterey shops to certify me with private lessons in time, so when I went I was limited to the "Discover Scuba" dive that the resort offered.
Awee--was it cool anyway?
In Bali they let discover scuba divers do alot - but I don;t think we were sposto
Did 7 DSD's then signed up for a class.
Oooppss, found out that wasn't right later I show up for instruction. I didn't know -- but i sure made the OW class really easy.
What is the depth limit for discover scuba anyway?
I'll bring ya back some rice wine from Bali - but it's really aweful! Last time I couldn't give it away
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Baby steps
It was amazing. After that one dive I was determined to get certified. Little did I know how cold Monterey really was in compairison. If I wanted to do additional dives they were $50 each and the certification was $360. They would let me borrow the book, LOL. The new wife didn't want to part with me for a whole two days though so I ended up passing on it at the time.
DSD is limited to a max of 40 feet but you are supposed to consider conditions and divers comfort. In the tropics 40 is probably pretty easy to manage, wouldn't say the same here. Also I don't know of any shops locally that offer it. All I am aware of is a shop in the bay area that does it in their pool.
Is your wife certified now?
I did the DSD then just kept doing it. It was only $15 and amazing. The Tulemben Wreck in Bali. Beautiful diving.
Ahh ergh - DSD was not limited to 40ft at all
. It's actually quite scary how some developing countries bend certification rules. I've seen it quite often. I think he did limit the first 2 dives to 40ft. But the DM had something like 5,000 dives and did teach us almost all of the underwater skills I later learned in the OW class.
It was a sketchy thing really when I look back (knowing I didn't have any theory).
Finally a traveling western DM came through and said we needed to get certified.
Our scuba instructor wasn't happy at our "log book"
- what could we say, we didn't know any better - and his job was pretty easy. It was one of the best shops in Bali though.I know the shock of comming from the tropics to Monterey - I'm there now! But so psyched to be diving local. Hoping to master this DS and catch up with my tropical dive skills & start having some fun with you all soon enough!
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Hey Kathy...what do you think about diving dry?
Hi there! It's quite toasty
! I love it.The cert class went well. Pool session was fine. Did 2 - 45 minute dives - no problem. Just plan on staying mellow 'till I feel a little more in control. I'm a bit conservative
.Jim said he share some tips when we go diving this tuesday. He's a sweetie!
I'm excited to be back in the water. 1.5 weeks out and getting withdraws.
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glad to hear its going well
I can totally relate to the withdrawls...been out since the M&G. Definitely need to get back in the water over the next two weeks. I have a class on the 15-17.
I can totally relate to the withdrawls...been out since the M&G. Definitely need to get back in the water over the next two weeks. I have a class on the 15-17.
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