Just moved here. Question about refresher

[Descending]

HI ALL!!

I am new here, and have a question. I need to take a refresher class because i have been out of the water a little over a year. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good location/shop for classes?

My intro:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/introductions-greets/220844-gunna-get-wet-again.html

TIA,

Anna

 

[PolarbearBen]

Calypso Divers Inc. Calypso Divers, More than just a dive shop

They are straight forward with no BS. I believe their cost is about $75 - includes Knowledge Review and confined water for skills practice. They will provide equipement for pool skills practice but you still need to bring your own Mask, Fins, Snorkel, and Booties - normal stuff.

Hope this helps,

Ben

 

[K Mejean]

Welcome to the board. I don't know much about padi but Calypso has a good reputation. So does Capt. Ty ( he is a member of the board you can search his name for contact info). I don't know for sure but I would bet that he could do a refresher from his boat and you could get a good dive in while you got adjusted to the water again. If you don't care about what orginazation you use I recommend Tampa Adventure Sports. I don't know what area you are in but they are up off of Fowler Ave. They are NAUI and Bert is a great instructor.

 

[Zoomer]

Calypso Divers Inc. Calypso Divers, More than just a dive shop

They are straight forward with no BS. I believe their cost is about $75 - includes Knowledge Review and confined water for skills practice. They will provide equipement for pool skills practice but you still need to bring your own Mask, Fins, Snorkel, and Booties - normal stuff.

Hope this helps,

Ben

I agree.... This is where I got my OW, Nitrox and now doing my AOW.... good people

 

[Going The Distance]

Dont hesitate to talk to the guys at Divers Supply on Gun Hwy. See what your looking for in a refresher, and talk to the instructor to get what you want. Not just what the buck will get you.......

 

[Descending]

Great!!! Thanks everyone for the recommendations. Scubaboard members are awesome with the help. Okay, maybe its just divers in general.

 

[Dr. Doug Ebersole]

I would also throw in Tampa Adventure Sports (Tampa Adventure Sports) on Fowler. Bert Wilcher, the owner, will take very good care of you.

 

[Descending]

I was out today, this is my project for tomorrow. My dad also wants to look into getting OW cert. He has always wanted to do it, but never pursued it.

 

[K Mejean]

What area of Tampa are you in? That will have a lot to do with which shop you use.

 

[DiveBandit]

I DiveMaster for Calypso. If you end up going to them for your refresher (SCUBA tune-up) ask them to have me do it with you, we'll have a blast.

Dave.