Just started OW class

[arulsriram]

Well after years of wanting to dive, I finally get my chance. I'm taking my OW class with SSI. My friend whose father owned a dive shop sent me gear for me to have. He sent me a Sea quest Pro QD BCD, Aqua Lung Legend Supreme Reg with AL ABS octo, Scuba Pro Ventana Mask, SP Dry snorkel & AL Blade 2 fins. We have our first pool session this week. I'm super excited about the class. I plan on doing my AOW and want to do UW photo as well. Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated.

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[TSandM]

Wow, you have some nice gear to do your class with! My only advice would be to read as much as you can here on SB -- read about buoyancy and trim, and about instructors and classes. It will fill in some holes where OW classes typically aren't very robust (I can't believe I used that word) and give you a leg up on how to fix the problems that new divers often encounter.

Come back and tell us about your class!

 

[arulsriram]

TSandM... As of right now from what I have seen from my instructors. They have about 16000+dives between the 2. And the LDS it is through at the University has the owner and his son as a couple of the technical editors for the SSI OW book. So it will be nice. Can you pinpoint me to where to read up on buoyancy and trim on the forums. Thanks

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[DivemasterDennis]

My suggestions: Read all written materials thoroughly, and do all written work seriously. Listen close in class, and ask questions when you have them. If you feel marginal or sketchy on any skills, repeat them until you don't. Above all, Have fun!!

 

[TMHeimer]

My suggestions: Read all written materials thoroughly, and do all written work seriously. Listen close in class, and ask questions when you have them. If you feel marginal or sketchy on any skills, repeat them until you don't. Above all, Have fun!!

Yes, one of my favourite bits of advice. If you know all the academic material back & forth you are free to absorb anything else that comes up in class (I assume it's a traditional classroom course). I'm not familiar with SSI, but I assume the skills you will learn in the pool are explained in the manual. It may be a good idea to "practise" what you can of these on land before the course (keeping in mind you may do something slightly wrong that would have to be corrected).

 

[FinnMom]

Welcome to a wonderful new sport/pastime/life! Hope you have a wonderful time with it.

One of the best ways to develop your skills will be by diving - a lot. Happily enough it's also a wonderfully fun way to develop your skills. Being part of a University group will probabaly help you to find dive buddies, maybe even hook you up with a Univeristy dive club that includes more experienced buddies, trips etc. Have a good time!

 

[beaverdivers]

Welcome to SCUBAboard!

Good Luck on your training.

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