Learning to dive in NYC?
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You might want to stay away from Cement Shoes Lagoon and No Pay Protection Pond. 
Good luck and take your time in your research. Don't jump at the first one.
Gary D.
Good luck and take your time in your research. Don't jump at the first one.
Gary D.
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Welcome.
Recommending a training facility is hard because people generally get their basic training from one shop and therefore have nothing to compare the experience with. I got my open water certification through Adventure Scuba in Manhattan last summer and was happy with the shop and the training. Whether another shop would have been better or worse, I can't say.
The important thing to realize is that the open water course is only the beginning of training. I'm still working on improving trim/weighting, bouyancy control, and air consumption. Frequent diving/experience after certification is essential.
Jerry
Recommending a training facility is hard because people generally get their basic training from one shop and therefore have nothing to compare the experience with. I got my open water certification through Adventure Scuba in Manhattan last summer and was happy with the shop and the training. Whether another shop would have been better or worse, I can't say.
The important thing to realize is that the open water course is only the beginning of training. I'm still working on improving trim/weighting, bouyancy control, and air consumption. Frequent diving/experience after certification is essential.
Jerry
Try Capt mike diving on city island, Bronx NY..on the water next to new rochelle ..718-885-1588.. I teach there anything from ow-to asst inst. -been teaching since 1971- owner is former nypd detective scuba team..dives locally and trips(going to costa rica in april with 26 divers) ..pm me when you want to go in and I will meet you there for a free orientation and to go over your goals and work out a schedule..Zamama:
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Zamama Welcome to Scubaboard
I wish you well in your upcoming class
I wish you well in your upcoming class
I did my class at Scuba New York in Yonkers. They have a pool in the store. Most dive shops in NYC do not have a pool on site. I think Pan Aqua's pool is in the gym next door. All the other shops have a pool off site. As far as the shops in NYC, You have Empire Divers on 2nd ave and 81st, Scuba Network on Lex and I think 56 st they also have another shop on 6 ave and 21st. Adventure scuba is on York ave in the 90's. Call them all and talk to them. I'm sure you can find the shop that fits you the best. Hope this helps.
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