Master.........Really?

[Gareth J]

If the differation in skill and knowledge level and the 'name' of the qualification amuses you, have a quick look at, these two.

PADI Advanced (open water)
BSAC Advanced (diver)

As a BSAC diver (among other certifications) it is amusing to see the confusion in the DM(1) once you get in the water. Actual ability compared to percieved.

(1) not so much of an issue in Europe or Egypt, but very noticeable in the USA.

I'll leave those interested to Google the qualification's overview.

Gareth

 

[Shotmaster]

I could be wrong, but I think PADI is distinctive (ha!) in that it offers these:

PADI’s Most Distinct Distinctive Specialties
Underwater model
Aquanaut
Underwater Pilot
Helicopter Diver
Lava Tube Diver
Loch Diver
Submarine Diver
Available Light Underwater Photo
Zen Diver
Backpack propulsion
Golf Ball Diver
Spacesuit Diver
Sinkhole Diver
Future Perfect Diver
Magnetometer Diver
Railroad Yard Diver
Sand Pit Diving
Underwater Game Player
Underwater Hockey
Underwater Wedding
Underwater Basket Weaving

Source: PADI Distinctive Specialty Courses - Diving

Note that this article begins with this statement:



Speaking only for myself, and having spent a number of years training in martial arts, I think the TKD Belt Of The Month Club comment is funny and apt!

Hahahaha, my point exactly.

 

[stuartv]

If you think me having a Master Scuba Diver card is ironic, just give me an Underwater Model card! LMAO!

 

[JamesBon92007]

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Oh, OK. That's much nicer than my first C-Card--it was filled out by hand.

 

[JamesBon92007]

If you think me having a Master Scuba Diver card is ironic, just give me an Underwater Model card! LMAO!

I think my original instructor had one of those! He gave up instructing to become a model for Sportsways.

 

[Rhone Man]

I would like to know one thing only that I might learn on the "Underwater Model" specialty course.

How is it that models in diving photos never seem to have exhaust bubbles near them? Surely they don't hold their breath...

 

[TMHeimer]

Shotmaster, Think you forgot the Zombie Apocalypse one.

 

[ffdfd]

Shotmaster, Think you forgot the Zombie Apocalypse one.

You don't have to be a dive master to get the D

 

[Shotmaster]

Hahaha

 

[BDSC]

So when someone actually teaches one of these odd specialties, how is it decided what to charge and does PADI actually get money from it?