naui, padi and ssi, whats the difference

[autofreak44]

whats the difference between NAUI, PADI, and SSI??? srry total noob question... im shure im not the first tho

 

[red_infinity]

No real difference...you can get your basic certification with any of them. The thing that's important though is your instructor. Don't worry so much about the agency, but rather, look for a good instructor.

Ask around. I'm not sure about OC dive shops, so I can't help too much, but I'm sure you can find a good instructor around.

 

[autofreak44]

i am getting certified through my school, my instructor said that the entire organization has never had a diving accident. using common sense i would say thats pretty good

 

[donooo]

So, ask your instructor who he is certified with. And then ask him "why them ? "

don O

 

[red_infinity]

i am getting certified through my school, my instructor said that the entire organization has never had a diving accident. using common sense i would say thats pretty good

The 'entire organization'? As in the instructors there at your school?

 

[autofreak44]

i guess they run a training and tour company out at catalina

 

[autofreak44]

they come out and certify students for pretty cheap, im getting fully certified during school hours for like $195. is that a good deal?

 

[donooo]

I guess you still don't know who is certifing you. Maybe you'll be certified as a motorcycle mechanic. Do your homework. Do you have a text ? While you are on the computer check out the "training and tour operator out at catalina." Find out what they say. $195 for what ? Do you get wet? Rent equipment ? Get a book ? Pool sessions ? Open water ?

don O

 

[autofreak44]

im being certified by ocean gear based out of laguna. srry about being skimpy on details but i know for 195 we get pool sessions, class sessions, and we go out to the ocean sometime (still not too clear on the details)

heres the link to their website

http://www.scubastuff.com/index.html

 

[newjack06]

i really want to know the difference between the padi and naui divemaster program.