New diver...almost from NYS

[edhjr]

Started OWC last year, did not complete because the DM did not document completed tasks/skills. I had gallbladder surgery in October, and November I had 9 teeth extracted and 3 implants put into my lower jaw. I arranged to demonstrate Open Water skills at a different dive facility this past May, but by time I forgot nearly everything I learned and I had to drop out because our arrangement did not include diver's refresher course plus I wasn't happy with the instructor they chose for me.

I completed SDI OWC eLearning, I'm currently studying Dry Suit and Nitrox Computer eLearning Certification training.
SDI offers OWC, Dry Suit and Nitrox Computer integration as a single training objective to complete.

Interesting discovery, when I am underwater whether it shallow or deep makes no difference when you are diving until you look up the surface and realize just how awesome diving truly is.

 

[Jay Adams]

Welcome to da board

 

[rhwestfall]

Welcome from a fellow upstate NY'er. Did a stint in Syracuse a long time ago.

 

[Tripp]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! Sounds like you've got a plan, now, go to it! Good luck, and we can't wait to hear where you dive next!

 

[TMHeimer]

Welcome from a native of Yonkers. I do remember my final OWC dive in 2005--looking up from the bottom at 30' and seeing ripples on the surface was awsome. I try to do that now and again to recall the feeling-- sometimes at the same place.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Have a question about open water skills not addressed in contained water training? Some skills are not suited for contained/pool training,, What skills must be mastered in open water setting?

 

[TMHeimer]

Have a question about open water skills not addressed in contained water training? Some skills are not suited for contained/pool training,, What skills must be mastered in open water setting?

With PADI, not all skills taught in the pool are re-done in open water. Things may have changed as to which ones, so best to consult the agency directly for an OW Course description.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Need to work on buoyancy, neutral, positive & negative. Breathing/swimming underwater w/o mask, computer, sharing alternate air source /buddy making controlled ascent, underwater navigation. Still a lot to go.