Suggestion New to diving vs. New to diving PRO

[The_DivePirate]

We seem to have a forum for newbies to ask Q's about there issues as new divers, and we have a forum for instructors to talk with other instructors to talk of issues and philosiphies. But nowhere for Divers that are venturing into the professional end of diving, whether it be training to be a DM or all the way to instructor status. It would be nice to talk to others on the board that have or are having some of the same issues other trainees are having. A place to go to talk about what to maybe expect, and talk about ways to handle certian situations that recently happen during the training of new divers. I have just made the jump and would like to talk with others in my same situation. When I was first starting scuba, I came here for valid/supportive info. (fishlips_1) I've been very busy expanding my diving career and have been away for to long!! But, I'm back to help and be helped by other divers. Had been to other sites but SCUBABOARD is by far the best!!! Maybe it could be called on the PRO ladder
or something like that. Just a thought.

Dive safe/Train hard
Joe

 

[ScubaMilo]

Topics for heated debate:

Was it worth it?
How good was your instructor?
What did you wish you learned but didnt?
For all the work you are about to do/did, is the responsiblity given lacking?
Are you going into this for the right reasons?
What do you expect to learn?
What to you really need to have 'spot on' before you start (the stuff not written in the sales pitch)?
What about insurance, where to get it. . . cheep?
The real aspect of liability.
Do the DMs really get the babes?

How is that for starters?

T

My man T,

These are some great topics.
I mean really, how many of us took the class, finished the class and were still like Duh what do I do now?
There is a lot of inside info not always covered.
This is a great place for that info to get passed along.
Good job T.

Milo

 

[Archangel]

Well of course us DMs get all the hot babes


-J.-

Schweet, I will be the tank beeach up your neck-o-the-woods!

T

 

[johnny_bravo]

Schweet, I will be the tank beeach up your neck-o-the-woods!

T

Archangel you and Milo should be coming out to Florida...here we have to peel the women off our wetsuits :14:

-J.-

 

[ScubaMilo]

Archangel you and Milo should be coming out to Florida...here we have to peel the women off our wetsuits :14:

-J.-

Sounds like a perfect spot to take the wife for our DIVORCE.

If I weren't so happily married I'd be on my way.

Milo

 

[johnny_bravo]

Sounds like a perfect spot to take the wife for our DIVORCE.

If I weren't so happily married I'd be on my way.

Milo

Come on Milo i'm sure you get enough cut-eye from the Missus when you are cruising in Laguna and watching the scenery :light:

-J.-

 

[The_DivePirate]

Ditto, "Sounds like a perfect spot to take the wife for our DIVORCE.

"
No, I really do love my wife?

But, am thinking of coming to the Keys, or maybe even further? who knows?

Joe

 

[joe rock]

Always willing to try and answer questions to the best of my ability. Sorry but I don't know it all.

I'm in if we still need votes.

JR

 

[johnny_bravo]

Ditto, "Sounds like a perfect spot to take the wife for our DIVORCE.

"
No, I really do love my wife?

But, am thinking of coming to the Keys, or maybe even further? who knows?

Joe

Let me know when you come down I'm in the Keys or West Palm/Jupiter every couple of weeks.

Cheers.

-J.-

 

[ScubaMilo]

Talk to you guys in the morning, gotta go home to the beautiful wife.

Milo

 

[utopiadestination.com]

Hey Guys,

You can count me in! I will be happy to share my stories and pointers. :blinking:

Working on the boat weekend after weekend, I am always learning something new...although lately, it is how to keep Milo from pouring water on me, or some jokes that I find questionable as to whether I should share them.

Lori
DM (AKA - Safety Nazi)