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[xilo]

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I'm looking into doing this for a living the whole diving thing you know. I'm interested in getting my dive master and master instructor certifications along with my diving medical technician. So, hi everyone, and if you live in SoCal, I need dive partners.

 

[tstormdiver]

Welcome!!!! Noble goals for sure. I applaud your enthusiasm! Be sure to take your time as you come up the ladder & get plenty of experience diving in different environments. Lots & lots & lots of dives,... freshwater, salt water, low visibility, currents, since in California, kelp forests. Avoid 0 to hero courses, as these tend give the information, but are usually lacking in all but the bare minimum of experience. When a dive professional, you sometimes literally hold others' lives in your hands,... a huge responsibility. Make sure you have both the knowledge & experience to do the job well. Seek out good & demanding instructors who will teach you well. I wish you the best in your endeavors, Good Luck!

 

[xilo]

Welcome!!!! Noble goals for sure. I applaud your enthusiasm! Be sure to take your time as you come up the ladder & get plenty of experience diving in different environments. Lots & lots & lots of dives,... freshwater, salt water, low visibility, currents, since in California, kelp forests. Avoid 0 to hero courses, as these tend give the information, but are usually lacking in all but the bare minimum of experience. When a dive professional, you sometimes literally hold others' lives in your hands,... a huge responsibility. Make sure you have both the knowledge & experience to do the job well. Seek out good & demanding instructors who will teach you well. I wish you the best in your endeavors, Good Luck!

Thank you for the advice, you can trust it doesn't fall on deaf ears. <--(That's hot chocolate, it's cold.)

 

[dwaters]

Welcome to the 'board!!!

Please feel free to drop on down to your local forum and join in our fun here:

SoCal - ScubaBoard

Here you will find 100s of future dive buddies.... hope to see you in the water some day soon.

 

[xilo]

Welcome to the 'board!!!

Please feel free to drop on down to your local forum and join in our fun here:

Here you will find 100s of future dive buddies.... hope to see you in the water some day soon.

As soon as I can find the right one...

And yes, I hope to be in water more than I am on land. If only school didn't keep me away from it.