Mahalo to all with for the great infos.
I did check out Island Divers in Hawaii Kai a while back for some advance mix air training; it was the first shop I looked at, so I didn't know if they are any good or if there are any better one out there.
I did check Xcel wet suit, but they told me I need to get custom fit for my XLS size. From what I have seen of most of the shops around here (including Ocean Concept) is that they don't have a lot of different brands/sizes in stocks; so I just want to play it safe and get the brand and sizes of something I know will fit. I might just have to buy it from the internet. Kind of strange that Breeze doesn't even show up on Oneill website as a dealer.
I will check Breeze and See in Sea this week.
Also thanks to Sherman, now I have to do more research on TDI vs NAUI certification for tech diving
Thanks again to everyone for the response.
Again take this with a grain of salt....
From what I have seen, there aren't many open circuit tech instructors on the island in the first place...and even fewer that have some sort of understanding behind what it is they are actually doing (stay away from the..."just follow your computer crowd")...I know I know... I am putting my flame retardent suit on now. Whatever you decide to do...INTERVIEW THE INSTRUCTOR before you decide on anything. The instructor is more important than the agency he or she teaches for.
You can find good info/list of things to ask at The Deco Stop
Again, just my opinion but Jo at IDH falls into the "I know what I am doing" category...that's why I am so fond of IDH, because they (1) Have the knowledge and skill to actually teach a wide variety of courses, and (2) know what the hell they are doing.
Either way, my website has my info and you can reach me at 805 709 2640 during the day...and my "office staff" (wife) will likely answer at which point I'll call you back ASAP.
Mahalo,
Sherman
