PADI Beyond Master Scuba Diver

[wetb4igetinthewater]

No. That's just mashing together of couple of things off the internet, fiddling with it to make it work, adding a bit of text, and then adding an effect to the whole thing. If I were going to do something for commercial purposes, it would have to be all original, I reckon.

And, there's sort of a joke built into it, although I'm guessing the humorless won't appreciate it if anyone notices.

Better skills than me.

 

[Graeme Fraser]

No. That's just mashing together of couple of things off the internet, fiddling with it to make it work, adding a bit of text, and then adding an effect to the whole thing. If I were going to do something for commercial purposes, it would have to be all original, I reckon.

And, there's sort of a joke built into it, although I'm guessing the humorless won't appreciate it if anyone notices.

You can't leave us hanging! I'm going crosseyed looking, but just can't find it. Maybe I'm just too stoopid .

 

[pauldw]

Sorry. It's a US Navy Master Diver insignia with the PADI logo replacing the hard hat in the middle. Is Master Scuba Diver equivalent to Master Diver? I don't know.

 

[David Novo]

No. That's just mashing together of couple of things off the internet, fiddling with it to make it work, adding a bit of text, and then adding an effect to the whole thing. If I were going to do something for commercial purposes, it would have to be all original, I reckon.

And, there's sort of a joke built into it, although I'm guessing the humorless won't appreciate it if anyone notices.

Their trim looks like a seahorse?

 

[lowwall]

Sorry. It's a US Navy Master Diver insignia with the PADI logo replacing the hard hat in the middle.

Poor flutter kick technique and flailing arms. Well, at least they deliver what they promise.

 

[scubadada]

 

[pauldw]

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Poor flutter kick technique and flailing arms. Well, at least they deliver what they promise.

Now, now. You're in danger of approaching cynicism.

 

[JemB]

I just found out that one dive center is offering PADI Beyond Master Scuba Diver program. You can achieve 5 stars according to this program. This is extract from their website:

"As a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you are recognized for having earned all of the core certifications in the PADI curriculum, completed 5 PADI specialty courses and logged 50 dives. Once you have completed the basic Master Scuba Diver rating, you are eligible to earn one of five "Star" ratings.

• Two Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 10 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (75 minimum).
• Three Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 15 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (100 minimum).
• Four Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 20 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (125 minimum).
• Five Star Master Scuba Diver Tech Diver: Complete 20 PADI Specialties, TEC 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 with 25 additional open water dives (150 minimum)"

I searched official PADI website and did not find any information about this and contacted this dive center to find out whether this is official PADI rating or just simple marketing gimmick They told that "We originally wanted to apply for it to be a distinctive specialty for our store. However, PADI liked the idea enough, they wanted us to test it out as a continuation of their Master Scuba Diver Program"

So, what is your view to this program?

This Star programme would only be feasible if the required number of dives were doubled and the number of Specialties halved.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Money grab.

 

[Ben_3]

I just found out that one dive center is offering PADI Beyond Master Scuba Diver program. You can achieve 5 stars according to this program. This is extract from their website:

"As a PADI Master Scuba Diver, you are recognized for having earned all of the core certifications in the PADI curriculum, completed 5 PADI specialty courses and logged 50 dives. Once you have completed the basic Master Scuba Diver rating, you are eligible to earn one of five "Star" ratings.

• Two Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 10 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (75 minimum).
• Three Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 15 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (100 minimum).
• Four Star Master Scuba Diver: Complete 20 PADI Specialties with 25 additional open water dives (125 minimum).
• Five Star Master Scuba Diver Tech Diver: Complete 20 PADI Specialties, TEC 40, Tec 45 and Tec 50 with 25 additional open water dives (150 minimum)"

I searched official PADI website and did not find any information about this and contacted this dive center to find out whether this is official PADI rating or just simple marketing gimmick They told that "We originally wanted to apply for it to be a distinctive specialty for our store. However, PADI liked the idea enough, they wanted us to test it out as a continuation of their Master Scuba Diver Program"

So, what is your view to this program?

The MSD rating is a recreational so I dont see why the 5th star would ask for tech.