PADI instructors manual....

[scubajoh44]

I need to purchase an instructor's manual. What would be the best way? How do we get updates? My LDS says the CD version is $300 and that he can get a revised version every year for cheap (I think $30). Is this right? I need a paper version also. Know where I can get one a little cheaper?:06:

 

[jiveturkey]

For the paper manual, you'll get regular updates from padi when you complete your DM course. As for a cheaper version, if you hear about one I'd like to know. I'd like both versions too but it's just not affordable.

 

[Warren_L]

I think you can buy used copies off ebay, but they're probably already registered, so no updates. Other than that, as a PADI member you can buy directly from PADI (or if you know someone who is at a higher discount level can get you a better deal). But I know that if you sign up for automatic renewal, they will send you one for free in January (at least that is what they offered me here in Canada).

 

[scubajoh44]

So how do you "register" a manual with PADI? Just buy from a PADI store, or PADI?

So, if I could get a cheap or free version, would the annual updates be sufficent?

 

[ScubaRandy]

I need to purchase an instructor's manual. What would be the best way? How do we get updates? My LDS says the CD version is $300 and that he can get a revised version every year for cheap (I think $30). Is this right? I need a paper version also. Know where I can get one a little cheaper?:06:

If you are a PADI professional, go to the PADI Members web site, login, and you can buy it directly from PADI.

And it's not anywhere near $300.00 for just the instructor manual. They may have been quoting you what is called the Instructor value pack which includes a bunch of other stuff....

 

[TCDiver1]

And it's not anywhere near $300.00 for just the instructor manual. They may have been quoting you what is called the Instructor value pack which includes a bunch of other stuff....

As i recall the CD instructor manual is about $150, same cost as the paper version. Not sure what the updates cost, since i usually get them for free from a LDS i work with from time to time.

 

[wylerbear]

I'd advise you not to buy used. As a PADI pro you are required to have a CURRENT edition. If you buy used, there's the potential of updates that you will have missed.

 

[lostplanetairman]

The CD ran me about $130 from the shop I'm involved with. I'd wait until 2006 because I think another addition is coming out. What do you need it for?

 

[scubajoh44]

So, if I wait till 2006 and purchase the CD, I'll be able to get updates online? I will not be a PADI pro untill Feb or March.

What do you need it for?

I need it for a few of my DM test and I will be doing my IDC soon also.

 

[Warren_L]

If you get a valid 2005 version, you can register and be eligible for the update for 2006.