Wow.. I wish I had known about him before I signed up for my AOW with Adventure. I like the place and the people, but I feel like they try to pressure me into buying new stuff I really dont need. My instructor in my hometown was very similar, working at a fitness club doing nothing but teaching scuba. No selling or anything. I loved this, just because I really felt her focus was purely on teaching. While I dont want to send a bad message about Adventure, they definatly dont seem as though they will teach the same. I do however understand why they must be concerned about selling more, and am sure they will teach me everything I need. Just miss having ana instructor that did not work for a dive shop.