sry catherine - I did not see any pics at all - other than the spg image for their index - but just in case I got rid of the link from my post
Rainbow Scuba???
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They list on craigs' list all the time (like twice a week) and claim 200 bucks for the entire course, all inclusive.
I am just glad I don't teach for a living..which allows me to not worry about how much to charge...or better yet it allows me to teach with the end product (safe sound divers) in mind instead of churning out a ton of divers to make $$$
Oh...and yes I saw the porn, aka--myspace for adults.
I am just glad I don't teach for a living..which allows me to not worry about how much to charge...or better yet it allows me to teach with the end product (safe sound divers) in mind instead of churning out a ton of divers to make $$$
Oh...and yes I saw the porn, aka--myspace for adults.
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Yeah, but then again they charge $100.00 per tank to O2 clean...hmmmm wonder why.
I have recently been certified by Ken of Rainbow Scuba, a smaller, more hands-on outfit.
I was very happy with his professionalism and ease to work with. In fact, I was not treated like cattle, which I observed on various boat dives. Like anywhere else, Ken has to make money to make a living. But I paid $350.00 through a shop, and ended up with Ken anyways. I did not receive a DVD from the shop I paid $350, while he gave his $200 students the DVD to watch, a small matter, but just an example how Rainbow Scuba operates.
Strangely enough, the shop I signed up through, I fully understand the price differential. I still enjoy going to that particular shop and will patronize them each opportunity I have. I based my initial decision on becoming certified by the store's appearance. I unknowingly was certified by Rainbow Scuba who was contracted out by said shop, which I am glad for.
I am in the service industry, and though a new scuba diver, I am no dummy; I know when I am being 'taken for a ride'. As mentioned above, Ken has demonstrated top notch professionalism, and has repeatedly taken the time to explain any and all questions I had.
As so far to address the porn issue, as a small outfit, Ken had unknowingly used free services of a server which, unfortunately, linked porn sites to his site. He is working on resolving the matter I had been told. While he lacks the large store-backing nor a store front to work out of, he does not have the associated overhead, thus the ability to offer a lower price. I will go out on a limb to say he doesn't have an IT Department, thus the dirty pics!
Whatever the case, if anyone has questions, I urge you to give him a chance and/or call.
Mahalo,
Kelii
I was very happy with his professionalism and ease to work with. In fact, I was not treated like cattle, which I observed on various boat dives. Like anywhere else, Ken has to make money to make a living. But I paid $350.00 through a shop, and ended up with Ken anyways. I did not receive a DVD from the shop I paid $350, while he gave his $200 students the DVD to watch, a small matter, but just an example how Rainbow Scuba operates.
Strangely enough, the shop I signed up through, I fully understand the price differential. I still enjoy going to that particular shop and will patronize them each opportunity I have. I based my initial decision on becoming certified by the store's appearance. I unknowingly was certified by Rainbow Scuba who was contracted out by said shop, which I am glad for.
I am in the service industry, and though a new scuba diver, I am no dummy; I know when I am being 'taken for a ride'. As mentioned above, Ken has demonstrated top notch professionalism, and has repeatedly taken the time to explain any and all questions I had.
As so far to address the porn issue, as a small outfit, Ken had unknowingly used free services of a server which, unfortunately, linked porn sites to his site. He is working on resolving the matter I had been told. While he lacks the large store-backing nor a store front to work out of, he does not have the associated overhead, thus the ability to offer a lower price. I will go out on a limb to say he doesn't have an IT Department, thus the dirty pics!
Whatever the case, if anyone has questions, I urge you to give him a chance and/or call.
Mahalo,
Kelii
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MikeSakamoto
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Thanks for all the inputs. The website says their courses include everything, gear rental, study material, etc. 4:1 max student-instructor ratio. All sound great.
The regular price is $299, like someone mentioned. But they always post $200 classes on the craigslist (as someone also mentioned).
The regular price is $299, like someone mentioned. But they always post $200 classes on the craigslist (as someone also mentioned).
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Thanks Kelii...
Yes, We have specials & it's a fare price I think, & yes EVERYTHING is included!
Quality diving instuction for a reasonable price!
Sorry about blog pics... trying to remove from that hosting site! They changed wasn't like that when i started posting. Even the name of site has changed. Thats why I stopped posting untill I can delete the past blogs and switch to a new host!
Yes, We have specials & it's a fare price I think, & yes EVERYTHING is included!
Quality diving instuction for a reasonable price!
Sorry about blog pics... trying to remove from that hosting site! They changed wasn't like that when i started posting. Even the name of site has changed. Thats why I stopped posting untill I can delete the past blogs and switch to a new host!
Glad to see you post here - always good to have dive ops involved in the board ... helps keep the facts straight too 
Aloha, Tim
Aloha, Tim
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