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I agree with BKP about the value of sidemount training from a reputable instructor ... I took a class with Dive-aholic this past May and it was worth every dime it cost me ... but if you have access to a good mentor, I can easily see an experienced diver picking up sidemount adequately (for recreational OW diving) without taking a class. There are many things I don't have c-cards in ... drysuit diving, for example. And although I have well over 2,000 dives in a drysuit, I can well imagine that if I were to ever try to rent one somewhere, I wouldn't be able to. Nonsensical CYA rules are the outcome of an overly litigious society ... and I wouldn't blame a resort for trying to cover their liability in situations like this one.
But I would still like to know which resort we're talking about ... might be a good idea to verify whether or not you'll be allowed on the boat without a boat diving specialty card ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
But I would still like to know which resort we're talking about ... might be a good idea to verify whether or not you'll be allowed on the boat without a boat diving specialty card ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)