Dive n00b
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Hey All...
New diver and new to the forums but I have read just about every post about Stuarts in the archive. Still have a few questions...
Wife and I will be heading there in 2 weeks for our fist dives since getting certified at Scuba Caribe in Punta Cana back in May.
1.) Other than the shark adventure (wife wont consider it just yet) what are some of the better sites to request at SC keeping our skill level in mind
2.) Whats the DM to diver ratio generally? Any tips for ensuring we can stay close to the DM other than just tipping in advance and being honest about our (lack of) experience level?
3.) We havent been deeper than about 45-50ft, seems like most of the wall sites at Stuarts are at about 80. Any issue there? Things to be aware of?
4.) Whats the rental gear like at SC? I know its all relatively new Scuba Pro gear, but in practice is it actually good quality well maintained stuff or is it worth renting gear from our LDS and taking it down witih us?
5.) For early November what kind of exposure protection is recommended. My wife chills easily, me not so much? Their website says they rent 5mm full suits, I suspect that would be fine, but would my wife would freeze if all they had were shorty's or 3 mils?
Any other tips or advice for really new divers heading out to Stuarts for the first time?
thanks all... much appreciated!
New diver and new to the forums but I have read just about every post about Stuarts in the archive. Still have a few questions...
Wife and I will be heading there in 2 weeks for our fist dives since getting certified at Scuba Caribe in Punta Cana back in May.
1.) Other than the shark adventure (wife wont consider it just yet) what are some of the better sites to request at SC keeping our skill level in mind
2.) Whats the DM to diver ratio generally? Any tips for ensuring we can stay close to the DM other than just tipping in advance and being honest about our (lack of) experience level?
3.) We havent been deeper than about 45-50ft, seems like most of the wall sites at Stuarts are at about 80. Any issue there? Things to be aware of?
4.) Whats the rental gear like at SC? I know its all relatively new Scuba Pro gear, but in practice is it actually good quality well maintained stuff or is it worth renting gear from our LDS and taking it down witih us?
5.) For early November what kind of exposure protection is recommended. My wife chills easily, me not so much? Their website says they rent 5mm full suits, I suspect that would be fine, but would my wife would freeze if all they had were shorty's or 3 mils?
Any other tips or advice for really new divers heading out to Stuarts for the first time?
thanks all... much appreciated!