Picasso89
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Hello!
I completed the Open Water PADI course this week and thoroughly loved every moment of it. I'm now thinking about my next step. Naturally I've been Googling away, but am a little overwhelmed by all the information.
I have looked at the PADI course flowchart and think "YES I WANT TO DO ALL OF THOSE!". I've also been researching the best diving spots in the world and think "YES I WANT TO GO TO ALL OF THOSE PLACES!". Of course I am enthusiastic about diving more and learning more, but am unsure about what my next step should be.
Is it recommended to jump straight into something like the PADI adventure diver course, or should I be trying to use the skills I have already learnt on the Open Water course before going on more courses?
My other question is about diving buddies. At the moment I don't know anyone else who dives. If I was to plan a trip diving, should I really find a buddy before I go (maybe online), or is it ok to go on your own and buddy up when I am there?
I should mention that I learnt in The Maldives and am currently living in the UK.
Thanks,
Adam.
I completed the Open Water PADI course this week and thoroughly loved every moment of it. I'm now thinking about my next step. Naturally I've been Googling away, but am a little overwhelmed by all the information.
I have looked at the PADI course flowchart and think "YES I WANT TO DO ALL OF THOSE!". I've also been researching the best diving spots in the world and think "YES I WANT TO GO TO ALL OF THOSE PLACES!". Of course I am enthusiastic about diving more and learning more, but am unsure about what my next step should be.
Is it recommended to jump straight into something like the PADI adventure diver course, or should I be trying to use the skills I have already learnt on the Open Water course before going on more courses?
My other question is about diving buddies. At the moment I don't know anyone else who dives. If I was to plan a trip diving, should I really find a buddy before I go (maybe online), or is it ok to go on your own and buddy up when I am there?
I should mention that I learnt in The Maldives and am currently living in the UK.
Thanks,
Adam.