What was your "Advanced Wreck" like?
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Back on topic to the OP’s question: I guess the conclusion from this thread as judged by the number of first hand experiences shared, is either a) pretty much nobody takes advanced wreck classes or b) the ones that do are too busy diving than to post about it on SB.
So who volunteers to take a class to share experiences?
So who volunteers to take a class to share experiences?
They don't actually exist here. There are a fair number of artificial wrecks in BC that have more typical wreck classes commonly taught on them probably a couple times a month. Basically in doubles, no deco, limited penetrations (130ft total like cavern limits), reel work and running line.
I have seen at least three advanced wreck classes advertised in Florida that I am trying to decide between for the future:
John Chatterton's class (FT Lauderdale)
Dayo Scuba (Based in Orlando)
Horizon Divers (Key Largo)
They all vary in costs and what they include. I have seen a lot on reports on John Chatterton's class but not the other two. I am sure a lot of the content comes down to the instructors's own experiences and preferences.
John Chatterton's class (FT Lauderdale)
Dayo Scuba (Based in Orlando)
Horizon Divers (Key Largo)
They all vary in costs and what they include. I have seen a lot on reports on John Chatterton's class but not the other two. I am sure a lot of the content comes down to the instructors's own experiences and preferences.
Why not consider @Capt Jim Wyatt I am sure lots of users here will vouch for him.
http://www.tekdivefloridakeys.com/
Thanks for the recommendation!
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I think you should go for Horizon Divers---
tmassey
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I just wrote up my review of my Advanced Wreck class with John Chatterton from 2015 here: Advanced Wreck with John Chatterton (in 2015)
To paraphrase one of your specific questions, does Full Cave supersede what you learn in Advanced Wreck: in my opinion, no. There are unique aspects to each that may make your decision-making process different, as well as different environmental factors (such as taking a boat to a blue-water ocean spot vs. taking a boardwalk to a tiny inland lake spot) that make a big impact as well.
To paraphrase one of your specific questions, does Full Cave supersede what you learn in Advanced Wreck: in my opinion, no. There are unique aspects to each that may make your decision-making process different, as well as different environmental factors (such as taking a boat to a blue-water ocean spot vs. taking a boardwalk to a tiny inland lake spot) that make a big impact as well.
KentB
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Im taking TDI advanced wreck right now. every dive has been 2 back gas,2 deco gas, slowly been working up penetration depths as we go through more and more dives. lots of reel work, air sharing through restrictions , silt outs, blind skills, lost line and skills1 handed holding the line.
pretty hard to dive any of the artificial reefs in BC and get any decent bottom time without deco obligations.
the standards for bottom time are pretty weak though........ 100 min bottom time is the minimum. ill have probably 1000 min before were finished.
I have no cave experience so I cant comment on the comparison
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