Long time lurker, first time poster!
I have been reading lots of information about DIR/GUE/UTD diving principles, and I'm very interested in improving my technique and skills although I'm not sure if I'm sold on "going tech" yet. I saw that UTD had the "essentials of rec" class that has gotten good reviews from many.
My question is, how much diving experience should you have to get the most out of this class? The class description says it is for people who have been certified through other agencies, but that can mean anything. The reviews of the class seem like it is pretty intense, and I would hate to be the person who was holding up the class in moving forward since my buoyancy skills are still pretty awful. (But that is why I want to take the class - to get better!)
So when would I gain the most from a class like essentials of rec as a newbie? Should I wait until I have a few more dives under my belt before taking the class? I have about 10 dives total now.
I have been reading lots of information about DIR/GUE/UTD diving principles, and I'm very interested in improving my technique and skills although I'm not sure if I'm sold on "going tech" yet. I saw that UTD had the "essentials of rec" class that has gotten good reviews from many.
My question is, how much diving experience should you have to get the most out of this class? The class description says it is for people who have been certified through other agencies, but that can mean anything. The reviews of the class seem like it is pretty intense, and I would hate to be the person who was holding up the class in moving forward since my buoyancy skills are still pretty awful. (But that is why I want to take the class - to get better!)
So when would I gain the most from a class like essentials of rec as a newbie? Should I wait until I have a few more dives under my belt before taking the class? I have about 10 dives total now.