SSI? SDI? gets confusing doesn't it?
Where is the cheapest and fast place to get Certified
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shellim123
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TxHockeyGuy
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I wanted to come back to this thread and apologize to the OP and to the rest of ScubaBoard. I came off a little too strong in my previous post. That being said the sentiment, not the tone, was right and I do stand by that. Now onto my current comments.
I managed to get semi-private instruction for a song ($350, THANK YOU SCUBATOYS). While I wouldn't quite expect that for yourself, especially given the time of year, I think you'll find that there are instructors out there who do NOT do this for the money and would love to have a student who is really wanting a more challenging course. I even managed to find an instructor who I took my AOW and Nitrox through who literally loses money every time he gives a class. That certainly wasn't my intention and he is the first instructor I have ever tipped. But in his own words, "I have a good job and make plenty of money, what I'm out here this weekend has nothing to do with money". I think you'll find instructors out in you area who feel the same way but don't expect a private quite in the price range I managed.
My advice is to find the best instruction you can afford and just be certain that you trust this instruction will keep you safe. After you have your C-card the best advice I could give is to keep diving. I also suggest you seek out experienced dive buddies after you get certified to dive with. This isn't so much of a safety thing as it is a learning experience. I personally learned a lot from diving with more experienced buddies. I also think you'll find plenty of experienced dive buddies who are more than willing to dive with newer divers so do not be afraid to ask. While I am by no means experienced, and don't think for a second you are with <50 or even 100 dives, I have dove with newer divers who told me they learned a great deal from me. It is all relative. So get certified, dive safe, and most of all have fun doing it.
I managed to get semi-private instruction for a song ($350, THANK YOU SCUBATOYS). While I wouldn't quite expect that for yourself, especially given the time of year, I think you'll find that there are instructors out there who do NOT do this for the money and would love to have a student who is really wanting a more challenging course. I even managed to find an instructor who I took my AOW and Nitrox through who literally loses money every time he gives a class. That certainly wasn't my intention and he is the first instructor I have ever tipped. But in his own words, "I have a good job and make plenty of money, what I'm out here this weekend has nothing to do with money". I think you'll find instructors out in you area who feel the same way but don't expect a private quite in the price range I managed.
My advice is to find the best instruction you can afford and just be certain that you trust this instruction will keep you safe. After you have your C-card the best advice I could give is to keep diving. I also suggest you seek out experienced dive buddies after you get certified to dive with. This isn't so much of a safety thing as it is a learning experience. I personally learned a lot from diving with more experienced buddies. I also think you'll find plenty of experienced dive buddies who are more than willing to dive with newer divers so do not be afraid to ask. While I am by no means experienced, and don't think for a second you are with <50 or even 100 dives, I have dove with newer divers who told me they learned a great deal from me. It is all relative. So get certified, dive safe, and most of all have fun doing it.
Codyjp
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SoCalAngel:
looking back, not nearly enough that is for sure! I am going to try and find an instructor that works freelance for my advanced ratings and beyond!
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