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I have used a PADI Bubblemaker Card on more than one occasion.
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My LDS will accept an online certification check with proof of ID, but I think only PADI and SDI offer this facility online.
I presented my full cave card last summer and the guy said "this doesn't mean you can go through that swim through at 30ft". I didn't ask or care about that thing but apparently I'll need to get a swim through cert now...
What I ended up doing was deciding its best to not dive where people have to ask...
Were they going to follow you? How would they stop you? Did you have to cross your heart and hope to die or a pinky promise not to?![]()
I carry my AOW card.
Means the least (at least to me) and is accepted the most!
Yep, those two or higher. Some charters won't let you do some trips without the AOW at least, and the Nitrox card is needed for the gooood stuff. :cool2:I carry my Nitrox and AOW card. Those are the ones that I have been mostly asked for. There are some places/charters where I would not be let to dive certain sites (at certain times) without producing the AOW, so it stays in my wallet.
What was his deal...?I presented my full cave card last summer and the guy said "this doesn't mean you can go through that swim through at 30ft". I didn't ask or care about that thing but apparently I'll need to get a swim through cert now...
What I ended up doing was deciding its best to not dive where people have to ask...
At our age we get checked over less. A dingy shirt from another dive location seems to work very well. You could probly use a Power Ranger card ok.I have used a PADI Bubblemaker Card on more than one occasion.
When you get your Rescue and any other PADI card, insist on it being the combo card that include your Nitrox. PADI really wants to sell extra cards and doesn't want to issue new cards as combos, but have your Inst request that, then start calling 1-800-PAY-Padi to follow up. They'll decline at first, but go up the chain of command and don't hang up until they give in. I carry my Rescue-Enriched Air as primary card, keep my AOW & Nitrox cards in my bag in case of loss.I am trying to pare down the number of cards I actually take with me to the bare minimum. I currently "use" AOW and "Nitrox" and will soon have my "Rescue Diver" card... and I am going to get my "Master" card at the same time because I am a complete DORK and proud to fly the DORK banner...![]()
Visa works too, and really - I seldom show a dive card. As long as I fill out the paperwork. I can remember my drivers license number so I use it usually. Good to have a dive card handy tho, in case they remember to ask.mastercard
LOL When was that? I've used that card for grins and giggles numerous times and have only been turned away once in Florida if I recall.When I was DM'ing boats the only card I ever refused was one for equipment repair.