The Chairman
Chairman of the Board
I don't think you can blame NAUI for somewhat negative attitudes that some divers have towards PADI. I harbor none myself, and I am a NAUI instructor toi boot. But then, I ain't all that young either! wink
I do believe that there are differences between each agency's certification process. I don't think that I would draw the line that says these differences make one agency better than the other. They are there though, and I highly recommend divers to check out what is expected of them BEFORE they take the class. I also believe that the INSTRUCTOR is far more important than the agency. Likewise the attitude and motivation of the student is far more important than their age as well as the agency.
I do believe that there are differences between each agency's certification process. I don't think that I would draw the line that says these differences make one agency better than the other. They are there though, and I highly recommend divers to check out what is expected of them BEFORE they take the class. I also believe that the INSTRUCTOR is far more important than the agency. Likewise the attitude and motivation of the student is far more important than their age as well as the agency.