Don't take this the wrong way but open water course goes to 30 meters. At that depth, do the best course and take good gear. very safe if done right but if you miss something, it might have been important..... and down that low, it'll go wrong real fast.
Open water only goes to 18m. I did it on a recent trip to Bali for half the price as it costs here any I think as long as your not stupid and have common sense u will be fine
it seems Flexin that Oracle has given you some very good advice,If you are taking up diving with the view of it being a long term sport then do it properly and get the quality training after all ,you may only make one mistake,but it coulsd cost you everything.
Save some money? Try getting a good instructor and saving your life. Try http://hookahdive.com.au, they're local and have good instructors and they don't just push gear like many of the others stores.
On a instructor for a one on one is a good idea, why would people think it was dangerous. For some one to have there instructors ticket has done the time and study.
I think you would get better training and experiance out off a one on one coarse any day of the week, providing your after a qualified instructor.
highly reccomend them for training, just have to ignore them trying to sell you the store while your on course ;)
as far as training goes i think they do a great job, i shake my head at some other people i see f@#$ing around with no idea after completing their open water courses at other places especially overseas
dolphin dive fremantle is where i got mine, and it only goes to 18 meters, 30 is the advanced dive course, but i went with them and they were fine, went to rotto for a great day, was a really enjoyable course.wasnt cheap but was worth the money,
As brock is saying. What I am after is someone that can instruct. I don't see how not using a company is any safer then going on a 1 on 1 dive with someone that has done their padi instructing course or something. Or even someone that knows people working at dive school would help. I have been diving a few times before but would like to do my course.
Hum.. Just had to respond to this !! As owsi i have done some a few independant open water/advaced courses and i have to say the only chance of getting it 'for free' is if you are friends with the instructor or 'family' and they are doing you a favour..or better still if you have something to offer them that isnt 'financial'..such as,for example i did confined water and a referral(for a future shop for them to 'finish:' their course within 1year with a kiteboard instructor..we did an 'exhange'..lesson for lesson what you havr got to remember is that instructors..unless they did an inter nship work off for 3mnths+ paid up to $12000 for their courses alone,not to mention gear and dive numbers. Instructor course and exam is $4000. The training is imperative.bad/faulty equipment,innapropriate dive planning,currents can all make it hazardous..just like kiteboarding by power lines !! Lol. So get your training and pay for your course. If you like it after that..get your gear and dive numbers up and do advanced. You can get 'non paying' internships in the great barrier reef in aus.but only if you are already open water so at least you know how to put your gear together and 'hover'..skills you gain so that you dont damage the reef and yourself or get hit by an overhead boat if you are doing it in the gorgeous swan rivee (??!). Introduction dives can be helpful. Remember that instructors pay annual membership and insurance to maintain their right to qualify you.friends mucking about with gear on the beach will not have that insurance. As said above..mindarie dive joondalup is fantastic value.and debbie the new owner is lovely. That would be the most economical place in perth to do it! Good facilities.good gear.good choice. Or go to nz if you are an aussie or kiwi and do it on the tertiary system..3mnths commitment.rescue diver minimum cert. With padi..an indendant instructor can do it anywhere..so long as they abide by padi standards.one of the skills for example,the cesa..must be done at 6-9 metres.if that is not met the instructors licence can be lost.so what instructor is dumb enough to break that rule? A dive shop in sydney lost their licence for this reason. Take me to the rowley shoals and i will do it for free..hows that for a deal?lol Bit by bit
Oracle
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Really?
Don't take this the wrong way but open water course goes to 30 meters. At that depth, do the best course and take good gear. very safe if done right but if you miss something, it might have been important..... and down that low, it'll go wrong real fast.
sammy85
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Open water only goes to 18m.
Open water only goes to 18m. I did it on a recent trip to Bali for half the price as it costs here any I think as long as your not stupid and have common sense u will be fine
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diver
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Good Advice
it seems Flexin that Oracle has given you some very good advice,If you are taking up diving with the view of it being a long term sport then do it properly and get the quality training after all ,you may only make one mistake,but it coulsd cost you everything.
till
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Save some money? Try getting
Save some money? Try getting a good instructor and saving your life. Try http://hookahdive.com.au, they're local and have good instructors and they don't just push gear like many of the others stores.
Brock O
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Saving Money
On a instructor for a one on one is a good idea, why would people think it was dangerous. For some one to have there instructors ticket has done the time and study.
I think you would get better training and experiance out off a one on one coarse any day of the week, providing your after a qualified instructor.
You just need to find one!! Try WA divers.com
kane
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Date Joined: 07/12/08
PDA hillarys
highly reccomend them for training, just have to ignore them trying to sell you the store while your on course ;)
as far as training goes i think they do a great job, i shake my head at some other people i see f@#$ing around with no idea after completing their open water courses at other places especially overseas
Gooooone Fishin!
Redemperor000
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Date Joined: 14/01/12
dolphin dive fremantle is
dolphin dive fremantle is where i got mine, and it only goes to 18 meters, 30 is the advanced dive course, but i went with them and they were fine, went to rotto for a great day, was a really enjoyable course.wasnt cheap but was worth the money,
reef-raider
Posts: 65
Date Joined: 04/10/10
mindarie dive
they are great out there and good value for a padi ticket.
flexn
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Date Joined: 19/03/12
As brock is saying. What I am
As brock is saying. What I am after is someone that can instruct. I don't see how not using a company is any safer then going on a 1 on 1 dive with someone that has done their padi instructing course or something. Or even someone that knows people working at dive school would help. I have been diving a few times before but would like to do my course.
timmybuddhadude
Posts: 1
Date Joined: 25/04/12
hum
Hum.. Just had to respond to this !! As owsi i have done some a few independant open water/advaced courses and i have to say the only chance of getting it 'for free' is if you are friends with the instructor or 'family' and they are doing you a favour..or better still if you have something to offer them that isnt 'financial'..such as,for example i did confined water and a referral(for a future shop for them to 'finish:' their course within 1year with a kiteboard instructor..we did an 'exhange'..lesson for lesson what you havr got to remember is that instructors..unless they did an inter nship work off for 3mnths+ paid up to $12000 for their courses alone,not to mention gear and dive numbers. Instructor course and exam is $4000. The training is imperative.bad/faulty equipment,innapropriate dive planning,currents can all make it hazardous..just like kiteboarding by power lines !! Lol. So get your training and pay for your course. If you like it after that..get your gear and dive numbers up and do advanced. You can get 'non paying' internships in the great barrier reef in aus.but only if you are already open water so at least you know how to put your gear together and 'hover'..skills you gain so that you dont damage the reef and yourself or get hit by an overhead boat if you are doing it in the gorgeous swan rivee (??!). Introduction dives can be helpful. Remember that instructors pay annual membership and insurance to maintain their right to qualify you.friends mucking about with gear on the beach will not have that insurance. As said above..mindarie dive joondalup is fantastic value.and debbie the new owner is lovely. That would be the most economical place in perth to do it! Good facilities.good gear.good choice. Or go to nz if you are an aussie or kiwi and do it on the tertiary system..3mnths commitment.rescue diver minimum cert. With padi..an indendant instructor can do it anywhere..so long as they abide by padi standards.one of the skills for example,the cesa..must be done at 6-9 metres.if that is not met the instructors licence can be lost.so what instructor is dumb enough to break that rule? A dive shop in sydney lost their licence for this reason. Take me to the rowley shoals and i will do it for free..hows that for a deal?lol Bit by bit