Aotus
Contributor
I paid for a package of PADI classes at my local dive shop in spring. I have now moved away from all things PADI, but have a credit for a couple more classes. I'm thinking now, they couldn't hurt, and at least it means I get some boat dives in without paying (more) for them.
My issue is, that I've now learned side mount, and never want to go back. Will a PADI instructor permit me to dive the class in this configuration??
I have a PSAI overhead side mount card, and all my gear is SM. I don't ever want to use their crappy rental back mount gear again, so if there is a rule against it, then I guess I'm just going to lose the investment. The instructor is away until next week, and I need to decide if I'm taking the class or committing to dive elsewhere, so I'm hoping someone can tell me if PADI has rules about this sort of thing.
Thanks.
My issue is, that I've now learned side mount, and never want to go back. Will a PADI instructor permit me to dive the class in this configuration??
I have a PSAI overhead side mount card, and all my gear is SM. I don't ever want to use their crappy rental back mount gear again, so if there is a rule against it, then I guess I'm just going to lose the investment. The instructor is away until next week, and I need to decide if I'm taking the class or committing to dive elsewhere, so I'm hoping someone can tell me if PADI has rules about this sort of thing.
Thanks.