Reidster
Contributor
Good decision to go with the pre-trip certification! We got certified 8 years ago - did our open water check out dives via referral in Florida.
As you are probably finding out, it is a gear-intensive sport. It is worth it in the long run to spend the extra $ on high quality gear - especially your regulator and computer as they will become your life support. Research the different options out there - don't let your local dive shop sell you something just because that's the brand they carry.
When you finally do make it to Cozumel, be honest with the dive operation, boat captain and dive master in regards to your comfort level and experience - don't fall into the trap of "I'm certified now, I know everything there is to diving!"
Something else to consider - do you have friends or another couple that also might be interested in getting certified?? Looking down the road, traveling with friends to different dive destinations around the world has been a lot of fun for us!!!
Enjoy!!!
As you are probably finding out, it is a gear-intensive sport. It is worth it in the long run to spend the extra $ on high quality gear - especially your regulator and computer as they will become your life support. Research the different options out there - don't let your local dive shop sell you something just because that's the brand they carry.
When you finally do make it to Cozumel, be honest with the dive operation, boat captain and dive master in regards to your comfort level and experience - don't fall into the trap of "I'm certified now, I know everything there is to diving!"
Something else to consider - do you have friends or another couple that also might be interested in getting certified?? Looking down the road, traveling with friends to different dive destinations around the world has been a lot of fun for us!!!
Enjoy!!!