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SO... This instructor is a NAUI instructor. I have reported to Naui and I'm awaiting a decision from them before I take any further actions. I need letters stating what rules he broke, as I have a witness to my open water dive and my confined water )if you can call 45 minutes setting up gear...

What is an OP? Not sure and a few people are using this term.

Thank you for the support! I appriciate all the kind people and it shows how great the scuba community really is. All of you made me see that this guy was a rare case, and it's an amazing community! I hope to be diving with you all! ---------- Post added May 3rd, 2013 at 08:32 AM ---------- I...

Well it's has been almost 3 month since this all happened an unfortunate more headache with this guy. Wouldn't give me a refund, lied to my bank, still have to pay for the "services". So in the interest of everyone's saftey and satisfaction. His name is Chris Russello at Aloha Dive in Los...

It hasn't. It has just made me see the importance of getting a great knowledgeable and reputable instructor. Once my money is back, I will be getting this done.

Thanks all for the support.

Ear infections can Occur in the outer, middle and inner ear. I had infections in all 3. I have a doctors note stating that I saw him for a physical before my dive and I was fine. After I went diving I came back with an infection in all parts of my ear due to water build up in my ear and an...

I was charged for the basic course and then my dive fear and rentals which was around $650 total. Then my boat trip for him, myself and his girlfriend which was another $240. Then told I needed to pay extra for swim instruction with gear on (I have swam for 20 years but thought I was really bad...

What do you mean? ---------- Post added February 16th, 2013 at 09:13 PM ---------- No it included the mask, fins, booties, hoodie, snorkel, and gloves. The class& book, the educational part, and my ocean dives. ---------- Post added February 16th, 2013 at 09:14 PM ---------- No it...

I returned the rental gear back today. He wouldn't sign off that I returned it in good condition, which I did. I had to hire a master diver to help show me how to properly clean the gear. My major question is does any body know exact violations from naui he broke? Specifically, having me be in a...

Yes I know how to swim, I have beeen swimming for 20 years. ---------- Post added February 13th, 2013 at 01:01 PM ---------- This was with Naui, I dont like confrontation, but this guy left me scared, and now with 3 injuries. So I will report him. I just wanted to post here with...

Thanks everyone. I just would like my money back to go elsewhere. It was a really strange experience. I felt like I was failing. ---------- Post added February 11th, 2013 at 09:38 AM ---------- He never signed off on more than 1/2 pool dive. He told me it would be completely different. I did...

Hi I'm bailey and I'm in the process of getting my open water cert. I have a trip coming up in 7 weeks and wanted to get certified before then, I found an instructor who said 7 weeks is enough time. Ao I'll tell my story then list my questions. I signed up last Wednesday the 6th and got my...