There are few things that make me as happy as improving my skills underwater and just becoming a better diver. I'm happy with the few steps I've already taken towards configuring my rig the hogarthian way. Now, I'd like to see if DIR is for me and pursue some instruction. There are two GUE instructors (Primer, Fundamentals, Rec 1) not too far away and one ISE instructor trainer & evaluator who just so happens to operate my LDS. He's got a good reputation locally and I'm going to have a relationship with him either way, whether that's as an instructor or just filling tanks.
Other than the fact that ISE is still figuring their way out as an organization and the language issue (I can deal with the typos - I see a lot worse day to day here) is there any reason I shouldn't sign up? Usually I'd focus on instructor, not agency, but there's a good chance I'll be moving to the US in the next 2 or 3 years. Will I be able to do low-level cross overs to GUE/UTD/any other DIR certification agency (pending assessment, of course)? Anything else to take into consideration?
Caveat: It's 2 am here; please don't think I'm rude if I don't reply right away
Other than the fact that ISE is still figuring their way out as an organization and the language issue (I can deal with the typos - I see a lot worse day to day here) is there any reason I shouldn't sign up? Usually I'd focus on instructor, not agency, but there's a good chance I'll be moving to the US in the next 2 or 3 years. Will I be able to do low-level cross overs to GUE/UTD/any other DIR certification agency (pending assessment, of course)? Anything else to take into consideration?
Caveat: It's 2 am here; please don't think I'm rude if I don't reply right away