Missdirected
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ffestpirate:Even here David?:shakehead
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(you'll have to wait until Memorial Day to find out)
ARe you a MasterDiver :14: I've always wanted to meet one of them
becoming a new diver about padi test
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ARe you a MasterDiver :14: I've always wanted to meet one of them
musicalmike
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Why is it so hard for some people to give a stright answer on this baord.
Steve, everything you read is important! Like the most important rule in SCUBA diving is "Always......no wait,........never hold your breath".
All joking aside, even though that really isn't a joke.
My dad once told me "there is no experience for experience".
My son was certified at the age of 10. I am a instructor with lot's of experience, but chose not to certify him myself and sent him to the local dive store. I felt he would learn more and take it more seriously if it were in a proffesional atmosphere. Do not rely on your family, your class, or this SCUBA board for your only source of information. It certainly is bold, inspiring, and resourceful to see you reaching out for help at a young age.
This is a great source of information, you just have to weed through the jokers.
Good luck!
Steve, everything you read is important! Like the most important rule in SCUBA diving is "Always......no wait,........never hold your breath".
All joking aside, even though that really isn't a joke.
My dad once told me "there is no experience for experience".
My son was certified at the age of 10. I am a instructor with lot's of experience, but chose not to certify him myself and sent him to the local dive store. I felt he would learn more and take it more seriously if it were in a proffesional atmosphere. Do not rely on your family, your class, or this SCUBA board for your only source of information. It certainly is bold, inspiring, and resourceful to see you reaching out for help at a young age.
This is a great source of information, you just have to weed through the jokers.
Good luck!
WhitedvRN
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Scubasteve92
Don;t let those that have been doing this so long intimidate you. I was just as confused at first, but believe me, when you take it one step at a time and follow the book and videos, it becomes so natural. You'll catch on. If I can do it so can you. PADI's presentation is methodical and easy to learn. Keep plugging.
To everyone else, remember what you have told so many before, no question is a stupid question.
Don;t let those that have been doing this so long intimidate you. I was just as confused at first, but believe me, when you take it one step at a time and follow the book and videos, it becomes so natural. You'll catch on. If I can do it so can you. PADI's presentation is methodical and easy to learn. Keep plugging.
To everyone else, remember what you have told so many before, no question is a stupid question.
diver 85
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shellim123:
Very glad to hear that....Since he never stated it( "am reading the padi book so i can get certifyed i was just wondering if their is
any thing important I need to know?
Keep up the good work....Don't let him get messed up, alcohol can be a SOB, drugs I have no experience with...Diving is a good tool and way for a kid to keep things 'straight'(I hate to use that word in public these days.....lol).......Since his mother is an experienced diver, I would try to instill those thoughts & theories of diving into him 1st ......There's time for all this other stuff later.....again, good luck......
RikRaeder
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ScubaSteve,
It sounds like you have a good idea about how fun scuba is and the risks. I'll agree with White. The PADI material is pretty straight forward, as is the test. Read the book, the whole book, and YOU decide what is important for YOUR safety or not (eg: equipment comes in many colors...join the PADI pro program...etc).
With divers in the family, it sounds like you have someone to turn to if you don't quite get some of the technical points. One thing that might be a bit tough from the test is the tables. Learn their use backwards and forwards (which is actually how you use them!). They're pretty straight forward, but take your time and be precise. Good luck SS, and enjoy.
It sounds like you have a good idea about how fun scuba is and the risks. I'll agree with White. The PADI material is pretty straight forward, as is the test. Read the book, the whole book, and YOU decide what is important for YOUR safety or not (eg: equipment comes in many colors...join the PADI pro program...etc).
With divers in the family, it sounds like you have someone to turn to if you don't quite get some of the technical points. One thing that might be a bit tough from the test is the tables. Learn their use backwards and forwards (which is actually how you use them!). They're pretty straight forward, but take your time and be precise. Good luck SS, and enjoy.
OceanObsessed
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And neither do dives with split finsONESPEED:Welcome to diving and ScubaBoard Steve. Just remember, freshwater dives don't count no matter what your Mom tells you.
Ultraking
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Hey, another new diver! Very cool! I just completed my written test (scored a 98, woohoo) and my two confined water (pool) dives. Aside from the medical stuff, which I feel is extremely important as it can literally be life or death, I would say pay special attention to bouyancy control. Being able to do a fin pivet or hovering may seem kind of wierd at first, but being able to control your depth by just inhaling and exhaling (once you are neutrally bouyant that is) gave me a lot of confidence and can be a really handy skill for once you get in the ocean. Being able to sit close to what you wanna look at but not accidentally hitting it can be extremely important when you are somewhere like a reef or a wreck.
Just as an extra note, my open water class had a 13 year old boy in it, and he was as good as any and better than some in the class when it came to maturity and being prepared, so dont let anyone get to you just because you are young. It takes guts to complete your cert, and somebody should give you a big clap on the back for trying. Good luck and go get wet!!!
One last thing, when it comes to the tables, especially things like taking two or more dives and computing the surface interval needed to to do your next dive safely, dont forget that once you get your answer, take all the numbers and pressure groups you came up with and work them from beginning to end to make sure all your results add up. Doing this saved me from missing two questions on the exam that I had made some careless errors on. Good luck!!!
Just as an extra note, my open water class had a 13 year old boy in it, and he was as good as any and better than some in the class when it came to maturity and being prepared, so dont let anyone get to you just because you are young. It takes guts to complete your cert, and somebody should give you a big clap on the back for trying. Good luck and go get wet!!!
One last thing, when it comes to the tables, especially things like taking two or more dives and computing the surface interval needed to to do your next dive safely, dont forget that once you get your answer, take all the numbers and pressure groups you came up with and work them from beginning to end to make sure all your results add up. Doing this saved me from missing two questions on the exam that I had made some careless errors on. Good luck!!!
Buoyant1
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Your insructor's name wouldn't happen to be Darwin would it?
Just read the book the whole way through...then each chapter before you go over it in class...take the RDP (dive table) stuff seriously and you'll be fine on the final!
Good luck!
Just read the book the whole way through...then each chapter before you go over it in class...take the RDP (dive table) stuff seriously and you'll be fine on the final!
Good luck!
shellim123
Look, I'm an atom!
Just a short update. Scubasteve passed his exam and finished his check out dives last night. I was there he did great! I will let him give you the details and how he felt
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