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:upset: There is NO Federal agency governing this sport. No State or Federal agency issues a c-card (US Navy excluded
;-0 It is governed by a group of FOR profit agencies (Not including DAN & the YMCA) that are dictating a price for the supposed qualifications as long as it's profitable. How many students shouldn't even be near the water that have Advanced Open Water certification?
Does spending money or having a LOT of cards necessarily make you a safer diver? Ive seen instructors dive off the boat only to ask a student to turn on there air. What happened to checking all the equipment before entering the water?
:approve: I may be a new diver, but I am not about to exceed my OWN personal limits & skills. Knowledge and not exceeding your skill level is more important than another endorsement on my c-card. Whats next? C-Cards that expire every 5 years and then you have to take another course? Thank god I have my own boat & never push my luck. You can ALWAYS call off a dive if it exceeds your skill level or comfort. Does SSI, PADI or the rest of the agencies have more of a vested interest in keeping you alive then you do?
Thanks for letting me vent - I feel better!
NEVER EVER STOP LEARNING OR IMPROVING YOUR SKILLS!
;-0 It is governed by a group of FOR profit agencies (Not including DAN & the YMCA) that are dictating a price for the supposed qualifications as long as it's profitable. How many students shouldn't even be near the water that have Advanced Open Water certification?
Does spending money or having a LOT of cards necessarily make you a safer diver? Ive seen instructors dive off the boat only to ask a student to turn on there air. What happened to checking all the equipment before entering the water?
:approve: I may be a new diver, but I am not about to exceed my OWN personal limits & skills. Knowledge and not exceeding your skill level is more important than another endorsement on my c-card. Whats next? C-Cards that expire every 5 years and then you have to take another course? Thank god I have my own boat & never push my luck. You can ALWAYS call off a dive if it exceeds your skill level or comfort. Does SSI, PADI or the rest of the agencies have more of a vested interest in keeping you alive then you do?
Thanks for letting me vent - I feel better!
NEVER EVER STOP LEARNING OR IMPROVING YOUR SKILLS!