Josh Levinson
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I've recently set my sights on getting into cave diving this summer. I've been doing some research into it on the net, but am still unsure of many things.
For one, I live in Canada and would like to do my courses in Florida, which makes going down there a big deal and something I can't do very often. Also, I'm planning to move to Australia within the next 6 months, and would then not be able to go to Florida at all. I've heard that it's possible to go all the way to Full Cave in about a week, and was wondering what peoples' views are on that approach? Is it just as safe as waiting to get experience in-between courses (e.g. Cavern to Intro-to-Cave), as long as the person in question can handle that pace? Is it often done this way? Personally, I first thought of just doing Cavern and Intro-to-Cave in one shot, and then continue later. But the fact that it's possible to do it in one week peeked my interest. But I don't want to do it that way if it's not deemed safe to do so.
Also, does anyone have any instructors, certifying agencies, or dive shops to recommend.
I would really appreciate any input possible. Thanks a lot.
Josh
For one, I live in Canada and would like to do my courses in Florida, which makes going down there a big deal and something I can't do very often. Also, I'm planning to move to Australia within the next 6 months, and would then not be able to go to Florida at all. I've heard that it's possible to go all the way to Full Cave in about a week, and was wondering what peoples' views are on that approach? Is it just as safe as waiting to get experience in-between courses (e.g. Cavern to Intro-to-Cave), as long as the person in question can handle that pace? Is it often done this way? Personally, I first thought of just doing Cavern and Intro-to-Cave in one shot, and then continue later. But the fact that it's possible to do it in one week peeked my interest. But I don't want to do it that way if it's not deemed safe to do so.
Also, does anyone have any instructors, certifying agencies, or dive shops to recommend.
I would really appreciate any input possible. Thanks a lot.
Josh