skramernj
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Question for the group. I was certified as an Open Water diver more than 15 years ago - have over 100 dives (I only do a few a year) including deep dives (below 100'), night dives, current dives, etc. I never bothered with the Advanced Open Water certification as, when I was certified, it wasn't a big deal. I'm not an "expert" diver by any means, but certainly not a novice either.
I just tried to book a dive trip and was told that, for the dive over 80', I'll need a guide with me, since I don't have AOW. The funny part here is, I've done this exact dive, with the same company 2 or 3 years ago. I have multiple dives below 100', but the company stated that was their policy due to insurance.
Is this a new trend and I should just shut up and get AOW, or is this the case of dives shops trying to sell more courses ?
Just curious.
Thanks.
I just tried to book a dive trip and was told that, for the dive over 80', I'll need a guide with me, since I don't have AOW. The funny part here is, I've done this exact dive, with the same company 2 or 3 years ago. I have multiple dives below 100', but the company stated that was their policy due to insurance.
Is this a new trend and I should just shut up and get AOW, or is this the case of dives shops trying to sell more courses ?
Just curious.
Thanks.