gbray
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Please correct me if I am wrong ( as if someone wouldn't). PADI's tech deep diver is comparable to TDI's ANDP classes. I have read the PADI book and want to read the TDI books (there are two of them) and cost twice as much as the PADI book so I am reluctant to buy them. Padi certifies to 165 feet and TDI to 150 feet.
I have talked to the PADI instructor whom I have known for a while. He is newly certified to instruct but has been a tech diver for a while. He wants me to take his first class with him. I was already looking at taking the class thru TDI at bonne terre Mine but the books are more expensive and the instructor more difficult to get a hold of. I do know (who I believe) the TDI instructor will be and I am very confident in his ability.
I want to get the books and study them before choosing and signing up for a class so I don't have to spend class and dive time remembering new info and can concentrate more on learning the skills portion (I am not 20 anymore and want more time to digest the info).
Not having any TDI info at this time it is difficult to make a decision on which way to go. the Padi will require some travel to complete the dives and the TDI is more local. I can not afford much time to travel for a while.
Can someone offer their experience on these two agencies? Are there enough differences to matter? What are some strengths and weaknesses of each. and why did you choose as you did?
Thanks for your help
I have talked to the PADI instructor whom I have known for a while. He is newly certified to instruct but has been a tech diver for a while. He wants me to take his first class with him. I was already looking at taking the class thru TDI at bonne terre Mine but the books are more expensive and the instructor more difficult to get a hold of. I do know (who I believe) the TDI instructor will be and I am very confident in his ability.
I want to get the books and study them before choosing and signing up for a class so I don't have to spend class and dive time remembering new info and can concentrate more on learning the skills portion (I am not 20 anymore and want more time to digest the info).
Not having any TDI info at this time it is difficult to make a decision on which way to go. the Padi will require some travel to complete the dives and the TDI is more local. I can not afford much time to travel for a while.
Can someone offer their experience on these two agencies? Are there enough differences to matter? What are some strengths and weaknesses of each. and why did you choose as you did?
Thanks for your help