fast5frog
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IMHO I think that's just the plain ole jist of it. Pay the money get some cards and get the formalities out of the way, if you plan on going the advanced route. Then get the experience and do alot of repetitive stuff to build up your confidence levels and comfort levels. I haven't been diving long and I hope it doesn't sound ignorant (really, I try to absorb every bit of info available) but as far as having to get this card and that card and pay for this and that....I don't know. As a former Marine, in boot camp they made us do alot of stuff we didn't see the point of until later down the road...maybe this is the same?? But I have been to Dutch Springs a few times and have been to submerged boats, planes, etc. Can I just send in $99 and get a Wreck divers card? According to requirements I've seen all you do in the course is go down look at the wreck, observe without getting tangled in anything and not disturbing it. It just seems like alot of politics, when we should just be diving and having safe fun! Regardless, I plan on taking all of the required courses and advancing myself for the love of the sport, and the safety of my buddies. Just some of my thoughts out loud...thanks for reading.