With the DEMA show right around the corner, it got me thinking about divers, diving, equipment, trips, sand, beaches and good times in sunny, tropical waters :bfish:
BTW, I am not "in the business", but ask this question purely from a curiousity standpoint:
Q: Of all the money that is spent pursuing the sport of SCUBA, what percentage of the total money spent would fall into the following categories: (By total money spent I include dive travel, dive equipment (new purchases/service/repair), air fills, instruction/training, dive insurance, etc.)
(A) Resort Diver - not OW certified, but dives once in a while on vacation.
(B) "New Diver" - still getting feet wet - OW or AOW with say, less than 25 total dives
(C) "Diver" - one who plans vacations around diving (I guess I fall into this category) May own or rent gear.
(D) Frequent Diver - Needs to dive at least monthly. Owns gear and may have professional credentials.
(E) DM or Instructor - SCUBA professional (not full-time)
(F) DM or Instructor - SCUBA professional as a full-time vocation
(G) Technical Diver - Diver Instructor or otherwise who is certified in one or more technical diving activites such as Cave Diving, Decompression Diving, and/or wreck diving. (Add Rebreathers if desired as well)
Edit: I just added "G". I realize my categories aren't perfect and do not cover 100% of divers, but I'd be happy if you gave any feedback nonetheless!
BTW, I am not "in the business", but ask this question purely from a curiousity standpoint:
Q: Of all the money that is spent pursuing the sport of SCUBA, what percentage of the total money spent would fall into the following categories: (By total money spent I include dive travel, dive equipment (new purchases/service/repair), air fills, instruction/training, dive insurance, etc.)
(A) Resort Diver - not OW certified, but dives once in a while on vacation.
(B) "New Diver" - still getting feet wet - OW or AOW with say, less than 25 total dives
(C) "Diver" - one who plans vacations around diving (I guess I fall into this category) May own or rent gear.
(D) Frequent Diver - Needs to dive at least monthly. Owns gear and may have professional credentials.
(E) DM or Instructor - SCUBA professional (not full-time)
(F) DM or Instructor - SCUBA professional as a full-time vocation
(G) Technical Diver - Diver Instructor or otherwise who is certified in one or more technical diving activites such as Cave Diving, Decompression Diving, and/or wreck diving. (Add Rebreathers if desired as well)
Edit: I just added "G". I realize my categories aren't perfect and do not cover 100% of divers, but I'd be happy if you gave any feedback nonetheless!