kcbdiver
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Welcome to diving!
While it is important to have a connection with your instructor and his approach to safety, there are some differences between agencies and stores in the manner and depth in which the information is relayed. For most individuals, here at least, they will not meet their instructor unless they are lucky enough to speak with them on the phone or accidentally meet them in the dive shop. Therefore, the personality issue is unestablished until the first class. You hate the instructor, you quit, never get certified, or go to another dive shop and put out more money. In New Orleans, there is only one NAUI store. Why? I have no idea since there are only NAUI stores in Baton Rouge just 50 miles away. NAUI classes in New Orleans are three weeks, the PADI course varies according to store, but generally is about two weeks. Does that mean you miss out on any information with the PADI course? No. I have found that NAUI courses have a technical side to them that diving for recreational purposes isn't necessary or helpful. If you were to go into the service, I would recommend the NAUI course. I cannot comment on IANTD or other agencies beyond PADI and NAUI. Will you essentially learn how to save yourself if necessary, ABSOLUTELY with any agency! The biggest skill for most people is the mask clearing, if that skill is mastered, the rest is a breeze.
Happy Diving!
While it is important to have a connection with your instructor and his approach to safety, there are some differences between agencies and stores in the manner and depth in which the information is relayed. For most individuals, here at least, they will not meet their instructor unless they are lucky enough to speak with them on the phone or accidentally meet them in the dive shop. Therefore, the personality issue is unestablished until the first class. You hate the instructor, you quit, never get certified, or go to another dive shop and put out more money. In New Orleans, there is only one NAUI store. Why? I have no idea since there are only NAUI stores in Baton Rouge just 50 miles away. NAUI classes in New Orleans are three weeks, the PADI course varies according to store, but generally is about two weeks. Does that mean you miss out on any information with the PADI course? No. I have found that NAUI courses have a technical side to them that diving for recreational purposes isn't necessary or helpful. If you were to go into the service, I would recommend the NAUI course. I cannot comment on IANTD or other agencies beyond PADI and NAUI. Will you essentially learn how to save yourself if necessary, ABSOLUTELY with any agency! The biggest skill for most people is the mask clearing, if that skill is mastered, the rest is a breeze.
Happy Diving!
