I have what I think is a unique situation.
I was OW certified in 1989 in Texas, became a PADI Dive Master in 1990, and continued aggressive diving schedule with my certifying instructor/shop for many years. He and I became good friends.
In 2000, we moved from Texas to Colorado. Being from Montana originally, I had had enough of the heat, flat, scorpions, etc.
I got out of diving for a couple of years, sold all my gear (idiot!). Over the last year I have been getting back into diving and want to become an instructor and get multiple specialties.
Here's the thing. My oroginal instructor has offered to get me current on all my existing certifications, and move me "up the ladder" at about 95% less cost than I can get it anywhere else. Also, he will get me outfitted at near dealer cost, LOW single digit markup.
My wife's family live in his area so travelling to TX and having places to stay is no big deal. 12 hour drive, weekend in the water, visit family.
Anyone have any situation like this?
I was OW certified in 1989 in Texas, became a PADI Dive Master in 1990, and continued aggressive diving schedule with my certifying instructor/shop for many years. He and I became good friends.
In 2000, we moved from Texas to Colorado. Being from Montana originally, I had had enough of the heat, flat, scorpions, etc.
I got out of diving for a couple of years, sold all my gear (idiot!). Over the last year I have been getting back into diving and want to become an instructor and get multiple specialties.
Here's the thing. My oroginal instructor has offered to get me current on all my existing certifications, and move me "up the ladder" at about 95% less cost than I can get it anywhere else. Also, he will get me outfitted at near dealer cost, LOW single digit markup.
My wife's family live in his area so travelling to TX and having places to stay is no big deal. 12 hour drive, weekend in the water, visit family.
Anyone have any situation like this?