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Hihi, no cave in the Netherlands. But I know that Germany can be strange. With a TDI certificate you aren't allowed to dive alone in Brilon (you must hire a guide). I asked why, because iantd, gue, nacd are accepted there, but TDI not. They didn't answer. So I don't know the reason. Maybe it's the depth of 40 m. but if you have a certificate to dive deeper, whats the problem? And a normal iantd full cave is for 40m. depth too. I know a lake in Germany where only CMAS divers are allowed to dive. So I can dive there, because I have CMAS 3*, but my friend won't, because he has PADI AOW. Germany don't like Padi certificates I think (another place: padi aow: 25m. depth, cmas 2*: 40m. depth, both advanced open water diver). France only CMAS? I don't know.
For Jago:
"Of course, most if not all french cave sites don't require any cert or entrance fee." ****, so there is somebody cheating, because many guys I know, who went to dive to French caves, were charged for diving.
"FSGT, SNMP and ANMP but foreign CMAS 3* (both instructors and divers) are not recognized."
And isn’t it bit dumb? Not to recognize foreign associations? For example take a look at Pascal Bernabe, Mr. Cave Diver. He is IT for cave diving of CMAS and TDI. Do you think that when he teaches, his TDI course could be worse than his CMAS course?
"Very open minded, you deserves to be french-diver."
Has nothing to do with opened mind, it’s just a matter of experience. For many PADI divers instead of being a buddy or guide I had to be au-pair or almost baby-sitter to them.
"Everything you have to know about french scuba diving rules is here. Unfortunately there isn't any official translation."
Why do I have a feeling, that is only about diving with pure air?
For Jago:
"Of course, most if not all french cave sites don't require any cert or entrance fee." ****, so there is somebody cheating, because many guys I know, who went to dive to French caves, were charged for diving.
Which sites ?
Originally Posted by iru
"FSGT, SNMP and ANMP but foreign CMAS 3* (both instructors and divers) are not recognized."
And isn’t it bit dumb? Not to recognize foreign associations? For example take a look at Pascal Bernabe, Mr. Cave Diver. He is IT for cave diving of CMAS and TDI. Do you think that when he teaches, his TDI course could be worse than his CMAS course?
I'm not responsible of this situation. I didn't approved these rules, actually I strongly support and supported full recognition to WRSTC / ANDI / TDI / GUE / NAUI & NauiTec / ISE ... certifications.
Originally Posted by iru
"Everything you have to know about french scuba diving rules is here. Unfortunately there isn't any official translation."
Why do I have a feeling, that is only about diving with pure air?
Because you are wrong. See the google trad of the 2nd link on the page : Google Traduction
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