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...some one told me that the pdic international certification is not balid world wied ...
PDIC is legit and very respectable. However its a small organization, and many people who only deal with mass market diving might not recognize it. Most of the pros will. If you think you might face a problem getting onto a new boat or into a scuba park, you might want to keep your logbook handy to verify your previous dives and training - but I doubt you'll ever get questioned.
My original certification was through PDIC. At the time, their cards were laminated and looked a bit less professional than the credit card type cards issued by PADI or NAUI, but I never had a problem over the 13 years or so I used their card. The training was also very good. It's very easy for an instructor or divemaster to know your experience level through talking with you (possibly while looking at your log book). I wouldn't sweat it. I'm a PADI instructor, but I wouldn't discourage you at all from getting a PDIC certification. They're a good agency...just a smaller agency.
I agree with the masses. Be contingent on having your log book just in case.
Another option (not trying to sell you anything) is to do a cross-over to a bigger agency like SSI, NAUI, or PADI if you get negative feedback in person and feel uncomfortable with the issue, which you shouldn't as PDIC is registered with RSTC & WRSTC.
The places you may get hassled are places that may try to push their product on you, a good sign that it's not where you want to do business.
Another option (not trying to sell you anything) is to do a cross-over to a bigger agency like SSI, NAUI, or PADI if you get negative feedback in person and feel uncomfortable with the issue, which you shouldn't as PDIC is registered with RSTC & WRSTC.
A buddy did this for very small money and a checkout dive to demonstrate he was at OW competency.
Pete
Last edited by spectrum; September 16th, 2006 at 11:44 PM.
On a large pile of smokin' A'a, the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. 2,175 miles to Alaska, 2,390 miles to California; 3,850 miles to Japan; 4,900 miles to China; 5,280 miles to the Philippines.
Foreign operators tend to be a bit more understanding, I've never seen anything that looked remotely like a certification (including a hand written note with a signature and instructor number on it) be turned down. But then their liability concerns are much fewer. Within the U.S. of A. its a different story.
Last edited by Thalassamania; September 17th, 2006 at 12:21 AM.
I refuse to believe that corporations are people until Texas executes one.
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I'm a PDIC instructor and have never had a problem or heard of a problem. The C-Cards now are credit card style and look just as professional as the others. If you lose your C-Card you will save yourself a few dollars if you are PDIC. The real question is do you have a good instructor? You should talk to your friends and find a good instuctor, then you won't have to worry about which agency to choose.
I was a PDIC instructor back in the early 80's and never had a problem with students being questioned about the validity of the card.Back then I believe it had higher standards than most other agencies.
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