Is Rescue Diver course worth doing?

[mick_mcl]

Hi guys ive only been diving for a couple of years and logged about 28 dives. Did my AOW last year which basicly covers me depth wise for all diving I want to do as only really dive on holiday. Heard a few people say rescue was worthwhile. Have limited cash so not sure if I should go for the rescue diver course or spend my money on trying to buy some equitment(currently only use rental) and more diving ? Would appreciate any input
cheers
Mick

 

[El Orans]

Yes, Rescue is definitely worthwhile.

OTOH, owning your own gear is good too.

So, it depends, how many times do you dive annually?

 

[mattbinvt]

Rescue is probbably the most rewarding, and fun classes you can take. It can teach you a lot not just helping save someone, but self Rescue, what to look for in your dive buddies ie: nervous, older out of date equipment, skill knowledge,etc. But having your own equipment is important as well. But it is a great class to take.

Matt

 

[halocline]

Rescue can be an excellent course depending on the instructor. It's much more rigorous than the other PADI recreational classes. So it's always a good course to take, and you may end up needing those skills some day.

OTOH, 28 dives is not many, especially if that includes your 4 cert dives and 5 AOW dives. So, you might be better off putting your money into diving for a while. As far as gear goes, I would buy a wetsuit first, because a well fitting suit that's right for the environment you're diving in will have the biggest effect on your diving of any gear purchase. After that, you can start looking around for a good deal on a reg set and/or some sort of BC. Make sure you try out a BP/W as well as back inflate BC before you spend any real money on a BC.

 

[The Kraken]

Yes.

the K

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Highly recommended for all divers.

Rescue class is less about diving than it is about recognizing events that can lead to an accident ... giving you the opportunity to do something to help yourself or another diver to prevent the accident from ever happening.

It'll definitely influence how you think about diving.

To my concern, it's the most useful class a recreational diver can take.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[mick_mcl]

Yes, Rescue is definitely worthwhile.

OTOH, owning your own gear is good too.

So, it depends, how many times do you dive annually?

Only been diving for a couple of years so prob 3 or 4 dives every few months when I get away for the weekend somewhere or on holiday. I would do a lot more if I had my own equitment as good diving locally.

Had a freind though who did rescue and really raved about it so still at a bit of a delemia what to do.

 

[Clanggedin]

I loved Rescue, but I would suggest getting gear. You'll dive more if you have your own gear.

 

[Garrobo]

I would use the money on more diving and to buy some gear like a decent set of regs, mask and fins to start with. Then, if you have the bucks, maybe a wetsuit and BC ,if you think that you need them. In my opinion, the amount of diving you are doing doesn't warrant rescue training unless you are really concerned about the other divers around you. If, on the other hand, you were thinking about going forward and getting a DM rating or something like that, then it would be a good idea. "Self-rescue" training would be useful for anyone though.

 

[Jupiter31]

Yes; Rescue makes you a better, safer, diver