Master Scuba Diver Certification

[AfterDark]

Biggest thing to remember, in my opinion, is not to flash the DM card on vacation, unless you are teaching. Once dive operators know you are a DM or Instructor, of whatever agency, they may ask you to "watch" inexperienced divers, which puts liability on you (I've seen it happen). Better to show them the card you need for the dive, ie you are diving nitrox and show your nitrox card, and have fun!

PS I have the MSD card, which I got just for me...

Tell em for a fee you'll watch the whole boat load. While your at it tell em you want dive free also. That should discourage em from asking twice.

 

[Anti-Hero]

But what happens when the instructor decides that the reciprocal course is 100 feet in 4-6 foot vis with a mild current. You also need to look at the other requirements. I happen to have the NAUI Master Diver student manual and instructor guide. I wonder if you have read both of them.

As a matter of fact I have. I hold more than one NTEC card as it stands; I found them to be good classes, however calling yourself a "master" at something is pompous and a false sense of acomplishment. So not only is it my opinion, but also my experience.

 

[jagfish]

As a matter of fact I have. I hold more than one NTEC card as it stands; I found them to be good classes, however calling yourself a "master" at something is pompous and a false sense of acomplishment. So not only is it my opinion, but also my experience.

Is "Dive Master" also objectionable?

 

[UCFKnightDiver]

Is "Dive Master" also objectionable?

yes

 

[Anti-Hero]

yes

Took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[BDSC]

Hey Folks,

I am trying to figure out if I should get the Padi Master Scuba Diver Certification, so I was wondering what you guys think...

I am currently rescue certified, but coming up to the 5 required specialites plus have the logged dives - in other words I satisfy all the requirements.

Question: Is the Master Scuba a "real" course (where I actually learn new skills etc.)? If so, what is the content?

Or is it basically just a "title" confirming all of the requirements, but no added content? If so, why would anyone pay for this?

Any insights welcome!

Thanks !

I'd say pay the $50 and get the card. I mean is the $50 really a big deal? Honestly, by this time with equipment and classes you probably have a few thousand tied up in diving. If a person just doesn't want the card then fine but at this point it's not a money issue at all.

 

[Van Isle]

If you've got a good rapport with your instructor and your dive shop, you might care about the fact that an instructor who wishes to advance her dive professional resume may require to certify X number of certs including Master Scuba Divers. That should probably not be the only reason to shell out $50, but something to consider. Given how much money I've spent on diving, if I met the requirements for any master diver program I'm sure I'd spend the bucks, get the card, and probably never ever show it to any charter or dive op ever.

VI

 

[The Kraken]

Could be wrong, but I don't think the Master Scuba Diver card counts towards an instructor's advancement to MSDT.

the K

 

[H2O 70]

Some are saying to go and do a tech course and some are saying to go and do the DM course. Most are saying to skip the Master Diver.

Shouldn't there be a regional consideration between going tech or going DM?

For instance if the OP lives in FL where there is a lot of cave diving, doing a GUE-F class may make more sense. If the OP lives in the Keys possibly considering DM may make more sense.

 

[UCFKnightDiver]

Some are saying to go and do a tech course and some are saying to go and do the DM course. Most are saying to skip the Master Diver.

Shouldn't there be a regional consideration between going tech or going DM?

For instance if the OP lives in FL where there is a lot of cave diving, doing a GUE-F class may make more sense. If the OP lives in the Keys possibly considering DM may make more sense.

GUE-Fundamentals is a recreational course.