TDI or SSI

[Teller]

I want to take an intro to tech class and I can only find two shops with 100 miles that can do it. One is TDI and one is SSI. Prices are close and I dont know either instructor. Any opinions on which one I should go with.

 

[Web Monkey]

I want to take an intro to tech class and I can only find two shops with 100 miles that can do it. One is TDI and one is SSI. Prices are close and I dont know either instructor. Any opinions on which one I should go with.

What you get out of a TDI class is almost entirely dependent on the instructor, and I've never seen the SSI class (it's very new).

Sorry for the non-help, but you'll probably need to check the two shops in person and talk to people who have taken the classes.

Terry

 

[ianr33]

Where in Texas are you?

 

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

It comes down to the Instructor, don't make it about the agency. Set up a meeting with both Instructors so that you can interview (background/philosophies) them and then make your choice.

 

[adm3745]

As others said choose by the instructor. The SSI courses focus more on dive planning from the manuals. I'm sure the skills are about the same.

 

[Teller]

Where in Texas are you?

FT Hood

 

[Blackwood]

I'd go TDI just because they don't say their program is "Xtreme"

lol

 

[ianr33]

I'd go TDI just because they don't say their program is "Xtreme"

lol

Reading the Xtremely amusing site SSI Scuba Schools International: SSI - Serious Diving, Serious Fun
I see no mention of 100% O2 on their courses. If so thats dumb. Why would anyone do a 180 foot trimix dive and only use 50% for deco?

 

[UCFKnightDiver]

Wow, SSI has some silly course discriptions. Just on the basis of their website, I would defintely go with TDI.

 

[Phreatic Fanatic]

The TDI Intro to Tech course gets my vote, but then again, maybe I am biased. In any case, talk to the instructors to get an idea of their philosophy and experience.