sunshinecat
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I'm a certified diver who will be going on a trip with a non-certified diver this summer. She is interested in taking a Discover Scuba class and I'm hoping to get some advice about how these typically run and what to look for in a class. I called two dive shops and there seems to be a big difference between the two: they both said they follow PADI standards, but one said there is 2 hours of instruction and pool training prior to the ocean dive which goes to a max depth of 30 feet. The second shop said they show a 45 minute video and then take the divers into 8 feet of ocean water to practice the skills and then do a dive down to 40 feet max. It seems odd that they both follow the PADI course but the descriptions sounds quite different. Does PADI have a specific course outline and mandatory skills for the Discover Scuba class? Are there specific questions I should ask when trying to pick which class to choose? I just want to make sure that my friend will be prepared enough for her dive as she is already nervous about trying it.
Thanks!
Thanks!