GUE-F with Ed Hayes

[crlavoie]

Hi All,
I'm taking GUE-F with Ed and PG Dive in May. Unfortunately, I'm unable to do the primer that they are recommending. Given that the program seems to vary regionally, I thought I would reach out to some of the locals that have taken Ed's course to see what advice you might offer in terms of preparation.

Thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[BGF]

I can't speak specifically about his fundies course, but he did my OW cert and I'm sure he'll enjoy busting your stones if you don't complete every pre-rec he has listed. Ed is a great guy but is tough with very high expectations of his divers. I would try to be as prepared as possible. Make sure you give him grief about getting married!

 

[RiverRat]

I took his buoyancy1 course. I've been diving for 5 years now and was in that class with divers ranging from 10 - 300 dives. I achieved my goals/objectives and learned a lot. For the record I have not gone on to GUE-F at this point in time. But I highly recommend the course especially if you have any areas in your diving that need refining. And we all do. Like Ed says, "time in the water" is key. If you really can't swing B1 or B2 just find ways to get in the water and practice your basic skills with a like minded diver. Work on nailing your buoyancy skills so you're in the zone for GUE-F.

 

[lord1234]

check pm's

 

[medic001918]

If it's at all possible, it's worth while to make his Buoyancy one course. You'll find it very beneficial once you reach Fundies.

Shane

 

[Rainer]

Hi All,
I'm taking GUE-F with Ed and PG Dive in May. Unfortunately, I'm unable to do the primer that they are recommending. Given that the program seems to vary regionally, I thought I would reach out to some of the locals that have taken Ed's course to see what advice you might offer in terms of preparation.

Thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris

I did the class at the tech level with Ed last year (I did not do any "primers" or buoyancy classes prior to this, but for some/many they could be useful). Great, great course. My advice: get in the water *now* with local GUE divers. If you want to dive, PM me. I'd also suggest getting in the water with Ed if possible before the class (something I found useful).

 

[countryboy]

Hi All,
I'm taking GUE-F with Ed and PG Dive in May. Unfortunately, I'm unable to do the primer that they are recommending. Given that the program seems to vary regionally, I thought I would reach out to some of the locals that have taken Ed's course to see what advice you might offer in terms of preparation.

Thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris

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