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Based on your very useful advice, I have decided not to go to Koh Tao for my DM and IDC courses. Thanks a lot.

Well, to clarify the first post, I was told that there is no PADI center in Maluku and access to Maluku is now forbidden because of the religious conflict in the region. Regarding, Irian jaya, apparently the Cenderawasi Bay, Numfoor, and Biak have all be damaged by dynamite fishing. It seems...

James I could not agree more with you but see Koh Tao seemed a good option to get certified and move on (by the way I already dived in Perenthian islands). I also never planned to dive with the big shops. However, I'd very much like to discuss the indonesian option in more details as I am...

Well if I do not do my divemaster course there I'll probably go there right after and maybe work for a while on this island. Thanks so much for this info James. Nicolas

Thanks for the advice.

I am just AOW now. Before starting a DiveMaster (and later instructor) course this summer, I want to purchase my own gear. So far I have been diving with different equipment that I rented.

I will be using this equipment primarily in SouthEast Asia and in the South Pacific as a divemaster and hopefully instructor.

I need to buy a complete diving gear soon and need advice on which BCD, Reg/octopus, 3mm wet suit, and computer to buy. I intend to invest in some long-lasting and good equipment but reasonably priced. Is there a good store on the web you recommend? Thanks. Nicolas

Thanks to all for your answer. I am getting quotes from a dive shop in Thailand and will compare prices found on the internet. Nicolas

Am I better off buying my entire diving gear at a dive shop in Thailand (like in Koh Tao) than in the US? Is the price difference of diving equipment usually significant between the US and Thailand? Thanks for your suggestions or advice. Nicolas

Am I better off buying my diving gear at a dive shop in Thailand (like in Koh Tao) or in the US? Is the price difference of diving equipment usually significant between the US and Thailand? Thanks for your suggestions or advice. Nicolas

Well, I initially intended to get the DM certification in Indonesia, and Bali in particular, but it seems like I too will be going to Thailand. I have read too many conflicting reports about diving in Bali. However, I have found better DM course deals in Indonesia (bali) on the web. let me...

Can anybody recommend a serious and professional dive shop offering a Divemaster course on Koh Tao ? I want to avoid diving shops cutting corners of the course. Thanks.

I am planning to go diving and getting my DiveMater certification in Indonesia this summer. Although there seems to be plenty of diving in Bali, Lombok, and Sulawesi, I was told that there is no longer any diving in Maumere, Riung, Sumbawa, Solor and Alor (places I was very interested to go...

I stayed 1 month at Viking Divers and highly recommend them. Their equipment is top notch and the dive masters were the coolest of the island. Moreover, it is not a factory-like diving shop. Ask for Nigel or Mici and have fun.