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So, I'm not really seeing a question. That they are charging you to rent a computer totally makes sense. The equipment costs them money and your use reduces its lifespan...they are right to charge you something to rent one. As for "normal", many resort areas are used to people coming without...

None that I know of at present but I have heard a rumor that they might be including a copy of the manual with the eLearning. At this time, that is only a rumor, though.

Hi Marouane, I believe this this has to be purchased through a PADI IDC Center as the IDC eLearning isn't going to do you any benefit unless you affiliate with a shop that can take you through the IDC. If you need to be connected with a center, please let me know and I can connect you with one...

The industry standard on medical signoffs is that they are good for 1 year unless you have a medical incident that could impact your diving fitness. In this case, with your medical being 3 years old, you'd likely need to get a new one unless the yes is no longer a yes and you can now answer no...

I have a pair of the Apeks shorts and, while they are expensive, I love them. They may have been slightly bouyant at first but, after a few deeper dives, that's all but gone. Mares looks to make an XR Tek Pocket Ultra Light Short that is interesting and probably wouldn't be as bouyant either...

@seeker242, to parrot what some others are saying here, there are a number of options to extend the timeframe. The biggest concern will just be with knowledge retention as she'll need to be able to translate what she learned in the eLearning to the pool and open water. Aside from that, I'd push...

Thank you. That is what I'm seeing as I've dug more into it as well. The looser standard actually ends up being more defensible and you aren't stopped from teaching to a very specific standard, you just aren't mandated to do so.

For some history here, while we are all passionate about diving, it is also a business. As such, the shops, instructors, agencies, etc. need to look at how to make it profitable. We can argue if PADI or anyone else is doing the right thing here or not but I'd like to add some historical context...

While there's plenty of mention of PADI and BASC here, the original impetus of the thread has been lost. This isn't about just these two agencies. This is about a difference in philosophy around diving, what it takes to begin diving, what it takes to continue diving, etc. Some agencies (ie...

+1 for talking with Bob. He knows his stuff and takes the time to talk through things, not just preach something at you!

I run an IT consulting company. We have been busier than ever and are even looking to hire right now. In some ways, I wish I had time to catch up on other stuff but, for now, I'm going to "make hay while the sun shines".

Yeah, good, bad or indifferent, CMAS standards have not followed with the simplification that many of the bigger names have followed. I'm up in the air as to which approach is better as I know that the CMAS-type approach turns a lot of people off but it also better prepares you as a diver.

The level to which they are covered varies by agency but, in general, the OW classes touch on it but don't usually make you learn that this came from Boyle, that came from Archamedies, etc. I can speak for PADI and SDI, though and they do cover displacement and buoyancy along with...

@Ripley, what you ran into there are just idiots...it doesn't matter the agency or anything else. I've met amazing divers (personality and skills) from most every agency and I've met horrible divers (personality and skills) from most every agency. The point I was trying to make about the cards...

@Ripley, for some people, what you are saying is exactly what is happening...they are just chasing the next piece of plastic. However, that is not the only motive. However, many are simply pursuing learning and going from certification to certification is the way that works for them. I have...

Deco Procedures is great! I'd also look at some of the modern conversations around decompression theory. You can start by watching some of the following Youtube Videos: Also read articles like Alert Diver | Gradient Factors and others from Shearwater on Gradiant factors and how they are used...

@gearbow, most of this depends on how fast you pick things up and what, if any, remediation you need. If we put the pedal to the metal, you pick everything up on the first try AND you have the right attitude, I could probably get you through in about 1.5 weeks but that would be going full-tilt...

@aqurius, you can absolutely teach PADI independently. In fact, if you teach PADI through a shop, you are still considered independent in many facets. While PADI does have a number of support services geared towards shops and places that turn out larger volume, that just makes business...

@Joschka, within the dive industry, divers under the age of 15 are considered "Junior" divers and there are increased supervision requirements. Depending on their age, that could be that they have to dive with a dive professional or with a parent or guardian that is a certified diver. Once you...

@CuriousRambler, one thing that I haven't seen mentioned is the difference in mentality between Recreational diving and Technical diving. The Nitrox course you are taking was designed as a recreational course focused on recreational diving. As such, the goal is to reduce barriers to entry while...