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From my point of view, I think you should go for dry suit. Even a neopren drysuit is a better option than a semi-dry one. And they are not that expensive. Not my favourit choice... But still, better than semy-dry. And if you plan to dive there often... You'll end up buying a dry suit anyway. So...

Dear Beijaflor, I think you should worry a bit less about your SAC. I mean, it is good that you monitor it and learn. The more you learn about yourself the better it is. But if you are considering to take a tec course, well, that is why is a course. Choose a god instructor and allow him train...

It is wrong. And it is suspicious. You definetely should write to the certifying agency. If it is a Padi certification, you'll receive a survey. One of the questions of this survey is: It is the certifying instructor the one that did the last dive with you? Or something like that... Please...

Dear Budprop. You do not have to answer the questions because others have already done it. But if I would be interested in contributing something to this topic. From my point of view, a good instructor is not done at the IDC. The IDC (Instructor Development Course) is a mere procedure where...

Dear Narke, Unfortunately the Ocean doesn't understand about ages when it claims its price. That is why there should't be a special tailored course for juniors. In the event that the course is different or "special" for children, it should have another name and the requirement to take the...

That is indeed a good question! From a basic point of view 24-49 dives (based on your profile info) you are not a begginer anymore. From my point of view you are not experienced diver neither. Just don't stress about it. Diving is not a competition. There are begginers and experienced...

Hy, It is true that there is not too much tec diving in Gran Canaria. We are trying to change that. I have no recerences from protec, but, If you are still interested on tec courses check us online or pass by our DC in Arinaga: Scuba Legends Academy Happy Bubbles Gery @ScubaLegends

I like the topic a lot. This post is well written and well thought. It is very hard to find "those questions" that help to figure out if the person in front of you is a good professional that will take care of your safety and proper teach you. But this post points out something very important...

I am not sure about that but i am afraid that there is not a way. In my training log you have to add the instructor number and the instructor is going to verify these dives. In the loogbook i am not sure but i believe is not necessary/possible to request those verifications... But normally...

Theoretically the card is to access your computer simulator. Still, you should have been provided with a video to watch it. Padi haters: If you are honest about that, nowadays, there is not too much that an instructor can do to teach the theory. Me personally, i like to do a 2-3 hours theory...

Many things have been said so there is not much i can add. But as an instructor, i would like to remind you that the amount of weight that you need doesn´t depend only on your wetsuit and your own weight. Do you breath relax? do you stay quiet in the descent or you move your legs and hand On...

If you are in Central Europe, There is a bunch of indoor dive sites you can check. Like Dive for live or Nemo33. It will solve your temporary problem with the cold. Anyway, sometimes you can just organize a weekend/3 day trip to warmer waters. Otherwise, be patient... winter is gonna be over...

Dear Alessandro. I mostly agree with all what it has been said here. First of all I would like to tell you that you are not Special. In the good meaning :-D You are just one more of many divers that struggle or panic when they have water in the nose. I never studied numbers but i am pretty...

Welcome to our Crazy Family!! I hope we hear from you soon. About your adventures underwater. Feel free to ask any questions that for sure will appear during the process of learning Happy Bubbles Gery Dive tip of the week: Scuba Diving Tips: The Bad Habit of Overweighting

Hy Craig, welcome!! Let us know... Diver? Which level? How can we help you? Happy Bubbles! Gery Tip of the week: Buoyancy Session 2 - The Descent - Scuba Legends

Hy there: My Girlfriend, who is a incredibly good instructor :-D , uses contact lenses. The reasons she gave me are: -When she finish the dive, if she would be using a prescription mask she should keep it on because otherwise she would see nothing -Contact lenses avoids many problems on...

hy there! Here in Gran Canarias you can do the PADI IDC for 1000€. Takes less than 2 weeks, starting next February. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact me. Happy Bubbles Gery Tip of the week : Scuba Diving Tips: The Bad Habit of Overweighting

Hello Nicos! I feel identified with your feelings, it happen exactly the same to me :-D If you consider to become a pro in Canary Islands just please contact me. We can do it in French :-D Check it out: Scuba Legends - Scuba Diving Gran Canaria - Become a PADI Professional Anyway if you...

I definitely would go to the Riviera Maya for your internship and to the Sea of Cortez just for fun diving. The options in Riviera Maya are huge for you to improve as a diver and as a professional. Check this out : The Riviera Maya - A Top Diving Destination - Scuba Legends It might help on...

I love this post. I love the topic. I agree that unfortunately in diving is quite hard to figure out if the instructor you choose is a good professional. I've seen instructors with 25 years experience whom i would never recommend to anyone and the other way around. I wish there was a sort of...