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I was originally certified in 1987 in college. I dove some but got married the next year and my wife had zero interest (actually afraid to go underwater) in scuba. Years later (2020) I got recertified with my two, now, adult sons. Now in 2020 when I got certified it was to a maximum depth of 60...

What a coincidence! I plan on doing my AOW with Rainbow Reef in February. Sounds like your may not have gotten a lot out of it; should I consider somewhere else? I was hoping for more than just 5 dives.

Interesting! I worked in Abu Dhabi for a couple of years

I currently subscribe to "Scuba Diving" magazine. However, I feel like it is just one big advertisement for PADI stuff. Can anyone recommend another magazine that I might enjoy more?

Thanks so much for everyone's advice. The majority seem to think it is a good idea to get some extra help so I believe that is what I will do. I also agree that practice will definitely help me improve; with assistance, I can ensure I am practicing the correct things. The other common theme...

I just completed my 10th dive. I plan on taking my advanced open water this February. I have several more diving scheduled before this. With AOW, you have 2 required dives and then can choose 3 specialty dives. A lot of dive shops push Peak Buoyancy but after watching James' comments on Divers...

Wow! I'm feeling pretty bad about now since I have a Suunto Nova. But, also, I'm a newbie and hence my original question of 100' vs 130'. I do plan to get my advanced in February and nitrox at the same time. But, I don't plan on going to beyond 60' until trained and probably rarely after that...

Nice video

Thanks! That's sound advice and my plan as well!

Oh wow, you just answered a second question I was going to post. I was originally certified in 1984 in college with IDEA. I remember the dive tables etc. and did not remember there being a 60' depth restriction. A few years later, I got married (to a non diver) and my diving dried up...

Ok, probably a newbie question. I've got my open water certification and plan on getting my advanced open water this coming February. Looking at AOW training, the certification gets you access to 100' depths vs my current 60' OW limitation. Yet, most sources say that recreational divers are...

Welcome to the board Michael! I'm sure suggestions will be coming from some of the members. It is a very helpful bunch!

Sounds like a blast. Wish I could go! Welcome to the board!

Welcome Kim. I started diving in '89 but didn't have a dive partner. Had to wait until my 2 sons grew up (21 & 23) and like you, I now have dive partners. Welcome to the board!

My guess is when I told the DM he left my name off, he wrote it somewhere on something. Then when the lady DM called roll (since he was in the water rescuing guys), she didn't see my name. When I told her she left me off, she pointed at me and acknowledge it but didn't make a note; them forgoy...

So actually, all that stuff happened and I was still left off the manifest. I went by the shop, signed my waiver and showed my c-card. I had already paid online. In fact, the very lady that checked my see c-card and had me sign the waiver was the DM lady on the boat who didn't call my name twice.

Got it. Yes, I would not hold my breath so if that's the point, I understand. I was thinking that I could slowly start making my way to the surface, puking, stopping, breathing, ascending, puking, stopping, breathing, ascending, etc all the time to ensure that I was not holding my breath or...

I'm willing to spend money on quality equipment that will last me many years. Just don't know what quality equipment is, hence looking for unbiased info similar to Consumer Reports

Yes, I concede this point. Of course, we flew down just for this and I really hated to actually miss one of the dives that I went threw so much trouble to setup. But, apparently risking my life given what happened, it probably was not worth it. After the dive, I did go buy a safety sausage that...

This seems to be a common commit to ensure you're not rising, stay at the bottom and don't try to acend, etc., Which I will follow this advice but I'm wondering the logic behind this precaution?