So I live in the seattle area, and have never scuba dived but want to. Right now the biggest thing holding me back is cost. I'm recently layed off work, so I have the time to do it, but any money is going to come out of savings. And also confusion over prices, what all is included in the courses etc. There always seem to be all these extra costs, for gear and books, etc. I mean, why can't the school just have books that you borrow, or even free downloadable e-books?
Can anyone recommend the best school around here to take the dive classes for the cheapest total price? But still be good classes. I know a couple people have said cheaper is not always the way to go, but for me its either I find a good price or just put it off for another 5 years. Any help finding a good place to take the lessons would be much appreciative. I have a buddy who is in about the exact same boat, he's interested, but is also broke. He might be able to come along if that would help with any quantity discount. I also don't think I would need to own the books, I could just use the schools (if there was a school that doesn't force you to buy them).
Any recommendations? Or any advice I need to know about going to a cheaper school, and getting started in this sport on a tight budget?
Thanks.
Can anyone recommend the best school around here to take the dive classes for the cheapest total price? But still be good classes. I know a couple people have said cheaper is not always the way to go, but for me its either I find a good price or just put it off for another 5 years. Any help finding a good place to take the lessons would be much appreciative. I have a buddy who is in about the exact same boat, he's interested, but is also broke. He might be able to come along if that would help with any quantity discount. I also don't think I would need to own the books, I could just use the schools (if there was a school that doesn't force you to buy them).
Any recommendations? Or any advice I need to know about going to a cheaper school, and getting started in this sport on a tight budget?
Thanks.