The pre req is basic nitrox. Most tech programs don't require AOW. They see if for what it is. It's diving experience that counts.
AOW and Long Hose
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rhyz
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Boy as I read all these stories about people with their instructors on their OW and AOW dives it just makes me glad I have such a cool group of people at my LDS. If I'm comfortable in my setup as far as their concerned all is golden.
nerobanchee
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Yeah, my LDS owner/shopguy is awesome. He always gives you all the pros and cons of everything. I havent really had an experience with him being too biased towards any type of gear. He opened the shop because there are a whole lot of divers where I am, but no dive shop... He also runs classes out of his shop. Pretty cool guy.
Yeah, my LDS owner/shopguy is awesome. He always gives you all the pros and cons of everything. I havent really had an experience with him being too biased towards any type of gear. He opened the shop because there are a whole lot of divers where I am, but no dive shop... He also runs classes out of his shop. Pretty cool guy.
rafaelaustin
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TSandM:
Sorry, I've been trying to reply to this for the last couple of days but it won't save my comment!
It didn't occur to me to look for DIR training locally, I'll consider that. As far as skipping over classes, I don't mind climbing the ladder one rung at a time. I'm in no hurry to go dive a 200' deep wreck; there's plenty for me to see in the first 100'. AOW, Rescue and some of the Naturalist/Photography courses are mainly what I'm interested in doing. Locally, Aquarena Springs has a couple of courses that I think would be fun.
Thanks again for all the tips! I'll be sure and get approval for my equipment before I register for a course.
PerroneFord
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I don't think you'll find a fundies class locally. Whether it's worth the travel only you can answer. Sure was worth it for me.
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ianr33
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PerroneFord:
I believe that Austin Aqua Sports has run Fundamentals in the past.
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