Aigtbootbp
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I have been told that PADI dropped the requirement for snorkels during certification. Is this true?
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It was definitely still required during my OW certification last year.I have been told that PADI dropped the requirement for snorkels during certification. Is this true?
As the replies suggest, this is not the case as far as a number of PADI professionals are aware.I have been told that PADI dropped the requirement for snorkels during certification. Is this true?
Even if a student never uses a snorkel again, at least having to wear the snorkel all through certification dives makes it seem less like the end of the world if they ever do need to wear one.