Spray25
Contributor
I'm thinking of becoming a DAN member, but buying PADI insurance. I will be diving within 50 miles of my home, but the nearest chamber is over 500 miles away. Some people on other message boards have said that DAN will cover you within 50 miles if you buy their premium plan. I sent an email to DAN for confirmation, but haven't heard back from them yet.
The reason for joining DAN is so that I can still support them and use their services.
Another thing to consider... DAN requires that you contact them and let them make any EVAC arrangements necessary. I don't like this at all! What happens if you are in a serious accident and the person or persons that summon help don't call DAN first? I want treatment and EVAC and I don't want to have to worry about my insurance and if everyone has been called or not. I would prefer someone call DAN because of the arrangements they can make for a diver in need, but again I may not be able to insure they are contacted. I think this is a VERY serious consideration.
The reason for joining DAN is so that I can still support them and use their services.
Another thing to consider... DAN requires that you contact them and let them make any EVAC arrangements necessary. I don't like this at all! What happens if you are in a serious accident and the person or persons that summon help don't call DAN first? I want treatment and EVAC and I don't want to have to worry about my insurance and if everyone has been called or not. I would prefer someone call DAN because of the arrangements they can make for a diver in need, but again I may not be able to insure they are contacted. I think this is a VERY serious consideration.