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That’s a good thought, there might be some basis in that Facebook rumor as a misunderstanding of the new Reactivate card for non-PADi divers. I don’t have the wording to pass along, but the PADI Reactivate process will be issuing cards for non-PADI divers who use the program. They will NOT be certification cards, and will state that plainly. So they will also require separate proof of initial certification.I havent seen or heard of this on a regular PADI certification card. The exception being a new card after completing the reactivate programme witch then states the reactivation date on it.
It's not the first time the individual has posted about governmental intervention and it's usually accompanied with the concern of the VA closing pools. Nothing to see here.View attachment 555820
So, that’s what the guy eventually posted. And said he’s sure the stricter language is coming, to ward off governmental intervention. I’m not sure I’ve even heard of PDIC.
That's what I was going to say. Like "recommended" depth of 60 feet.Quite a difference between "expected" and "valid only if..."
I read that line as a reminder to the diver, and not as a qualifier or a restriction on the certification.
No thanks.What if you had to have a current dive medical annually that stated you were fit and healthy with no conditions that could cause an issue? Maybe all persons over 45 pass a full stress test annually?
Double no thanks.No thanks.