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[OldGnome]

We just moved to Riverview, FL from Milwaukee, WI. I am interested in scuba diving, but I have never taken a lesson. I don't think I have even been close enough to a diver's air tank to touch it.

I was a competitive swimmer and springboard diver a looong time ago, but that is as close to scuba as I have come.

This forum was recommended by a high school classmate of mine who now lives in New Mexico.

 

[Superlyte27]

You'll have a blast, good luck. Where is riverview?

 

[Brain Virus]

Im in Utah, and i am trying to convince my wife we should move somewhere with a beach. However being young newlyweds and just starting a career (i.e. not financially stable enough to survive a move if i dont have a job lined up) its very hard. You lucky devil.

 

[OldGnome]

You'll have a blast, good luck. Where is riverview?

Riverview is just S of Tampa.

 

[ScubaBB]

Welcome aboard :cool2::cool2::cool2:

If you like games, you could have a look at my new game here on the forum;
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/humor-games-clips-yarns-tales/399951-where.html

 

[Mark Derail]

You'll be surprised how easy it is. Not at all an extreme or difficult sport.

- patient
- relaxed
- intelligent
- uber cool

I'm 42 and just certified this year with my GF and her 12 yr old son, we took the Padi OW courses together. I suggest the Every-Saturday for a few weeks, rather than the Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sun intensive course.

Also, before you buy anything over 200$, rent and dive a few locations, cold water & warm water.

With OW, you'll learn the basics of freediving and snorkeling - down South it is quite fun and best of all, FREE.