xdjio
Contributor
There's a great way for a new diver to determine the quality of their initial class ... how comfortable do you feel planning and conducting an unsupervised dive in conditions similar to which you were trained after the class is completed? If the answer is "not very", then the instructor failed to meet the objectives of the class ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
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I had no problem with either the title of the thread or the premise of Matt's initial post. Taken in the context of his experiences, it's a perfectly valid viewpoint. I don't necessarily agree with it, however. I think it really depends on the individual's goals and the approach of the instructor ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Indeed - perhaps I posted that in haste. I think I just objected a little - in my head - to the original post implication (perhaps imagined by me and me alone) of being a sort of blanket-statement. "I did it this way and I think it is the right way for everyone". Of course a little more thought and I reach the same conclusion as you.