Holy hell. Maybe I'm the a-hole, but I don't care how famous Chatterton is and how accomplished he it, but there is alot wrong in that video. Is this a PADI class-what the hell is with all the kneeling. That's just poor form. If the students can't perform an smb release without kneeling on the wreck, it shouldn't be done. I'm not even going to go into the metal on metal connections for the stage bottles (especially considering it's salt water diving where a locked up snapbolt or shackle is way more common than in freshwater).
I do appreciate the OP posting it. It was interesting, though too long to sit through without fast forwarding. I agree with what was said that some of the biggest names in diving aren't great instructors. If that's the type of diving Chatterton teaches, then I'd put him in that category. I'm sure I'm going to get flamed for my opinion, but just cause he has a big name and "it worked for him" doesn't mean it's ok to teach. An instructor should hold their students to the highest level. It's up to the student if they then want to dive on their knees after class. Don't teach it's OK
I do appreciate the OP posting it. It was interesting, though too long to sit through without fast forwarding. I agree with what was said that some of the biggest names in diving aren't great instructors. If that's the type of diving Chatterton teaches, then I'd put him in that category. I'm sure I'm going to get flamed for my opinion, but just cause he has a big name and "it worked for him" doesn't mean it's ok to teach. An instructor should hold their students to the highest level. It's up to the student if they then want to dive on their knees after class. Don't teach it's OK