I did my OWD course in Thailand 10 years ago. I was thrilled with the training. I was lucky to take my course from a very small school on Koh Phangan (Chaloklum Diving), and they had time to really make sure I mastered all of the skills. I'm now a PADI Instructor, and I make sure to teach every skill thoroughly, taking the time needed until my students get it right.
I'm sick of the PADI bashing folks. The PADI system works for training recreational divers, but it's REALLY important to find a great instructor.
The only thing I might have changed, in answer to the original post, is the dive school, at that time, did too much formal classroom teaching. Other than that, I am thrilled with my training.
I'm sick of the PADI bashing folks. The PADI system works for training recreational divers, but it's REALLY important to find a great instructor.
The only thing I might have changed, in answer to the original post, is the dive school, at that time, did too much formal classroom teaching. Other than that, I am thrilled with my training.