By Bill Davis (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 1:59 am: |
I have been diving multiple times over the years, mostly with resorts or simply using a friends gear. I finally decided to get "certified" and am wondering if NAUI or PADI is the way to go? PADI has always been the certification i have heard the most about now im getting certified and NAUI keeps coming up. What is the difference between the 2 and is either one better or more recognized than the other?
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By Ken & Lisa (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #152) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 2:14 am: |
I'd put more emphasis on the instructor than on an agency.
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By gregg brewer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #520) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 4:13 am: |
Bill,
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By Bill Davis (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #2) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 4:39 am: |
Thanks Ken/Lisa & Gregg, I am taking it that who certifies you is not who makes you a diver but it is the desire you have within you after becoming certified that makes you become a quality diver that other divers welcome to their buddy list's. As far as going to Bonaire, I'm getting married the day this years festive is over and due to a great deal we got, we are going to Grand Cayman. Bonaire is #1 on next years list.
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By gregg brewer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #522) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 5:00 am: |
Bill,
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #357) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 8:28 am: |
Welcome to the board Bill.
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By gregg brewer (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #523) on Saturday, May 1, 2004 - 10:09 am: |
Herman,
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By Martin Heinrich (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #1) on Sunday, May 2, 2004 - 9:11 am: |
I do agree with many things stated in this thread except for this one: "I suggest you take the course that is most convenient and cost effective to you."
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #358) on Sunday, May 2, 2004 - 10:18 am: |
Hi Gregg,
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #359) on Sunday, May 2, 2004 - 10:38 am: |
I forgot about this article from a few years ago that you might find interesting.
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By seb schulherr (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1524) on Sunday, May 2, 2004 - 8:07 pm: |
When we got certified at Sunset House in Grand Cayman, we had the new assistant instructor all top ourselves. The other, head instructor had three students he was a couple of days into training already. We finished our OW in three days, and went on our first night dive with our instructor, Buddy, and these three newly certified guys.
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By Bill Davis (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Monday, May 3, 2004 - 2:46 am: |
TY Herman,
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By herman mowery (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #360) on Monday, May 3, 2004 - 1:20 pm: |
Sorry we hijacked your thread Bill.
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