By David Mandelbaum (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 2:32 pm: |
During a trip to Mexico a couple of weeks ago, I completed 3 of the 4 dives needed for my Deep Diver Specialty. Unfortunately a diver on our boat had an accident and the trip was cut short, so I didn't complete the last dive. I'll be in Bonaire May 17-24 and hope to do the last deep dive (130 feet) there. Does anyone know of a PADI instructor who can do that with me and how much that would cost? My diving right now is set up through Bonaire Dive and Adventure, but I'm assuming I could work with any instructor on this.
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By Yo MO - Meet me at the 3Day in Boston (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3386) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 2:42 pm: |
Dave,
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By David Mandelbaum (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #4) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 3:03 pm: |
I sent them a message through their website but didn't get a response. I will probably call if I don't hear anything, but since Bonaire diving seems so unstructured, I figured I'd try this route as well.
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By Scott Knobler (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #126) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 4:55 pm: |
David, Bas Noij could most likely help you out as well...
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By michael gaynor (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2991) on Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 6:06 pm: |
You can make arrangements at any local PADI shop once you get here. Be sure you have all the dives logged and signed and it will be a simple matter. I am sure BD&A has any number of instructors who would be able to complete your specialty.
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By Ed Reg (BonaireTalker - Post #35) on Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 9:30 am: |
you certainly do not have to go to 130 feet to get your deep diver specialty...No where does PADI or any other dive agency make that requirement
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By John Smith (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #6) on Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 6:16 pm: |
I am sorry but just about ANY dive operation on Bonaire can support this. Why anyone would bother with putting up with the person that runs BDA I cannot conceive. As a Trimix instructor I can assure that ALL the best divers that I know have been denied access by this individual. There is a well known tech diver who advocates not diving with strokes. Seldom have I seen a more applicable situation for such sage advice particularly IF you consider 130 deep.
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By David Mandelbaum (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #5) on Monday, April 7, 2008 - 12:41 am: |
A few developments:
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By Benji Schaub (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #3) on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 2:53 pm: |
John Smith,
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