Bridgford Ram Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 We've just done our second ever scuba dive (our first was in Lanzorote last year) and have decided to go back and complete our qualification on Thursday. Anyone else been / qualified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Paid for a padi course a few years back then broke my leg and never finished it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I thought about it a few years back but then went snorkelling in the Maldives. I didn't notice I was close to a puffer fish until it inflated itself next to my head. I nearly shat myself & then realised scuba diving probably wasn't the best idea, as I'd panic like a little girl & die if I ever got into trouble in deeper water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 47 minutes ago, froggg said: Paid for a padi course a few years back then broke my leg and never finished it. I think the one we are doing is a PADI course. Shame about the leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PodgeyRam Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Scuba Diving is great, but expensive. IMO, there's not much point getting anything more than your Open Water Qualification - you can see nearly everything of interest above 18m. Places I'd recommend going - Sardinia, Croatia, Menorca, Red Sea, Cuba and Mauritious (if you can afford the last three.) I love doing it, but it's been a couple of years since I've had the opportunity to do some - I haven't been abroad in a while and my body can't stand the cold waters of the UK. If you're thinking of diving much in the UK, I'd definitely recommend investing in a dry suit. It makes such a difference - can stay in the water for so much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 I think we are just going to stick at the Scuba Diving level. Means we can do down to 12m apparently and means future dives will be cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I did padi to open water advanced level on Tioman Island in Malaysia - incredible place - highly recommended if you ever get the chance to go there. Diving on that reef is easily one of the best things I ever did in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Ram Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Are you guys for scuba? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 We passed the exam today and did all the practical exercises but couldn't do our second dive because it was to windy! Going back tomorrow to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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