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Become a Certified Scuba Diver
from: Maxx Adventure TravelHas the thought of learning how to scuba dive crossed your mind? If it has, what are the questions you most often ask? Who can become divers? What are the requirements to become a certified diver? Why do I have to learn to dive?
Well, first of all, in order to get an Open Water Diver Certification, you must be over 15 years old. Young adults ages 10 to 14 (10-14 for PADI and 12 to 14 for NAUI) can get the counterpart which is the Junior Open Water Diver Certification.
Before one can get certified, he must be in good, or better yet, excellent physical health. If you think that you aren't fit in scuba-diving terms, consult your doctor first.
Don't worry. You don't have to be an Olympic-medal winning swimmer for you to get your certificate. As long as you know the basic skill -- which is swimming then you're good.
The best way for one to learn how to dive and to get the certificate is registering at a reputable program. Most offer PADI and NAUI certifications. There are other agencies that include Scuba Schools International, PDIC and YMCA.
Regard choosing the program like you're shopping for clothes. You can compare them. It's your right to do so. It's also important you go for the instructor you feel most comfortable with and completely trust. He or she must be patient, supportive, thorough and clear. If you feel queasy being around an instructor, then don't continue the lessons. Scuba diving is a hazardous sport and you need the proper training in order to be safe and successful.
The duration of courses depend on how short and how long you want it to be. You can fix your schedule. If you're have lots of free time, then you can be a certified diver in just two weeks. But for those who work and leisure time is an opportunity they have to seize, the average is two months.
Now the cost. Generally, scuba diving courses cost around $175 to $250 but every penny is worth it because it includes books and rental equipment. If you're into the sport, you can shop for your own equipment. There are a wide variety of masks, snorkels, weights, fins, belts and boots to choose from.
As time progresses, you'll learn other scuba skills such as underwater photography, wreck diving, deep diving and spear fishing. Look at it this way: earth is two-thirds water. As a certified scuba diver, you can discover first-hand the beauty of marine life a majority of people never have an opportunity to see.
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