I hated sidemount & technical diving because I wasn't ready to take those courses.
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- čas přidán 21. 02. 2024
- It was the first time diving skills didn't come easy to me. Looking back, I should've stopped after the sidemount course and gotten comfortable in the configuration by fun diving before moving on to the technical courses.
My hope in sharing this is to help others feel empowered to slow down their training goals. I truly believe it will help you in the long run.
I went back-mount single, back-mount twins and then side mount, all in cold water. Side mount felt really nice after twins but, you know what, when I go on holiday in the Caribbean and the water's 85F and I have a 63 single - it's like being a baby seal. So, so free! But I still love the twins and SM; it's just different.
Absolutely. Different tools for different diving🤓
Well put!
Thank you!
Great advice. Although I wish I had you in the military when I was in , that attitude and your gutting threw this problem would have been awesome to work with. Looking forward to diving with you in Montana one of these days. Never change Sarah you’re awesome.
Thanks so much! Yeah I find that skill very useful in a lot of ways, but I don’t need to default to it all the time 🫠
@@AzulUnlimited absolutely.
I could not agree more. 👍🏼
Stoked to see how many people are on the same page 😁
@@AzulUnlimited I’m sure someone is proud of themselves for coming up with that. Probably PADI knowing they can charge for it.
I just completed my tdi side mount online looking forward to the pool then quarry !! Whish me luck.
Wow!!
going through that know
Side mound, O2 ,Nitrox and Dry suit course all in few months… and it’s 38 degrees in the water until mid March. I wounded how much I will remember at the end of the day.
That is a lot. If you need to, take extra time. And at the end of the day, your instructor is a resource for you should you have any follow-up questions. Just because you complete a certification doesn't mean that you stop learning. Skills and techniques always can use fine tuning.
Going through these courses consecutively helps me to integrate the skills into my mind and body. 🧠💪
Everybody learns differently :) that's wonderful it works for you.
@@AzulUnlimited 🫵🌷💐
I get a ton a students that show up for tec that just aren’t ready. I’ve found there is no magic number or dives or the right experience but it just varies from person to person. I’ve had students that go straight through and were very ready and I’ve had students that had taken a long break from classes and just focused on diving that still aren’t ready.
I like when the classes are broken up so you get time to practice in the new config and bring the new skills up to the level they need where it isn’t task loading you and hurting buoyancy and trim…
Absolutely agree. There’s a ton of variability and the instructor needs to establish an open line of communication with students so they feel safe to share how they’re feeling, not just whether they can do the skills
i know the feeling I rushed as well in some of my classes.
It happens often! Nothing to be ashamed of, but definitely something to learn from 😊
I was the same while ago. I just asked myself a question: do I like to dive or just taking courses and exams? After honest consideration I stopped at what I got and just dive. Imagine what happened - I started to feel more confident, focused and safe in the water. Greets Sara :)
Awesome job! That's the way to do it.
👍!
Did, the same thing. Alot of stress
TONS!!
This is excellent advice. I'm sharing this with my students. Zero to hero is always a mistake.
It’s a fun experience for anyone just wanting to dive a bunch in one place and have a good time, but for anyone who is interested in a real career as a dive professional… not so much
I think I’m going to stay at AOW for quite some time
That’s a great plan!
I say this and people accuse me of gatekeeping.
What do you mean?
Can you please tell me where you did the course in-return for work.
It’s not a common thing and I don’t recommend it