Who wants to go scuba diving?

[project.one]

Are there any certified divers on here?

Anyone wanna go diving?

Ill supply free air (I just get it from work lol). You only need your own gear (if your missing some piece of equipment I might be able to lend you something depending on what it is).

Just looking for dive buddies, since the water is getting good for diving right now.

If you wanna know my certs/quals Im happy to let you know for sound of mind.

[lildonkey]

The ocean is creepy...

how is the visibility? how many feet infront of you can you see?

its just creepy knowing how so much of the ocean is unexplored and they don't know what is down there....

[project.one]

Originally Posted by lildonkey

The ocean is creepy...

how is the visibility? how many feet infront of you can you see?

its just creepy knowing how so much of the ocean is unexplored and they don't know what is down there....

haha the ocean isnt creepy. Its awsome! Im not totally sure what the vis is right now, Ive actually got my first dive of the summer today, so ll l find out!

[djmarkpaul]

Never done this before but there's a first time for everything right.

So how much does it cost to get all the gear necessary?

How about just for rental so you can try it out for a day/week?


The weather seems about right for this thats for sure!

[project.one]

Originally Posted by djmarkpaul

So how much does it cost to get all the gear necessary?

How about just for rental so you can try it out for a day/week?

The weather seems about right for this thats for sure!

Well, without being certified your kind of restricted. If you want to try it out you have to go to a shop and try a Discover Scuba or a Resort Course program. This will include around 2-3 hours of classroom instruction, followed by a guided dive.
If you want to get Certified to dive afterwards, the course is about $350-400. (Dont quote me, I just started at the new shop and I dont know all the prices yet). Equipment will be avaliable to you during any course, however afterwards, you will need to rent or buy your own gear."

As of right now though, Im looking for certified divers to come with me.

[project.one]

If you have any more questions in regards to getting certified as a diver, please feel free to PM me.

[junglequeen]

Im certified but I dont think I could handle the cold. Im a one of those "I only dive places where I dont need a wetsuit" divers.

Diving question though - could one get a job in the dive industry (Im thinking south east asia or carribbean) with just their dive masters? Im heading to vietnam in september and I was just wondering if I should pursue my instructors?

[mojo]

Any ideea what a refresher course costs here?

[swytch]

I'm a certified diver. However all my gear is not in Vancouver.
Is their a rental shop? I'd really like to go dive off the north show at lighthouse park. I've heard rumors of some interesting rock faces under water around there.

[project.one]

Originally Posted by junglequeen

Diving question though - could one get a job in the dive industry (Im thinking south east asia or carribbean) with just their dive masters? Im heading to vietnam in september and I was just wondering if I should pursue my instructors?

It had been done before. People working in the Dive Industry as a Dive Master only. However, if's a lot harder to get a job as only a Dive Master. You need lots of expierence and a load of specialities, and usually shops will not hire Dive Masters unless they've already been working in the industry. Usually a shop will only hire a new DM if they trained them. But it is possable, but only in the Asia countries. Ive never heard of a Dive Master working as only a DM over here.
If you are keen on working in the dive industry, getting your instructors ticket is a must. Dive Masters are the ones who just kinda go over to Asia somewhere and need to make a couple bucks. To make an actual job of it you need to be an Instructor for sure.

[project.one]

Originally Posted by mojo

Any ideea what a refresher course costs here?

I believe a refresher course is only a couple hours long, and costs about $10/hr. And its based upon what you can remember and how fast you pick it up again.
BUT... remember Im new to this shop and I dont know their prices very well yet. And different shops have different prices. Just find a shop and ask them.

[project.one]

Originally Posted by swytch

I'm a certified diver. However all my gear is not in Vancouver.
Is their a rental shop? I'd really like to go dive off the north show at lighthouse park. I've heard rumors of some interesting rock faces under water around there.

There is definatly some kick ass diving out that way. Im actually going to go there for a fun dive myself soon.
Most shops rent gear. However, prices are totally dependant on the shops. I know we rent gear, but prices vary. We have packages and deals and such you can look at as well. Espically if you want to go on a dive, sometimes we have little dive packages where we will take you on a dive and rent you the gear for a deal price.

[project.one]

People keep wondering why should I dive in BC?

Well, how about this. Scuba Diver Magazine (One of the world leading Dive Mags) rated BC Diving as;

- 1st in Macro Life
- 2nd in Big Life
- 1st in Wall Dives
- 3rd in Wreck Dives
- 1st Healthiest Environment

Macro Life means we have the most to see for smaller life underwater. Theres everything down there to see. We also have lots of larger animals that are friendly and safe to see. SeaLions, Whales, Fish, and much more! Wall dives! Walls are increadable and by far some of my favorite types of dives! So much life and color to see! Wreck dives, ships, battle ships, planes, and more! And, we've got the Healthiest Environment to dive in. It means our waters are clean, clear, and everything has bright color to it and is alive!

As for the cold? Its worth it and its not that big of a deal compaired to what your missing!
Ive worked in the tropics. And I can tell you that while its nice to be able to wear just a baithing suit and a tank and go diving, theres WAY more to see and do out here in our waters then in warm waters. I am a true believer that our BC diving is the best in the world, and Id rather do a day of 'cold' diving (even though its really not that cold right now anymore) then do a week of warm water diving in the tropics!

Hope I answered your questions. If I didnt, or if you have more, please let me know.

Still looking for some dive buddies though lol

[junglequeen]

Originally Posted by project.one

It had been done before. People working in the Dive Industry as a Dive Master only. However, if's a lot harder to get a job as only a Dive Master. You need lots of expierence and a load of specialities, and usually shops will not hire Dive Masters unless they've already been working in the industry. Usually a shop will only hire a new DM if they trained them. But it is possable, but only in the Asia countries. Ive never heard of a Dive Master working as only a DM over here.
If you are keen on working in the dive industry, getting your instructors ticket is a must. Dive Masters are the ones who just kinda go over to Asia somewhere and need to make a couple bucks. To make an actual job of it you need to be an Instructor for sure.

thanks - thats what I figured.
Instructors it is then!

[project.one]

Originally Posted by junglequeen

thanks - thats what I figured.
Instructors it is then!

If you need more info or have more questions about becoming an instructor feel free to hit me up. As well as if your planning on doing your IDC in BC (Which is your best bet, BC Instructors are rated as some of the best in the world) then i know some of the better places to go for it.

[t-skywalker]

the only gear i could have used is now in 100 mile house. lame cause i would have loved to go

[project.one]

Originally Posted by t-skywalker

the only gear i could have used is now in 100 mile house. lame cause i would have loved to go

We rent gear out. Pretty cheap too. Not to mention I own like 3 sets of gear personaly, lol!

[t-skywalker]

^^so how scary is vancouver waters under there? hehehe

[project.one]

Originally Posted by t-skywalker

^^so how scary is vancouver waters under there? hehehe

Originally Posted by ME

People keep wondering why should I dive in BC?

Well, how about this. Scuba Diver Magazine (One of the world leading Dive Mags) rated BC Diving as;

- 1st in Macro Life
- 2nd in Big Life
- 1st in Wall Dives
- 3rd in Wreck Dives
- 1st Healthiest Environment

Macro Life means we have the most to see for smaller life underwater. Theres everything down there to see. We also have lots of larger animals that are friendly and safe to see. SeaLions, Whales, Fish, and much more! Wall dives! Walls are increadable and by far some of my favorite types of dives! So much life and color to see! Wreck dives, ships, battle ships, planes, and more! And, we've got the Healthiest Environment to dive in. It means our waters are clean, clear, and everything has bright color to it and is alive!

Vancouver has some of the best diving Ive done in my 6 years of diving.

Im going for a dive tomarrow after work in Vancouver (I get to try out my new dry suit <insert school girl giggle here>). It will be my first dive of this years summer. Ill let you know how it goes when I get home ;)

[project.one]

ALSO: Its that time of the year again! The Six-Gill Sharks are coming up from the depth's, and should be viewable again Aug.1.
Im arranging a trip with my dive shop to go see them this year. Anyone who wants to come should let me know asap! Spots will fill fast!

*Req for this trip, PADI Advanced Open Water cert or equal to. And you should be an active diver within this year. Would greatly help if you had Night Diver and Deep Diver. Both or either. Dry Suit is a must!

[t-skywalker]

if i get a roommate ill be totally interested to come!!! very serious. i mean for a regular dive

[project.one]

Originally Posted by t-skywalker

if i get a roommate ill be totally interested to come!!! very serious

Let me know. We can work out some kinda deal for you, no worries!