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Thanks to all who have added input on my question! It seems like both agencies are as good as their instructors. Another question I've got came from what "acelockco" said about dive shops. if I was vacationing and I was not padi certified but sdi or tdi would the dive shop not recognize my certification. What is/are the main purpose of the dive shops? Would I not be allowed to Dive certain places because of my certification?
Originally Posted by acelockco
No, they are all universally accepted anywhere. The only difference is when getting a job. Generally you have to be certified by the agency that the business is affiliated with. There are times that some shops like to have the additional ability to certify divers with other agencies, but that is not usually the case.
Hi
I am also a beginner. So it doesn't really matter which agency we choose unless we wish to go for job..Right?
And what if we want to advance the scuba courses? Like if I have the basic open water course from SDI and wish to got for the advanced one through PADI..? Wouldn't there be any restriction and/or extra charges for sure?
Thank You.
No worries, one nice thing is when you are advancing from your basic course to Advanced, you can change agencies. That is nice as you are not locked into one agency, plus you can get an opportunity to check out the differences 1st hand. No restrictions or extra charges either!
And even if you do decide to go for a SCUBA job, your first few classes still don't matter. So go with whatever shop, agency, or instructor you feel most comfortable with as that is the top priority....well second to getting certified! You are in for an amazing adventure, glad to see another diver in the making!
acelockco, Thanks for answering this I had the same question. I am taking my SDI Open Water Class Saturday and Sunday.
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