Yeah, man, PADI’s the worst. THE WORST! But what about those of us who don’t do tech diving, don’t have much interest, but still want to go diving? And do shops recognize IANTD certification?
Totally ya Tim. IANTD gives certified Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses just like PADI, and they are recognized internationally, though they are not as popular as PADI coz the latter are the masters of marketing.
TIm Seah
December 24, 2010 - 12:32 AMYeah, man, PADI’s the worst. THE WORST! But what about those of us who don’t do tech diving, don’t have much interest, but still want to go diving? And do shops recognize IANTD certification?
3arabawy
December 24, 2010 - 9:21 AMTotally ya Tim. IANTD gives certified Open Water and Advanced Open Water courses just like PADI, and they are recognized internationally, though they are not as popular as PADI coz the latter are the masters of marketing.
TIm Seah
December 24, 2010 - 11:53 AMHmmm. Next step for me is either Rescue Diver or Dive Master. Tempted to do it with IANTD. Thanks for the tip!
3arabawy
December 26, 2010 - 2:31 AMI recommend my instructor Ismail Marzouk. He’s really really great. I’m more than happy to put you in touch with him if you wanna do any courses.