Scuba Diving

SiHH · 25 Sep 2006 at 10:33

I am thinking about doing a 'try dive' to see if this is something I would like to progress as a hobby/interest.

I understand there is not a single regulatory board for scuba diving in the world but the main two organisations that are available in this country are PADI, and the BSAC.

I would be interested to find out people opinions on both and what are the pros / cons on each of these with regard to training.

Thanks

SiHH · 25 Sep 2006 at 10:51

Cheers for the comments.

From what I've read the BSAC have more emphasis on "Rescue" which I guess is very important !

SiHH · 25 Sep 2006 at 10:52

philstanbridge said:
I would love to do this too, but.. I tried it in the local pool and have major problems with fins and my feet! I get serious cramp almost straight away and find I'm better off without the fins - but this defeats the object under the water as you need the propulsion (even though my feet are natural flippers) is there anyway round this?

Get a sea scooter

SiHH · 25 Sep 2006 at 12:50

Some good comments on this thread, thanks for all the advice.

I think as someone said as its a try dive it doesnt really matter so will just go for one and see if I like it.

Budget wise I probably cant afford to go away to all the trips abroad that a lot of clubs arrange so I would be a very occasional diver anyway.

Still undecided on which route to take but I really want a "sea scooter"