scuba diving

[elephant]

hi guys/gals

 

I want to take up scuba diving,

 

1) is it cheaper to do it in singapore or go overseas?

 

2) any recommendation for a good dive shops to approach?

 

3) i just want to get the PADI, the cheapest way possible,

I am a student on a budget

 

kumsia for advice

[-ResiDue-]

overseas definately cheaper...

maybe thailand or vietnam..

i know vietnam in nha trang definately have a few dive schools...

but dunno whether padi certified or not....

[cheekoon]

I think Scuba prices are standard throughout the world... its not much of a difference maybe 100 at most. Its more important to know who can provide the right safety for the the bucks. From the functionality of the equipment to the skill and attitude of the instructors to the air refill station. You never knows what kind of air gets compressed inside the tank. So, go for safety and track records. Its not worth risking your life for cheap stuffs. Also, if you do it with local operators, you get in touch with a bunnch of scuba enthusiasts to do the dive with you after the course.

 

I would go overseas for the better view thats all.

[-ResiDue-]

cheekoon, u a scuba diver???

any reccomendations for schools in singapore?

[skai]

i'm with this centre http://www.waikikidive.com/

 

their packages are slightly more expensive, but they are reputable and the instructors and dive masters are all very friendly.

 

the season for the malaysian waters like P.Aur and Tioman are closed due to the monsoon season. the next trip are in March. so if you want to take up scuba diving now, the only place is P.Hantu, which i wont really recommend cos the visibility is very poor.. around 5 metres compared to tioman (15m) and aur (20m)

[-ResiDue-]

thanx skai!..

i've been to pulau hantu...

damn big centipedes!

[skai]

haha i haven been to hantu. heard theres baby seahorses!

[L.I.B]

interesting..

[-ResiDue-]

really??

never see...

but the water is definately clearer than anywhere near mainland....

i kayaked there....

granted it was with obs....

lucky no need pay anything....

i knew one brazilian guy who went diving in th waters near the southern islands...

the pics he took not bad...

visibility of course can't compare to other places..

& colour also cannot..

but can see some interesting animals....

a really really bih jellyfish..

& a sea turtle....

a few small fishes

& a loch ness monster!

ahahaha....

okok..not a loch ness monster...

but i wanna go diving in deep deep waters..

where you can see a sunfish or manta ray or something..

but for now, it's just a dream:bounce:

[J.D.]

Originally posted by cephelix@Nov 15 2006, 01:50 PM

really??

never see...

but the water is definately clearer than anywhere near mainland....

i kayaked there....

granted it was with obs....

lucky no need pay anything....

i knew one brazilian guy who went diving in th waters near the southern islands...

the pics he took not bad...

visibility of course can't compare to other places..

& colour also cannot..

but can see some interesting animals....

a really really bih jellyfish..

& a sea turtle....

a few small fishes

& a loch ness monster!

ahahaha....

okok..not a loch ness monster...

but i wanna go diving in deep deep waters..

where you can see a sunfish or manta ray or something..

but for now, it's just a dream:bounce:

Sunfish... Go bali in Oct .... sure can c ....

[-ResiDue-]

really ar?

eh, jd, u sell ur tw now u riding what bike ar?

haizzz...must learn to dive first...

must save money...maybe in a few yrs time..

but still dreaming...

[J.D.]

Originally posted by cephelix@Nov 15 2006, 02:27 PM

really ar?

eh, jd, u sell ur tw now u riding what bike ar?

haizzz...must learn to dive first...

must save money...maybe in a few yrs time..

but still dreaming...

No diving license... still can c sunfish at BKK siam paragon underwater world...

alamak u never c my little avatar below??

[-ResiDue-]

BKK siam???

thailand?

no money go anywhere..

already spending money to go vietnam in dec...

oh yah..

sorry sorry:sweat:

mola mola...the biggest bony fish in the world...

[hailang_82]

Can try friendly water sports too.

 

http://www.friendlywaters.com.sg

 

The services are not bad. Last trip is tis weekend. But i dun think u can make it considering u need to take theory and pool lessons.

 

Price wise.. it is quite reasonable.

 

Try taking lessons locally and join the dives overseas.. U wun get much to see things when u r doing drills. Not much difference.

[-ResiDue-]

agree agree....

umm, thinking of taking diving once i finish sch...

so i have more resources...

what's the price range?

[hailang_82]

ard 200 for local dives....

 

400 for pulau aur...

 

Occasionally, different sch will have different promotions... u got to keep a look out...

[-ResiDue-]

ok...

diving training?

[hailang_82]

Yes. Diving training.

 

Leisure diving is alot cheaper.. cos of the certs plus examination.

[-ResiDue-]

ooooo...

eh, that's quite cheap...$200 for a local dive training....

i thougt it would be like $600+ for the local ones

[hailang_82]

Ya.. that cheap but it is only available during the moonsoon period which is from dec-feb... otherwise.. ard 400++ and the training ground is at msia.. more things to see....

 

Got to depend on u...

[-ResiDue-]

ahahaha..

that one cheating sia...

so there is a possibility that it may rain during ur classes?

if rain how?

class cancelled or postponed?

got refund?

[hailang_82]

wat cheating?

 

raining? does it matter? u r under the water anyway..

 

when u r learning riding.. rainng also got classes.. not to mention diving...

[-ResiDue-]

but choppy water mah...

not dangerous?

sekali the currents sweep u away...

then become like umizaru

[hailang_82]

for open water.. u r having drills below... holding on to a rope.. u will not feel the choppy water... maybe strong currents..

 

tt's why during the tsunaimi in thailand.. all divers are all safe..

[-ResiDue-]

ooooo..

okok..thanx for the info..

oh, saw a documentary on raja empat..

in indonesia..

very nice waters..

but dunno whether can dive or not..