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Scuba Diving

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pipo Newbie

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hey peeps,

 

i'm interested in diving n world love to go see the world underwater.. but the problem is i'm not good at swimming.. and most of the courses offered stated must be able to thread water and swim a few metres.. There will be test conducted right? if i fail that, i would not be able to take the course n my 400plus fee burnt.. any suggestions? i heard if go tioman take no need this requiremtn but can still get the license.. right?

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scubasimon Newbie

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hi...i wouldn't recommend you take any short cuts when it comes to getting your diving certificate. frankly, the tests are quite straightforward and i am sure with some training, anyone will be able to pass them confidently.

 

bear in mind that diving schools are not here to fail you, rather, they want to make sure you pass so you will go on dive trips with them over time.

 

furthermore, taking short cuts means you will continue to not have any water confidence...how enjoyable will your dives be if that is the case?

 

so...just go for it...train...and you will have no problems passing and gaining your water confidence. i find that confidence makes the whole experience so much better.

 

all the best!

 

hey peeps,

 

i'm interested in diving n world love to go see the world underwater.. but the problem is i'm not good at swimming.. and most of the courses offered stated must be able to thread water and swim a few metres.. There will be test conducted right? if i fail that, i would not be able to take the course n my 400plus fee burnt.. any suggestions? i heard if go tioman take no need this requiremtn but can still get the license.. right?

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maddog Newbie

maddog

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hey peeps,

 

i'm interested in diving n world love to go see the world underwater.. but the problem is i'm not good at swimming.. and most of the courses offered stated must be able to thread water and swim a few metres.. There will be test conducted right? if i fail that, i would not be able to take the course n my 400plus fee burnt.. any suggestions? i heard if go tioman take no need this requiremtn but can still get the license.. right?

 

All I can say is that don't become a dive incident statistic.

MD

 

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pipo Newbie

pipo

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hi...i wouldn't recommend you take any short cuts when it comes to getting your diving certificate. frankly, the tests are quite straightforward and i am sure with some training, anyone will be able to pass them confidently.

 

bear in mind that diving schools are not here to fail you, rather, they want to make sure you pass so you will go on dive trips with them over time.

 

furthermore, taking short cuts means you will continue to not have any water confidence...how enjoyable will your dives be if that is the case?

 

so...just go for it...train...and you will have no problems passing and gaining your water confidence. i find that confidence makes the whole experience so much better.

 

all the best!

 

All I can say is that don't become a dive incident statistic.[/QUhmm... dun noe when i will learn how to swim... haha... thanks any way guys...
Bad_Man Newbie

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hey peeps,

 

i'm interested in diving n world love to go see the world underwater.. but the problem is i'm not good at swimming.. and most of the courses offered stated must be able to thread water and swim a few metres.. There will be test conducted right? if i fail that, i would not be able to take the course n my 400plus fee burnt.. any suggestions? i heard if go tioman take no need this requiremtn but can still get the license.. right?

I agree with the comment above that you should not be looking for any short-cuts since U are the one going to be in the water and any attempts to skip the swim test will not be beneficial to U.

 

however...I personally feel that the swim test is not meant to test your swimming skills....it is meant to test your water confidence level.As long as U can get from 1 end of the pool to the other end...U pass the swimming part....no restrictions on the style used and no time limit....meaning U can basically do back stroke and float yourself to the other side slowly.Breast stroke/frog style also can.

 

as for the trap water part...the idea is to keep ur head/nose over water for 10minutes...so U can alternate between trapping water and back stroke(without stroke).I have seen a lady clear it by just floating on her back alone.

 

there...its not THAT difficult isnt it?....they are not training NDU divers....:cheeky:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

Bad_Man Newbie

Bad_Man

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yeah, let's org a sbf diving trip

we are awaiting your leadership...:angel:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

ronz Newbie

ronz

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hello hello anyone wanna form a group and learn diving?

whats the minimum amount of group that can learn together?

form group cheaper right? many experts here can advise?

local or overseas learning centre also can

1) ron..

Cheers.

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maddog Newbie

maddog

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we are awaiting your leadership...:angel:

 

u forgot la, i'm sweeper, not leader

MD

 

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Bad_Man Newbie

Bad_Man

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u forgot la, i'm sweeper, not leader

neber mind...we turn the other side...sweeper can become leader.:angel:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

Bad_Man Newbie

Bad_Man

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hello hello anyone wanna form a group and learn diving?

whats the minimum amount of group that can learn together?

form group cheaper right? many experts here can advise?

local or overseas learning centre also can

1) ron..

If U can form group of course can get better price...but not able to give U a price here because I am not operating a dive centre...U want I can make recommendations but I will not post it here because it is personal recommendation...not sales pitch.

 

Group is definitely the bigger the better....as long as U people can fix a weekend trip(Friday evening to Sunday night)...the rest of the course(theory and pool) can be more flexible since people have different schedules...but do cater enough time to finish the theory and pool before going on trip.

 

Theory-wise I think it is now being done online so there is no real big issue on it...not sure if they require U to come in dive shop and see training video or not...this one U have to find out....Pool-session is usually 2 pool sessions on weekday evenings...approx 7pm to 9pm per session....so going by my schedule last time....Monday and Wednesday go dive shop for theory(my time no online training)....tuesday and thursday go pool....friday evening leave for trip to one of the malaysian islands...Pulau Tioman...Dayang....Aur....depending on what U want.

 

Groups I have seen are colleagues...school/classmates....army friends...not yet a forum group....should be quite interesting to see it really come to fruit....:cheeky:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

moccajava Newbie

moccajava

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i read someone wanted to find lumix housing? would be damn tough... i had to order the housing for my dmc-tz5 online from australia. lucky plaza shops and SLS shops pretty much ******** promise the world to say they have stock and keep playing around with you till you give up... my wise words... jz order online to keep your sanity.

I am The Great Cornholio!

And a Gringo...

I have no Bunghole...

maddog Newbie

maddog

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i read someone wanted to find lumix housing? would be damn tough... i had to order the housing for my dmc-tz5 online from australia. lucky plaza shops and SLS shops pretty much ******** promise the world to say they have stock and keep playing around with you till you give up... my wise words... jz order online to keep your sanity.

 

try Parisilk Electronics at Holland Village. Same row as 2am dessert bar. They've not failed me on casings so far

MD

 

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Bad_Man Newbie

Bad_Man

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Organise trip lor, ride and dive... or ride to dive

then where U want to go?

australia...taiwan...thailand...north korea?:angel:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

maddog Newbie

maddog

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then where U want to go?

australia...taiwan...thailand...north korea?:angel:

 

Pulau Hantu

MD

 

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Bad_Man Newbie

Bad_Man

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Pulau Hantu

Hantu dun want lar....so murky dunno see what....

 

but if U can find trip to Pulau Sudong on a Saturday though....I am in.:cheeky:

FN XXXX L - Yamaha RXZ - 2008 to 20??

 

To be old and wise, you must first be young and foolish.

 

What are the odds of having two punctures, on the same tyre, on separate occasions, in a 223km ride?:dozed:

lava Newbie

lava

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Receive this email sometime back.. probably might interest some of you. For more info, email Roy. I dunno him and is not advertising for him.

 

Dive season is back again.

This deal is especially good for the busy professionals, parents with kids who can't afford to go on a weekend trip.

 

I am organising a 1 day, 2 tank dive trip, 20 km off the coast of JB, in the S.China sea in April.

 

Underwater, you'll get......come and find out! If you are a lazy, pampered diver, save some time, buy a DVD on sea animals and watch. Else, get ready for an adventure. The last trip, one diver was................ : )

 

On land, you'll get:

 

1. Transport, 2 ways. (from Singapore, and back)

2. Lunch

3. Water

4. Dinner (You'll never guess what's on the menu, here's a clue, it's illegal to eat this in Singapore. But then, it is ok to eat this in JB.) : )

 

If we have some time, we'll stop by for you to do some shopping, dried ikan bilis, chinchalok, keropok, etc.

 

The price is SGD$165 per diver. Looking for 15 leisure divers. Must be aged 16 years and above. Participants below the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Non diving adult pay SGD$95 each. We'll give you a fishing rod and net. Who knows? you could catch something for dinner. : )

 

So, hurry, what you waiting for. Take action and write in now!

 

Email by Roy Ong ([email protected])

 

New Update

A quick update on the 1 day 2 tank dive trips.

 

11th April - No more seats.

18th April - Still have 3 seats. $165, inclusive transport, lunch, dinner, exclude gear.

 

Those interested to go fishing, $105, inclusive transport, lunch, dinner, exclude gear.

 

New dive trip in May

 

9th May 2010

16th May 2010

 

Early birds booking before 15th April - $150.

After 15th April - $165.

 

Inclusive transport, lunch, dinner, exclude gear.

 

Those who want to go fishing, $95 for early bird booking and paying before 15th April , $105 for those booking after 15th April.

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Seastorm Newbie

Seastorm

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hi guys...anyone have deals for a 2nd hand jet fin...i'm wearign size 9...dun wanna stock up too much gears at home...got riding gears got diving gears...geese

 

I used to have both riding and diving gears at home. Kinda happy when I see my gears actually. :cheeky:

Fins are mostly free size. Jet Fins included. You would probably wanna get the bootie also.

Rebuilding my dreams. But first, the gears

1) WP RS Taichi riding jacket

2) WP riding pants

3) Titanium riding gloves

4) Garmine Nuvi 550 GPS (US$259)

5) WP Komine riding boots

6) Arai Helmet

7) The BIKE of course! :cheeky:

Seastorm Newbie

Seastorm

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i will be going end of june to early july...

 

Keep us posted. may be interested. :angel:

Rebuilding my dreams. But first, the gears

1) WP RS Taichi riding jacket

2) WP riding pants

3) Titanium riding gloves

4) Garmine Nuvi 550 GPS (US$259)

5) WP Komine riding boots

6) Arai Helmet

7) The BIKE of course! :cheeky:

maddog Newbie

maddog

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Fins are mostly free size. Jet Fins included. You would probably wanna get the bootie also.

 

your head la, fins got size one.

MD

 

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