Scuba Diving

[Greg]

currently not in Singapore now but will be back next month....

 

Can get you in contact with the guy I was telling you about.....

[PJR]

Wah so much post already...hm....am itchin for a trip...but must go get my regulators serviced first....anyone wif recommendation?just do some checks and maybe replace some o-rings and washers.....thanks:smile:

[Guest enHANZed]

think mostly dunt own their own regulators

[jungleboy111]

Originally posted by FX PJR@May 17 2004, 11:31 AM

Wah so much post already...hm....am itchin for a trip...but must go get my regulators serviced first....anyone wif recommendation?just do some checks and maybe replace some o-rings and washers.....thanks:smile:

I think Scuba Corner services regulators and BCs... you can check it out...

 

http://www.scubacorner.com.sg/

[PJR]

Originally posted by jungleboy111@May 18 2004, 10:22 PM

I think Scuba Corner services regulators and BCs... you can check it out...

 

http://www.scubacorner.com.sg/

Thanks bro.

[Greg]

any trips in the coming months???

[yappiez]

Here's some underwater pics for u'all divers.

Hope u like it.

 

Underwater photos.

[floppy]

A friend is organising the following trip:

 

Departing from Singapore on Friday, 6 Aug, for a 3D2N escapades to the island of Perhentian. Staying at the Coral View resort, which offers seaside dining and snorkelling right at the front of the resort. Prinstine blue waters surround the island, and most importantly, the island is not crowded (unlike redang). Enjoy the stretch of fine white sandy beach. No need to jostle for the food, the queue for the buffet and the clutter and chatter of a typical marhet.

 

Activities on the island include Diving, Snorkelling, canoeing and jungle treking. Most importantly, lots of time to interact and make new friends. And on the way back, head for the famous stuff crab at Kemamam.

 

The rooms are limited and is first-come-first-serve. Prices quoted are inclusive of meals of the island, boat trips, snorkelling trip. Diving rates at flat at RM$120 for 2 boat dives and above (the cheapest around, no need to bring anything at all)....

 

Interested? PM me, i can forward you the roomthen forward his email.

[AH--SENG]

hi guys!i am a newbie to diving..but had just enrol to go diving next mth to pular aur....this is my 1st time....keke...

[kuningchong]

guys, need your help.

 

-you guys know of any not so ex but respectable school/shop that offers basic diving course?

 

-what is the average cost?(including the gears and accomodation if offer overseas dive)

 

-what is the program of a typical basic course like?

 

 

 

want to go learn so can enjoy the underwater world

 

many thanks:smile:

[tempest]

The permutation are aplenty, it all depends on the depth of your pocket. Perhaps you can give an indication on how much you wanna spend? For Aur, I spent about $400+ in 02. There were 2 3-hour lessons on a weekday night on one week followed by 2 3-hour pool lesson the next week.

 

And on the same weekend of the pool lesson, we departed for Aur on Friday evening: Saturday 3 dives and Sunday morning 1 dive. After that, return to Singapore.

 

Need more info?

 

Cheers dude!

[kuningchong]

thanks tempest.

my friend found something similiar to what you said for $430.

only diff is they are offering tioman.

 

one more question from me

-whats the advance course like and what is the aga cost?

 

 

 

cheers

:cheer:

[Guest enHANZed]

advanced is cheaper if i never remember wrongly ....u go deeper and longer ... thats all i remember learning ... and ya get to learn how to use the compass and stuff ( very confusing sh*t for me )

[kuningchong]

enHANZed, thanks for your reply.

 

just saw that floppy have inserted a link in the earlier pages, guess i too kan chiong to post to ask.. paiseh.

probably going to learn in aug... hope to be in time to go with you guys if you guys going together

 

 

:cheer:

[Guest enHANZed]

but best thing of all ....advanced divers get to do night dives!

[tempest]

Originally posted by kuningchong@Jul 24 2004, 03:58 AM

thanks tempest.

my friend found something similiar to what you said for $430.

only diff is they are offering tioman.

 

one more question from me

-whats the advance course like and what is the aga cost?

 

 

 

cheers

:cheer:

Hi buddy,

 

I have appended a few URLs for you to look at. Advanced diving allows you to select 'electives' unlike OWD which is a standard course. Waikiki Dive Centre is the one that sponsors Class 95 and Friendly Waters Sea Sports was the place I took my OWD. The other URLs are for you to browse and perhaps learn more about the hierarchy and structure of various diving courses. May them be of use to you. Cheers!

 

http://www.fishermenscuba.com/

 

http://www.padi.com/english/default.asp?o=ap

 

Waikiki Dive Centre

 

http://www.cyberway.com.sg/~johnlpl/

 

Friendly Waters Sea Sports

 

http://www.friendlywaters.com.sg/

[Guest enHANZed]

i also took my OW @ waikiki ....worked for john and got my course free

[kuningchong]

thanks for the info guys

[tempest]

I was looking around for advance divers' course recently. The usual accreditation was done by PADI or SSI. But according to a friend, there's also International Associations of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD). It is said to be more intensive and thus, perceivedly more comprehensive. I don't really mind whichever association I get my cert from but it has to be accepted anywhere. Any of you guys aware of this company?

 

Their website is: http://www.iantd.com/

[floppy]

Originally posted by tempest@Nov 5 2004, 09:42 AM

I was looking around for advance divers' course recently. The usual accreditation was done by PADI or SSI. But according to a friend, there's also International Associations of Nitrox and Technical Divers (IANTD). It is said to be more intensive and thus, perceivedly more comprehensive. I don't really mind whichever association I get my cert from but it has to be accepted anywhere. Any of you guys aware of this company?

 

Their website is: http://www.iantd.com/

imho, get 1 from the following: NAUI, PADI or SSI.

 

reason being they r more established and u will have less hassle when dealing with foreign dive operators (hey! they r as kiasu and kiasi as singaporeans )

[tempest]

Originally posted by floppy@Nov 5 2004, 02:05 PM

imho, get 1 from the following: NAUI, PADI or SSI.

 

reason being they r more established and u will have less hassle when dealing with foreign dive operators (hey! they r as kiasu and kiasi as singaporeans )

Yea, I am feeling a bit apprehensive about IANTD as well. Pay money to learn and then not accepted, quite a waste of time man...

[Guest BoBOKik]

not bad eh... good to see a small group of bikers here that are also interested in SCUBA...

 

i oso jus joined into the interestin world of SCUBA..

[cysiong]

wah, got so many biker here as Scuba diver also...

 

Me too, keen to taking advance next yrs...

[fleaz]

woah! glad to see tis thread.

 

anyone have any experience with this company "eco adventures" ?

 

they're offering an international recreational diving license, 2 classroom sessions, 2 pool training sessions and 2 open water training, full gear inclusive at pulau hantu. course fees of $349.

 

any comments?

[Guest enHANZed]

way too expensive...i got an offer for $199 for a local water course BUT i deleted the email already ...you can search for friendly waters dive centre or something like that on the net ... they are having a promotion now