PDA

View Full Version : New DiveCon

BottomDweller
September 22nd, 2008, 10:49 PM
Well, it's a done deal. I'm now a DiveCon. We finished up our training last weekend, but I waited to say anything until SSI processed my paperwork. So I've now, as one member of this forum so creatively worded it awhile back, gone to "the dark side."
steve2281
September 22nd, 2008, 11:02 PM
Congradulations!!
theskull
September 23rd, 2008, 02:06 AM
Well done! Enjoy.

theskull
scububa
September 23rd, 2008, 08:29 AM
Congratulations. You have the con ;)
nauifins73
September 23rd, 2008, 08:56 AM
Congrats from one to another!!!!! :D I'm 10552
DeepDiverBob
September 23rd, 2008, 08:57 AM
I'm 10552

I wouldn't have guessed a day over 30...;)
brettbyers
September 23rd, 2008, 09:34 AM
Congratulations. Is a SSI Divecon the same as a PADI divemaster?
BottomDweller
September 23rd, 2008, 12:15 PM
Congratulations. Is a SSI Divecon the same as a PADI divemaster?

DiveCon is a combination of DM and Assistant Instructor, so it's the same as a PADI Assistant Instructor. We can teach the pool and classroom portions of the training under the supervision of an instructor and help with training in the open water. We can also teach snorkeling, Try Scuba sessions, and conduct scuba skills reviews for certified divers who need a refresher.
BottomDweller
September 23rd, 2008, 12:17 PM
Thanks, all!
do it easy
September 23rd, 2008, 05:08 PM
Congrats!!! Don't forget to get out and dive just for fun every once and again to keep things fresh.
BottomDweller
September 23rd, 2008, 11:28 PM
Congrats from one to another!!!!! :D I'm 10552

Cool! I'm 49276! And yes, DDBob's comment on your post was hilarious!

And yes, I'm already seeing that getting out just for fun dives is going to be a challenge, especially since I don't have a regular buddy. I'll do my best, though.
theskull
September 24th, 2008, 02:56 AM
You will find yourself presented with many new potential buddies through helping with classes. Make sure you tell the students how important actual diving is to boosting their skills and offer to go with them.

theskull
BottomDweller
September 24th, 2008, 11:52 AM
You will find yourself presented with many new potential buddies through helping with classes. Make sure you tell the students how important actual diving is to boosting their skills and offer to go with them.

theskull

Ah, good plan. Thanks for the advice! I'm open to any more advice you might have, too. :)
Wkndbum
September 24th, 2008, 07:11 PM
I'm already seeing that getting out just for fun dives is going to be a challenge, especially since I don't have a regular buddy. I'll do my best, though.

Oh sure, now that you're a Dive Con, ya kick me to the curb.:D
BottomDweller
September 24th, 2008, 11:07 PM
Oh sure, now that you're a Dive Con, ya kick me to the curb.:D

Oh yeah?! Who went to Mexico without me? Hmm?