Adventure Diving Frequently Asked Questions

Every dive training agency would like to have you believe that they are " the best ". They would

love for you to wear t-shirts with their name on it advertising their "brand" of training. The truth is

other than some terminology and a few semantics, most dive training agencies are very similar

and all of the major training agencies are governed by one set of standards that dictate the

basic curriculum and general skills that must be completed in order to earn a certification. You

just want to dive! Let the professionals at Adventure Diving explain the three step certification

NITROX diving gas reduces the amount of Nitrogen that is absorbed in your body over the

duration of a dive. If used properly, it can significantly reduce the possibility of some gas

related injuries while diving. Most divers that use NITROX regularly also report staying warmer

and are generally less fatigued after multiple dives. We could write a small book here on the

benefits and perceptions of diving NITROX. If you have any interest or questions about NITROX

Can I take specialty and advanced courses if my open water certification isn't SDI?

Yes. Divers can take SDI specialty courses even if your Open Water Certification is

with another dive training agency. Almost all courses transfer straight across certification

Yes. Divers holding a certification from another dive training agency may crossover to SDI

or may use their existing certification to continue on in their training. There are some restrictions

on Dive Masters, Assistant Instructors, Instructors, and technical courses. Ask an instructor

for information if you are interested in crossing over. To get a new card, we need a copy of

your current card, a copy of your last dive, and a completed SDI card application. The cost is

$25.00 plus tax. There is no photo required which helps to keep you diving with lower cost since

Adventure Diving stocks and sells only high quality scuba diving equipment that meets or

exceeds most international standards. Before you buy, bring signed written proof of your quote

and give us a chance to meet or beat that price with equal or better equipment! We have everyday

low prices on equipment that are in line with most retail dive centers and the internet! Adventure

Diving uses bulk purchasing to provide better pricing. We want you to feel great about your

equipment purchase knowing that you got the best equipment at a great price. Our certified

technicians set up your equipment to the manufacturer's specifications, check for life support

recalls, and service your equipment annually to keep you where you want to be! If you don't see

something you want, just ask an instructor and we can probably get it for you from a cooperative

dive facility that works with us yet carries a different manufacturers equipment!

Adventure Diving has 40 sets of high quality, well maintained, diving equipment with air / nitrox

dive computers and weight integrated buoyancy control devices for people who would rather

rent than purchase equipment. Essentially, it comes down to costs. If you rent enough times,

you could eventually pay for most of your equipment and the annual service without the equipment

to show for your expense. If you dive often, it's definitely worth the cost to purchase equipment.

People who buy gear will participate in a sport more, are generally safer, and derive more