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Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- How old do you have to be?
- How
much does SCUBA classes cost?
- What is
included in the course price?
- What kind of equipment
do I need to begin the course?
- What about sharks?
- What about barracuda?
- Can I
wear my jewelry while SCUBA diving?
- Is one SCUBA
organization better than another?
It depends on the certifying agency. The ages for the certification
agencies that we use are: 10 years old for PADI and 12 years old for
NAUI.
The cost varies depending on the class you decide to take. You can
expect a range from $249 to $499.
For open-water courses, at Depth Perception, this price includes your
books, dive tables, and any necessary DVDs. It also includes use of a
BCD (Buoyancy Control Device), scuba cylinders (tanks), regulator, and
wet suit if needed.
You will need a mask, snorkel, dive booties, and fins suitable for
SCUBA diving. You will also need weights (about 12 pounds to begin
with). We recommend you come by Depth Perception Dive Center for help
with what type equipment is suitable for SCUBA diving. Don't waste
your money on improper equipment.
Sharks are actually a rare occurance and you'll find that most SCUBA
divers are delighted to see them. Most of the time when sharks are
encountered, we catch a glimpse of them as they are swimming away from
us. It is rare to see a shark just swimming around unless you are
participating in a "shark feeding" which is illegal in the State of
Florida!
Barracuda are curious and will hover around and watch divers. Much
like sharks, they have received some bad publicity in the past, but
you'll find they are quite harmless in the water.
Yes, but we recommend against it only because you run a good risk of
losing it. You may have heard that sharks are attracted to shiny
objects (like fisherman's lures), however this rarely poses a problem
for divers because sharks don't like the bubbles produced by SCUBA
regulators.
They are a little different in philosophy, but all teach the SCUBA
diving "basics," that are essential to being a safe, competent diver.
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