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Old 27-03-08, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Al_Star
Another example is the planned open water course - its 9 days long and will cost probably 4 times what you average PADI class would. Why - well because it will turn out a diver qualified to 30m with nitrox, rescue and very solid diving skills. Again its not because it will make money - it's about setting out what GUE believe is appropriate.
That sounds interesting Al. Is that planned as an entry level course? Or is it designed as a fundamentals precursor after already being in the water for a few dives?

If it's an entry level course then 4 times the cost of a PADI course (which must put it in the region of £1200???) must make the cost quite prohibitive to most divers-to-be who at that stage don't even know if they like it?
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