[Gary Jeffries]

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Some views would be interesting - if you have RD, 5 specialities and the requisite number of dives, is this cert worthwhile (either in UK or abroad) or a total waste of money?

 

[Gary Jeffries]

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Just about finished DM - pretty much only the kit exchange and skill circuit to do - but was just wondering whether to get this ticket too?

 

[Gary Jeffries]

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All pretty much as I expected. I went the DM route, but was asked the question by some OW students.

Although I didn't say as much to the students, my view is that, as a cert, it seems to have limited credibility...... ie send your kelloggs tokens and get a shiny new cert card. By contrast, I've also spoken to a number of DMs and Instructors who also carry the MSD card so they're not bothered by people when they're pleasure diving.

I don't know any non-pro with this cert, so its hard to judge how it is seen in the (overseas, for example) dive community. From the comments on here, "not v well" is the answer!