Learning to dive?

[hoosierdoc]

Lot of trust in those in control topside

Yeah, and probably no spare regulator if your buddy has problems either.

 

[Bill B]

Yeah, and probably no spare regulator if your buddy has problems either.

From 20 feet? surface.

 

[hoosierdoc]

From 20 feet? surface.

Entanglement? Lots of situations possible.

Brownies Third Lung Hookah Diving Systems Floating VS Electric and Battery Application

There are some cool systems out there now

http://www.scubabreather.com/Dive-units.html

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Divers Supply Indy/ has always treated me well. They offer great diving classes. I haven't been there in four years though.

 

[mbills2223]

Divers Supply Indy/ has always treated me well. They offer great diving classes. I haven't been there in four years though.

They have an incredible shop and very helpful staff. Can't speak to their lessons but I'm sure it's indicative.

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Goose's Scuba Shack in Dyer is where I am going to take some courses. It is a little closer than Indy.

Goose's Scuba Shack - Learn to Dive Today!

 

[xdmstu]

The wife and I got our basic and advanced open water certs years ago from Midwest Scuba, now located in Avon, IN. The owner Tom, and his various divemasters were great. Took my gear there for several years for regular service.

A little over a year ago we took a trip with Divers Supply Indy and had a fantastic time. The trip host, Mark Philips, is one of their main dive instructors. We were able to also get our Night and Deep certs while on the trip. They have a huge new store on the east side of Indy off Post Rd... and it is next door to Family Indoor Shooting Range (formerly Pop Guns) should you want to make it a full shopping trip... though I admit I haven't been back since it changed hands. Divers Supply Indy also has a smaller, northeast location off 86th near Zionsville Rd, but haven't been to it for a while.

As if firearms weren't an expensive enough hobby... scuba has its own appeal for gear/gadget/tech lovers.

 

[OIIIIIO]

I'm not certain, but you might be able to do all your classroom stuff online, then finish your water work down in Florida.

 

[jdmack79]

I'm not certain, but you might be able to do all your classroom stuff online, then finish your water work down in Florida.

You are absolutely correct. PADI Open Water classes can be taken online. When you get to FL you could do you pool/confined water and open water sessions.

Open Water Diver - Scuba Courses, Training & Adventures - Professional Association of Diving Instructors

 

[Scarecrow]

If you are on Facebook, we have a diving group called Indiana Scuba Divers. All your questions can be answered there. If you have trouble finding it, just PM me.

 

[loony1]

I got my initial PADI cert from Diver's Supply Indy, but I'm sure there has to be someone doing certification in Lafayette. If not, Diver's Supply did a good job.

This, but it was organized by IUPUI and my wife used thrm 10 yrs ago. Good people and a good shop.

 

[Scarecrow]

This is from the Indiana SCUBA Divers Facebook page:

Hey all! If you are around the greater Lafayette area (or surrounding areas), you should check out the new Greater Lafayette Dive Club! We are assimilating a new club for divers in, and around the area and would love to get the word out! Please help us do this!

Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 16th, but the location is TBA, so do a search for our Facebook group so you can stay informed!

 

[JokerGirl]

Divers Supply Indy/ has always treated me well. They offer great diving classes. I haven't been there in four years though.

Another vote for Divers Supply Indy.

I took both my Advanced Open Water cert and Rescue/Safety Diver cert with them a number of years ago through IUPUI. Stubby is a fantastic teacher. Hoping to go for my Divemaster cert soon.

I'd skip the Snuba also. I just wouldn't trust it. Also, find yourself a disposable underwater camera to use, as what you'll experience is something you never want to forget.

 

[actaeon277]

You guys don't trusf the operators for snuba, yet you trust them to charge your air tanks?
And I think the OP had a thread about the go pro camera, so probably don't need the disposable camera.

 

[hornadylnl]

You guys don't trusf the operators for snuba, yet you trust them to charge your air tanks?
And I think the OP had a thread about the go pro camera, so probably don't need the disposable camera.

Yep, I've got a GoPro so I'll have video. I don't have time to do a scuba cert before I leave and we'll only be at each port for 8-12 hours. Not going to spend my vacation time in the Bahamas, Coco Cay, and Key West in a class room. I figure if I really like the snuba, I'll take scuba classes later and have the cert for any future vacations. Also, I don't do the facebook thing.

 

[25mux]

I help run a dive training company. We do both public safety and recreational scuba classes and we are based out of Crawfordsville. You can check out our website at
Huber Dive Services
Let me know what you think, and as the business manager, I can get you an INGO discount.

 

[BE Mike]

You say that you aren't a very good swimmer. If I were in your shoes, I'd first take swimming lessons, so you are comfortable in the water. It may preclude panic setting in when something goes wrong. Follow that up with PADI training.