im just got PADI certified, so don know how hard to get buddy with stranger..
of cos, you all (master) deserve to be my buddy la.

Haha.. i no master.. i noob.. got my license same day as u.

I think no need rush down.. slowly equalize go down.. go as ur comfortable but never too fast.. i think normally is 5min or so.. right all sifu?

Nah they will assign and worst case scenario u look out for him/her and they will do the same for u and u synchronise hand signals and u plan and discuss prior to trip and thats the extent of your conversation. I dont think there are people out there who will leave u alone there unless u get separated... If they leave u alone, means he/she gets left alone..

Most times I dive I get assigned to mat sallehs who are very professional who only talk to u during the dive and prep.. once at surface interval they go back to their other mat sallehs.. hehe dont worry too much on this.

I take a long time.. haha.. I tend to panick going down.. I am afraid of heights and most times the going down part scares me.. So it takes awhile for me to calm down and stop taking in air... haha

anyone lookong for new fins?

Hollis F2 fins for sale, friend boughtfrom Adex yesterday, however her legs are still too small to fit the fin.. So shes letting it go for RM400, size is small.. Should probably fit those with size 7-8, maybe. Anyone interested?

Original price is about sgd200, close to rm500.

[WTS] Hollis F2 fins
Price: RM400
Size: Small

This post has been edited by jakesean: Apr 21 2013, 08:52 AM

Where are you/she located? Can i have a look?

Any recommendation fins for small feet. I'm wearing 5@6 shoe size. Yesterday during ADEX tried few S size fins. But look like too big/wide for me..

Try S seize Jetfins?

Not yet.. But don't like the design. Hahaaa

same day with me?

i more worry about the pressure in my ears cos make me pain..
i can't imagine if without the reference line to hold while descent. i mean for newbie really depend on reference line to descent slowly, second can hold tight against strong current.

Yea i also just got my license last week.. haha..

Before u go down u equalize 1st than go down than keep equalizing as u go down. control ur descent by breathing in longer and out faster if u wan to descent slower.. thats how i do it.. so i no need to hold line. hehe..

just try to keep equalizing every time, like every half meter or a meter when going down..

u sound pro
where did u take your license? have you posted the PADI form to Australia?

hahaha, imran why u afraid of current? dont twist too much, otherwise become torpedo...

Don't worry about that, we do have same problem as well. you have to take note of your equalizing and also the weight you carry. how's your buoyancy? remember to equalize early, if you having pain some other problem, try to ascent a few feet and try to equalize again, if still the same, stop your dive immediately and ascent... always remember to dive within your limit...

Guys, what is actually the cost of learning open water diving? Wanted to learn the cert but having problem with budget.

And what kind of shop is recommended around PJ?

Do they have student price?＠．＠

Normal budget range is 1200-1800 depending if ur taking padi ssi or nawi. but that is the range.

Doubt there is student price. for more information about diving feel free to read page 1 of our v2 thread

No la.. share experience only... i did my ow with diver den/ redang kalobg.. they will settle all my things so i waiting for them to call me go take my card.. usibg temporary card now.. haha

hahaha I hate being out of control.... Cliffs and currents and heights.. I am learning a lot about my limits..

anyone interested in getting some stuff from DiveGearExpress.com ?

I got the promotional code from DGE's booth at ADEX last weekend, and to qualify for free shipping to Malaysia, we'll need at least $250 (Instead of the usual $500) to get it shipped for free..

let me know if you're interested in getting some stuff from DGE, we'll see if we can reach $250, and maybe can get some goodies from there..

currently on my cart i have about $80, need about $170 more..