Updated first page for TT time & venue this coming Friday.
Also for those who request to join FB group, please do inform on thread or PM me so I know who you are. Thanks!

i wanna join fb group! but whats the link?

me too

https://www.facebook.com/groups/588243777855252/

just requested to join fb group

I have just approve everyone, please introduce yourself there with your nickname

http://www.groupon.my/deals/travelcity/Tur..._content=rss_22

5D4N PADI Open Water Dive Course with Beachfront Resort Stay for 2 People in Bali, Indonesia – Puri Madha Beach Bungalow Dive Resort. Limited Groupons

Quite a good price to have Open water course + accomodation included




found a great video, the birth of flamboyant cuttlefish. my favourite. see it in 01:10

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=c33_1366766973





This post has been edited by tantalus: May 7 2013, 11:10 PM

interested taking up scuba diving... are u comfortable with water or the sea?
if no or unsure, go for dsd, discover scuba diving. [refer Page 1 "Discovery Scuba" for more info]
if yes... proceed.

there are few scuba agencies available as stated on "FAQs about Scuba Diving", Page 1 of this thread. Do some study and googling around the web...

which dive center? long answer coz i cannot find shortcut yet...

there r 3 ways (as i know) being certified as a diver,
1. island package,
- choose an island of your (can be you or frens and you) choice
- choose the beach or area that you r interested
- choose the dive center
** how to choose?
- ask frens for their experience
- google and read thru blogs and reviews smartly and not blindly

2. local dive center
eg, there are at 3-4 dive centers at klang area
- visit dive center nearby
- "meet the instructor" and talk to him/her
- if uneasy or he/she can not project a good/confident image... NexT
- find out are they attached to any island dive center or resort or where will they conduct the open water exam

3. Padi elearning
https://www.padi.com/elearning-scuba-regist...ton_banner_2012
- sturdy and exam over the web

As mentioned in "Open Water/Advance Open Water Certification FAQs" --> "Open Water Diver" [[Page 1]]
Learning Process
- Theory (Revision, DVDs, Presentation, Quizzes, Knowledge Review & Final Exam)
- Confined Water (Learn & Practice Scuba Skill in Pool/Shallow Water)
- Open Water Certification Trip (Practice scuba skill in deep sea with instruction provision)

For Island package, you will have all the 3 modules being conducted at the island based dive center in 3-5 days.
- you will be certified within 3 to 5 days if you finish and pass those theory exam and open water exam
- you will be studying, answering quizzes and exam, watching CD, learning up diving skill in "confined sea water" and open water diving skill exam throughout your 3-5 days trip
- so itz a very busy and compact trip but you are a certified diver within 3-5 days

For local dive center, you will have the theory, exam, CD and confined water skill done at the dive center, pool and home. Then travel to an island for the open water skills exam.
- you can arrange your time for the theory and pool session at your convenient time
- if dive center has attached pool, you are normally allow more practices on your diving skills
- you will have island and beach holiday besides the open water skill exam since theory exam is done earlier

For Padi elearning, as mentioned learn and exam the theory module over the Padi elearning page. Then continue the Confine water and Open water exam through Island package or local dive shop.


*** The above is solely based on my understanding and limited experience. kindly share me your otherwise understanding or experiences.

Hi munkeyflo, thanks for replied my question. Im prefer either pahang or terengganu. Oh if like that better i wait for the mide. Because last wednesday i went to dive station at mid valley to enquire about this kind of things. Thanks

Just got my PADI OWC yesterday!

wKkaY... Congratulation

Maybe can share us some details like dive center, which island and your excited n memorable moments....



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I took it with Mrs wKkaY at Kon-Tiki in Krabi, and our instructor was Felicia. We did our confined dive in a random swimming pool, and the open water dives around the Phi Phi islands.

My best moments were 1) seeing the reefs, 2) seeing large schools of fish... and turtles, 3) feeling myself improve with every dive.

I'm happy with the very professional service we got, and I feel that the PADI OWC syllabus is well-structured with a challenging learning curve. The e-learning modules upsell PADI courses and scuba gear a loooot though.

Is it too late for me to enrol into the May 24-26 dive? I am most probably coming by myself.

Erm, I guess I can fit since I try DSD before and the wetsuit provide are suit as my body size.


Oh, I see. I think mask is required for me because my nose is kinda small. Thanks for the comments anyway.


Hi guys, just want to ask is there any recommended dive shops around K.L or Klang Valley that provides PADI OWD course? because I did some research for the available dive shops within the klang valley area and kl area, and till now I'm not sure which dive center that I can choose from?

Do you guys have any recommendations? Thanks.

Hm, I'm not familiar with pahang or Terengganu since most of us here are within Klang valley.
MIDE will be in July at PWTC, details on the first page. Usually will have lots of good deals on courses, trips and also equipments.
Dive station is known to be a little on the high side, there are many smaller dive centers around in Klang valley/KL area. You'll also have to check where they will be having the confine sessions, on top of which island they'll bring you too.

Congrats! Welcome to the underwater world
Actually kinda packed to the brim edi for the coming 24-26 may. But if you're going on your own, maybe we can meet up for some drinks there or something. We are also planning for Tenggol LOB trip end of June (not sure if full edi or not cause 8 pax only) and weekend tioman trip some other time in July or August. Some of us also planning Maldives trip next January. All the events on our Facebook page.

Wetsuit usually no problem. Worse come to worse, just wear tshirt and board shorts. Or you can go get a rash guard, which can also be useful for any other watersports other than diving.
We Asian mostly have smaller nose. The western brands may not fit very nicely but you can still use it, just a little harder. Try looking at IST if you're planning to get a cheap mask. The other brand that can fit Asian nose is also Tusa.

Many dive centers around and almost all, if not all, provides Padi OW course.
What I suggest is to take some time and speak to the various dive center and see which one that you feel is comfortable and convenient for you. Most of the divers here seem to have gotten their license from Diver Den in PJ, maybe you can check them out too.

i heard tenggol LOB.. berapa?? interested! keep me updated!

ok.. i saw the post on fb already..

This post has been edited by jakesean: May 9 2013, 08:12 AM

Dive station does their confine water at diver's den pool.. might as well go to diver's den as the price would be cheaper by 100-200 if not mistaken.. U could use that amount to treat me lunch/dinner..

hmm... why not come over for TT tomorrow and we shall discuss it over a cup of teh tarik

hmm, which part of kl/klang valley area?

dont worry, we might still have 1 space

Wow certified at one of very organized dive operator on my list. Expensive but worth it. Do you took any fun dives packages after that? Anyway, congrats

This post has been edited by Putraskyline: May 9 2013, 11:02 AM

No, we only had a day to spare between our course dive and our flight, so we went kayaking instead in the mangroves. My body is really battered now