Yes,I can also offer the Advance Open Water Package but ,how many of person interested to join.? If you have more 5 people or more ,i assume the package less 1K. Otherwise i also plan to take the course...

This is purely my own opinion and i don't want to step on anyone's tails especially island based DCs.

Anyway, i would recommend to start off with pool sessions to "level up" your skill first. Some schools (such as the one i go to) will let you have as many pool sessions as you need until they think you're stable enough to go out to the open ocean. I only did 2 sessions, i know people who did 5.

Once you are ready, just follow the school out for their planned trips. All you need to do is your basic OW skills and BAM, can start diving.

As for my experience, i did my OW in KL then had my exam in Lg Tengah. Was an amazing experience. At night while we are partying, can see the students who are doing their entire course on the island, studying.

This sucks. Any experienced diver will tell you that after 4 dives in a day, the last thing you want to do is study. I also hear that this will result to people losing interest in the hobby cos it becomes an unenjoyable experience.

My 2 pence. I hope you enjoy diving as much as i do. I've only gone on 1 trip and am taking my AOW already Will be heading to Sipadan in 2 weeks and then to Tioman in early April.

p/s: you can check out malaysian underwater forums http://malaysianunderwater.com/smff

Alot of people offering courses and such there. GL!

This post has been edited by Ech: Feb 28 2012, 01:57 PM

Agree on both statements above. I did my OWC in perhentian over a 4 days duration. Damn boring at night need to watch videos and study. Better do all the paperwork on mainland and relax on the island.

Hi,

Have decided to do my OWC with a group called Marine Monkees in Cheras.

Hopefully can get it soon

Most important is that you choose an instructor that you feel that you're ngam with. At the end of the day, its a chemistry that matters the most. There's always boring lecturers/teachers and good ones.

yea, i agree.
A good friend of mine did his there..and these ppl have become his diving kakis. so, in terms of recommendations, seems good.

Will meet up with them to have a talk first.

Thanks all for the reply..
Going to go around to search and listen to more recommendations before going for my OW this June..
Hopefully I can get someone who is experienced enough to teach me..

Marine Monkees are a crazy bunch of fellas. Used to dive with them before they came out doing business

Currently there are more and more people doing OWC. Good jobs guys providing those good info.

Anyone going ADEX2012?

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Added on February 29, 2012, 3:31 pmMost of them regretted about time management, not enough skill that they have learned, moment when you are doing course (I know some freelance instructor or small shop videoing their student when doing the course), extra skill.

This post has been edited by Putraskyline: Feb 29 2012, 03:31 PM

When is the Malaysia Dive expo?
Singapore version is like 5 hours away by bus so its kinda too far..

http://www.mide.com.my/

6-8 July

AA or Tiger only RM100 return ticket

Singapore dive expo need to pay entrance fee or something right?
I miss MIDE last year, will definitely go this year. Thanks ECH for the dates, will write that down in my diary.

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Added on February 29, 2012, 5:04 pmDamn, just realise I'm going to Sipadan on the 5th to 10th July. Gonna miss the expo again. -.-

This post has been edited by munkeyflo: Feb 29 2012, 05:04 PM

Yeah...SGD8 for diver, SGD10 non-diver and SGD5 for DM above. Early Bird SGD25 for 3 days entrance free T-shirt. Worth for people looking for UW Camera or Video.

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Added on February 29, 2012, 5:06 pmWhere do you stay? Don't forget visit turtle tomb

This post has been edited by Putraskyline: Feb 29 2012, 05:06 PM

Ooh, yea if I'm hunting for something then I'll pay Singapore Dive Expo a visit. Entrance fee not that expensive.
But I got almost everything already just looking for another mask cause my current mask not very comfortable. That day went to this newly open dive shop in Taipan USJ. Quite good price and discount but I thought want wait MIDE.

The turtle tomb is the cave right? I've seen the outside only. But I've saw videos of the inside taken by one of my dive instructor. Can we go in? Need some special cave diving license ar? Haven't decided where to stay yet, gonna go check out the coming matta fair whether got good deals or not.

Yeah its a cave. I'm using double tank to enter that cave, using Tec50 cert. I have seen AOW divers get in but if you stay with high end resort, they will not bring you if don't have any qualification. I don't know whether 1 tank is enough or not but its horror.

I heard the shop in Taipan having sale on FB also and not enough time to pay a visit, what brand they are selling?


Matta Fair : Is it good price for Sipadan resort? Never been there...

This post has been edited by Putraskyline: Feb 29 2012, 05:31 PM

I see. I'll check out more info on the cave and see how it goes. I'm going with another friend of mine who is quite a new diver, so most likely he won't be able to join us for the cave dive.

They sell all sorts except Pinnacle I think, mainly Bare and Akona, I think I saw some Sherwood BCDs. Got lots and lots of masks lol. Lots of stock. Price were quite reasonable. I bought a pair of Akona booties for around RM50+ and another Bare wetsuit for around RM200, the wetsuit was on 40% off. Even their dive comps were on 40% when I was there. Too bad their credit card system wasn't up yet and I didn't carry so much cash with me.

The last time I went to Sipadan 2 or 3 years ago was booked thru Matta Fair as well. It was around 2.6k for 6D5N at Borneo Divers inclusive of dives and equipment rental everything. We had 4 days permit to Sipadan somemore. It wasn't me who went to Matta fair to book it that time, so I'm not sure about the other resorts.

I see, I guess to check out Matta Fair this year. Hopefully got a nice deals for Sipadan, aiming for Sipadan Kapalai or SWV.

This week Expo : Not the best for diving, but some of exhibitor are selling solid diving product.

http://adventureworld.my/index.php?option=...ntpage&Itemid=1



This post has been edited by Putraskyline: Feb 29 2012, 08:37 PM

FUUUU 4 Sipadan days?? I was there recently on 5D4N with SWV (~RM2.5k), only 1 Sipadan day
Around which time of the year did you go? I'm just wondering if there is a low-ish season whereby there aren't that many tourists.