All that you mentioned except grouper farm. Instead we went to Sponge Reef, lots of coral there lol. Not many dive sites there anyway. Pretty much covered everything I guess. The Kaca wreck visibility was sooooo bad! Hardly 1m only. Pretty much got separated from the other group. But still manage to sit quite a number of stuff cause the DM was awesome, really dunno how he manage to spot some of those small creatures.

Andrew was awesome as well. He provided me good customer service and I'm honestly very satisfied with their service.

Met 2 divers there that frequent diving in Port Klang Indonesian border or something. It seems there got lots of wreck to check out. Hopefully can join them for their next Port Klang dive.

i bought a powered dive mask..
my specs power is 250-300..
so i bought the dive mask powered at 200-250 based on shop's feedback..
when i went in the water.. my view is still blurry like when i'm on the ground not wearing any specs at all.. why ah?? please help..

I regretted doing my OWD in Perhentian island. Didn't do my homework on dive centers, was in a rush to get my license and just simply pick a dive master to intro me to a dive center. I didn't learn much. Had some fun, but I had more fun after exploring more opportunities and getting to know more about diving. I did my Rescue with another dive center and I was one of those who had to assist the instructor with the OWDivers during the certification dive trip. And from what I see, they learn so much more than me and had so much more fun as well.

Some instructors just want the money. They won't teach you extra information. They might not share experiences with you.
They might not even go thru the entire theory book with you. Well, this is just base on my experience.
I did 2 discovery scuba before I went for my OWD.
Yes, first time discovery scuba was really the wow. But I think it also depends on the dive master/instructor who bring you for discovery. My 2nd time wasn't that interesting.
If you ask me, I'd say definitely go for confine water first. Not the whole 3D2N thing on island. 

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.

Hi,

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

Hopefully can get it soon

Yeah....I go to Matta Fair right after reading your post   Bought SWV at 2750 for 6d5n.

Hi,

Is this the front zipped one? WJ-125 2MM LONG SLEEVE JACKET Like this one?

I was looking at it.
My question is,  should i go with it + boardshorts or should i go full?
Thanks

This. Fire Corals hurts like hell. I never had the liberty to "try" yet, but i've seen someone that got stung before, and its not pleasant at all.

PS: Full body also protects you against planktons that sting. One of the dives in Perhentian in this recent trip, we back rolled into waters full of those little nasties. Does not cause you any harm, just irritating. 

Putra: Clearing up already. On the day i left, i heard they're getting 15m at Sugar.

LOL that's practically what I was told..... thanks for the advice. XD Blame my awesome potty-training

Btw, was thinking of getting a dive torch since rental's a bit too pricey (after multiple rentals), any recommendations? Possible to get a reasonably good one in the RM100 - 150 range? Thanks, and sorry for asking so many noob questions.

guess ill just stick to tulamben. thanks!!

Anyone bought any scuba gears online before?
Planning to get Oceanic Geo 2.0 for a friend. About RM1000 plus shipping.

Thanks for the tip. My power is 600 as well and I cant put on a contact lens. So I pretty much have no choice but to get a prescription mask.

If anyone else is interested with a prescription mask, the diving shop in Mid Valley (Dive Station) will have it done for you for RM400 and ready within 2 weeks, while a shop in Bukit Jalil (xtremedivers) will cost you RM350 and ready within 2 weeks to 1month

Guys,

What r your thoughts on cressi regs n bcd?
I hv seen a lot of ppl using scubapro, mares, aqualung but not cressi.

Thanks

decide for full fins!

hahaha i know.. but a lot of things can go wrong. And I am afraid of heights so going down meters upon meters scares me like hell.. I think i consume too much air going down coz i tend to jerk thinking i'm free falling every time..