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

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

6-8 July

guys, i'm letting go of a new (>95%, worn only for 1 trip) mares x-stream fin (size S) as i wanna get a pair of split fins instead.

This fin is really light (about 1.2kg) and requires minimal finning to move forward

Am selling it really cheap, so if there's anyone interested, do PM me.

ah, am looking for something heavier and i have apollo split fins in mind

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Added on March 20, 2012, 10:28 pmThis post has been edited by Ech: Mar 20 2012, 10:28 PM

mares x-stream sold to MUW forummer! thanks for looking/feedback guys

for anyone interested, this is my dive report for Seaventures from 15-18 march

http://malaysianunderwater.com/smff/local/.../msg119961/#new

1.7k not including flights

will be heading to tioman in 2 weeks time, followed by bali for mola-mola in sept

i just got back from tioman last night and did a dive at the new wreck. it's pretty awesome guys

yes, i'm also keen on knowing cos a good reg set would come close to that price range but you seem to have gotten all your gear for 4k

nice, i'm thinking of getting either atomics b2 or apeks xtx50

it will become harder to breathe as you go deeper

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Added on April 21, 2012, 4:52 pmyeah was actually looking at xtx200 at first. the best price i've seen so far is on ebay. first stage, second stage and a xtx40 octo goes for about rm 2k

This post has been edited by Ech: Apr 21 2012, 04:52 PM

ya bro, am waiting for MIDE
my next big trip is only in sept

i think the owner needs to renew hosting service. I've been browsing scubasg and scubaboard in the mean time

leisurepro doesn't deliver to msia unless you do a TT. Did you deliver it somewhere else?
They have an extremely good deal atm, scubapro mk25/a600 for rm 1500

too bad they don't deliver here if you pay by credit card

i was at cash converter in taman megah this morning and i saw a very new (if not brand new) looking Pinnacle suit for RM 199. By my guess, thats a ladies M.

which dive school in klang?

MIDE is around the corner, i'd suggest holding off buying anything until then

This post has been edited by Ech: Jun 19 2012, 09:02 AM

will be going tomorrow to scout for an atomics b2...anyone interested in the ss1? It's part of the combo but i'm indifferent of having it...can sell it separately and pick up another octo

get with wetsuit laaa

bro, 2k including flight, course and accomodation is gonna be tough to find

Since you are only doing in november, i would suggest a cheaper and a more beneficial alternative (in the long run)

Start taking your confined classes in KL in November. Slowly do it, spend some time in the pool and get your skill up. Wait till season starts and go to the east cost. With the budget you have, you can easily do your open water trip and 1 additional trip...

that's my 2 sen