Is it hard in theory class...?
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 Dec 25 2010, 04:38 PM
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Just to share.. I will take my OWC @ mabul in july 2011. Planning after get the cert, want to go to Sipadan on the next day..
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Dec 26 2010, 01:14 PM
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Dec 26 2010, 12:38 PM) zaff1984, it's not that easy to dive at Sipadan. they only allow a limited number of ppl per day to dive there. some divers don't even get to dive at the island if its the peak season. so be sure to plan your trip before hand and tell your dive center/hotel that you plan to dive at sipadan after your course. Hi munkey, thanks for your advise...I will pay the OCW 30% deposit early Jan @ RM850, I will take with sipadan.com... I already told them that I wish to dive @ sipadan as I passed my OWC... will go in July, as far as im concern July is peak season.... booking early Jan is early enough..? and possible to get my sipadan permit?theory isn't hard at all. PADI's OW and Advance are very easy. you just have to sit thru all the videos and the slides and do all those questions in the book. then at the end there will be a small MCQ test. it depends on your instructor whether he's strict or not. but most of them will let you pass as long as you get most of it correct. no worries.   |
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Jan 27 2011, 06:01 PM
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im still to choose the right scuba operator for my OWC... and how about wireless (WiFi) connection there? is it free?
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Apr 18 2011, 04:58 PM
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end of this month will be at Perhentian Besar... yay !!... but just snorkeling since my OWC in July.
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Apr 26 2011, 07:51 PM
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Im wearing glass, and I will go to snorkeling this Thursday. I know there's a mask called Powered Mask for people who wear glass.
Where can I buy the Power Mask... is it expensive? |
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Apr 26 2011, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(deqna @ Apr 26 2011, 09:05 PM) it is called mask with prescription lense.. i'm using it for my dive... oh thanks. prescription lense..? can I get on the spot ? may I know how much..?yes.. it is quite expensive and not all mask can use the prescription lense.. u can try see at the dive shop in 1 utama.. |
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Apr 27 2011, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(miuk @ Apr 27 2011, 01:59 PM) Easiest method is to actually use contacts. That's what I do when diving. Yes i thought that too... but must clean the contact lens asap right..? I went to MidValley 3rd floor got dive shop... ask them power mask... they got brand BUBU.. RM200 + RM150 for lens. = RM350 quite expensive. |
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Jun 8 2011, 10:32 AM
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will go to Pulau Payar langkawi on 18 June for snorkeling... is there any power mask to rent there..?
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Jun 23 2011, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(purplelicious @ Jun 23 2011, 06:41 PM) 4 days~ that very cheap... my OWC will be 27 days to go... quite nervous because I will be alone and this is my 1st time solo travel...my total cost will be OWC = RM950 PADI OPEN WATER – 3 days 5 Confined water dives 4 Open water dives Diving equipment Book & Certification Accom = RM65(dorm) x 4 night [5days/4night] = RM260 [include 3 meals] Return Boat = RM100 Airport Return = RM160 TOTAL COMPULSORY COST = RM1470.00 Optional Dive @ Mabul/Sibuan or neighborhood island = RM100 per dive. Optional Dive @ Sipadan = RM600 (dont know how many dive site in this package) on the 4th & 5th day I will be free... so plan to take 2 dive each day = RM100 x 4 dive = RM400 (since mostly said Sipadan not suitable for newbie, so I plan not to dive @Sipadan - just go for neighborhood island) TOTAL FOR MY OWC + OPTIONAL DIVING = RM1470 + RM400 = RM1870 after I get little bit pro, then I will comeback to Sipadan .... |
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Jun 26 2011, 02:43 PM
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Normally, what is the duration for 1 dive...? less 1 hour or more?
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Jun 27 2011, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jun 26 2011, 09:51 PM) Control Breathing... oook... i tot its a term in diving... lol |
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Jun 28 2011, 11:16 AM
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im thinking to buy Power Mask... available @ MIDE?
I will try to go to MIDE this week... even i'm still not a certified diver yet.... will go OWC this 20th July, what should I buy for preparation? pls advise... cheap2 one okay.. |
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Jun 29 2011, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(reef_d @ Jun 29 2011, 09:51 AM) if let say my power is 300.. should i be getting those power mask marked -2.5? also whats the price range for these mask? thinking of getting one.. yes... my power also that range... thanks! hope someone can answer... |
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Jun 30 2011, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(Putraskyline @ Jun 29 2011, 11:43 PM) Clearly you just need mask like what munkeyflo reply. Other equipment, you can buy after you have certified diver. At that time, you should have deep knowledge on what you need and what feature on the equipment will suit your diving style. Most of my friend have bought equipment before they get certified but at last sold it as second hand because they are not comfortable with the equipment bought before. OK noted. thanks for the advise. But do I need a "rash guard" or they will provide it? |
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Jul 2 2011, 03:05 PM
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QUOTE(reef_d @ Jun 29 2011, 09:51 AM) if let say my power is 300.. should i be getting those power mask marked -2.5? also whats the price range for these mask? thinking of getting one.. Im @ MIDE right now.. And just bought power mask and snorkel (IST Proline) only RM234.40. @ SCUBATEX booth....thanks! I dont know much about the brand, but i think it enough for me for a beginner. |
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Jul 3 2011, 02:41 PM
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Jul 3 2011, 01:39 PM) IST is a Taiwan brand if I'm not mistaken. Cheaper than US and European brands, not as top quality I would say but good enough. okay thanks for the info... i have to go to Scubatex office next week to 'pasang' my power lens... it's okay right during scuba/OWC I wear dryfit shirt (got zip on the neck) and surf short? rash guard @ scudatex a look yesterday at MIDE not very nice in term of design..hihi... but the price is good. |
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Jul 3 2011, 04:07 PM
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Jul 3 2011, 03:31 PM) Don't really know what's a dryfit shirt but I know I bought a new ripcurl rashguard today for RM75 or so. ripcurl @ MIDE? which booth? |
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Jul 5 2011, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(blackwhitechipsKL @ Jul 5 2011, 03:48 PM) one of the place i want to go after doing my Rescue. take a look at their video, damn nice place to relax and unwind after the dive....some more got lift for the dive man! Wow got lift... Really cool... |
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Jul 13 2011, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jul 12 2011, 10:12 PM) Well,For me..i target around 20-30 per year.. wow that alot... since i got new gear..well going crazy ma  |
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Jul 13 2011, 06:59 PM
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Guys, I have a bad news for myself (???) .... (which I already post) I will take OWC with Sipadan.com at Mabul next week... exited and nervous since this is my first time solo travel...
(Bad news) - Somebody told me sipadan.com not doing it OWC at Mabul... BUT on a mainland (Semporna)(sipadan.com office at Semporna)... which I know from dive shop at subang last few days.... before this I thought 100% OCW will be held in Mabul... its quite let down for me... Is it true..? haiiss.... |
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