Difference between "Master Diver" & "Dive Master"

divemedic34608@aol.com wrote:
> You are correct but due to PADI's piss poor training a divemaster is
> neccessary to keep these idiots from hurting themselves.

Awh 'ell, you don't need no stinkin' training to learn how to dive...
Just buy some equipment and figure it out for yourself... It worked for
many of us old farts...

Master Diver = US Navy designation for senior level diver with
extensive experience

Any other definition is just a bunch of wanna-be posers...

<divemedic34608@aol.com> wrote in message
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>A master scuba diver is a recreational diver that has shown a high
> level of competence in the various specialties of recreational diving.

Yep. Heck, they've completed their deep "adventure" dive past 60', their
night "adventure" dive, their peak performance buoyancy "adventure" dive,
and maybe even a fish ID "adventure" dive, plus a rescue class to know how
to tow divers out of a swimming pool. After 18 dives, they're all highly
competent. Who wouldn't be?

Thus spake "Popeye" <Popeye@Finalprotectivefire.com> :

>
><divemedic34608@aol.com> wrote in message
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> >A good dive master is invaluable to a pleasant and safe diving experience.
>
> Or you could learn how to dive competently without having your hand held
>instead.
>
> Trusting -any- part of your dive planning and safety to another, despite
>their alleged competency, makes you a danger to yourself and others around
>you in the water.

Just as in sex, if you're a virgin, it helps to have someone
experienced to get you started. Otherwise, I agree wholeheartedly. On
a trip, I expect the DM to point out some interesting things he/she
may have special knowledge of and to get the anchor up without tearing
the coral.

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dillon

I didn't climb to the top of the
food chain to become a vegetarian.

Dillon Pyron wrote:
> On a trip, I expect the DM to point out some interesting things
> he/she may have special knowledge of and to get the anchor
> up without tearing the coral.

Of course, as long as that doesn't get in the way of the important
things -- like making coffee...

Thus spake "Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> :

><divemedic34608@aol.com> wrote in message
>news:1148958360.845465.210050@g10g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
>
>>A master scuba diver is a recreational diver that has shown a high
>> level of competence in the various specialties of recreational diving.
>
>Yep. Heck, they've completed their deep "adventure" dive past 60', their
>night "adventure" dive, their peak performance buoyancy "adventure" dive,
>and maybe even a fish ID "adventure" dive, plus a rescue class to know how
>to tow divers out of a swimming pool. After 18 dives, they're all highly
>competent. Who wouldn't be?
>

Greg, PADI calls them Master Scuba Divers.

Ask any boat owner what an MSD is.
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dillon

I didn't climb to the top of the
food chain to become a vegetarian.

In article <k7nq72pugo8oauav2ehvabfpm64jrer0af@4ax.com>, Dillon Pyron
<dmpyronINVALID@austin.rr.com> wrote:

€ Thus spake "Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> :
€
€ ><divemedic34608@aol.com> wrote in message
€ >news:1148958360.845465.210050@g10g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
€ >
€ >>A master scuba diver is a recreational diver that has shown a high
€ >> level of competence in the various specialties of recreational diving.
€ >
€ >Yep. Heck, they've completed their deep "adventure" dive past 60', their
€ >night "adventure" dive, their peak performance buoyancy "adventure" dive,
€ >and maybe even a fish ID "adventure" dive, plus a rescue class to know how
€ >to tow divers out of a swimming pool. After 18 dives, they're all highly
€ >competent. Who wouldn't be?
€ >
€
€ Greg, PADI calls them Master Scuba Divers.
€
€ Ask any boat owner what an MSD is.

Well put

Wow! guess the dive nazi's are out in full force. Which is the master
race.*lol* padi or naui..and dont forget ymca...good training depends on the
student/instructor relationship. Remember it's not rocket surgery (joke)
just diving. Have fun, and remember nobody likes a Dive Nazi.

<divemedic34608@aol.com> wrote in message
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>A master scuba diver is a recreational diver that has shown a high
> level of competence in the various specialties of recreational diving.
> A dive master according to NAUI is a professional position where that
> individual is resposible for the safety and well being of other divers
> in his charge. A good dive master is invaluable to a pleasant and safe
> diving experience.
> sytech@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Was wondering what the differences are between the "Master Diver" &
>> "Dive Master" designations?
>>
>> Any comments will be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Sy
>>
>> --
>> Please post and reply to sytech@yahoo.com
>

Popeye wrote:

> Trusting -any- part of your dive planning and safety to another, despite
> their alleged competency, makes you a danger to yourself and others around
> you in the water.

Does trusting them not to burn your hand count? That's not the same
thing, is it?

"Jerome's Sock Puppet" <jerome.oneil@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Popeye wrote:
>
>> Trusting -any- part of your dive planning and safety to another,
>> despite
>> their alleged competency, makes you a danger to yourself and others
>> around
>> you in the water.
>
> Does trusting them not to burn your hand count? That's not the same
> thing, is it?
>

Did they burn your hand?



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