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How difficult is PADI Open Water exam?
The PADI Open Water Diver written test is not very difficult. In fact, you most likely have seen the questions in the review sections of your book in one form or another. All of the review sections in the book are extremely helpful when preparing to take the test, and there is no downside to doing them, right?
How much does it cost to become PADI certified?
The PADI Open Water Diver Course is the worlds most popular learn to dive course and is a great way to get certified and learn to dive. The standard course is great value for money at only $590 which includes everything you need to learn to dive for the first time and get certified.
Can you fail PADI Open Water?
If you fail, you can retake the test. See ‘PADI confined water tests’ below for more. Open water dives: you must complete four open water dives in which you demonstrate your skills.
Is diving harder than swimming?
According to swimmers, swimming is more difficult than diving. “It is more difficult. You have to have good gymnastic skills and balance to dive, but swimming is 10-times more endurance and technique and you have to have speed,” Buresh said.
Is scuba certification hard?
Is it hard to learn to scuba dive? As active recreational pastimes go, scuba diving is one of the easiest to learn. While you’re gliding around enjoying the underwater sights, you’re engaged in only three basic skills: floating, kicking and breathing. The necessary skills are not tough for most people to master.
How long does it take to get your Padi certification?
It’s possible to complete your confined and open water dives in three or four days by completing the knowledge development portion via PADI eLearning, or other home study options offered by your local dive shop or resort. Your PADI Instructor will focus on helping you become a confident and comfortable diver, not on how long it takes.
How long does it take to get open water scuba certification?
It takes between 8 and 15 hours to complete the theory part of a scuba diving certification course from one of the scuba organizations. 2 confined dives in a pool or shallows plus 2 open water dives complete the requirements for getting an open water scuba diving license.
How old do you have to be to be a PADI diver?
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old are ready to step up and enroll in an Advanced Open Water Diver course.
What does it mean to be a PADI Open Water Diver?
As a PADI Open Water Diver, you will be a certified entry-level diver able to rent dive gear, get air fills and dive anywhere in the world in better or similar conditions to those you’ve trained in. What does it cost?