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First I'll apologize if anyone feels this thing is downgrading to a rec.scuba debate, but it is about the IANTD courses, but I'll limit myself to this last post... > What on earth is wrong with trying to make a living? Nothing at all. I think it is the content of the course being questioned, not the idea that an instructor should earn (good) money for their time. The Basic Nitrox course seems to be being dumbed down far enough that for those that are going on (soon) to the Tech course, the knowledge from the Basic course is probably needing no more than an hour of "firming up" by an instructor. This diver has ALREADY spent his/her own time reading about dive physics and physiology. Charles, Boyles, Henry's, etc Laws are not going to be an issue for said diver. They have an understanding of MOD, best mix, etc. I suppose either way you spend the cash, its either on dive books to stock your personal library, or on the instruction. Good instruction is priceless. Redundant instruction is wasteful. Recognize the difference when instruction (as a whole) seems to be getting attacked. Let me put it another way (since I am known to gripe about course proliferation).... As a consumer, I will pay you top dollar as an instructor to teach me what *I* want to learn. (sounds kind of funny and really self-centered, but if it does then you need to ask yourself who exists for whom, do students exist so instructors can teach, or do instructors exist to teach students?) Then at the end of the session(s) we can see what certifications I will qualify for. (some planning at the start would be warranted as well) (no so that I can collect c-cards, but so I can get my fills from people who don't know me). I have ZERO problems with cash leaving my pockets in that situation. It maximizes the benefit to me, gives you a student willing to pay well(which should be a positive thing, though perhaps a rarity), but (perhaps) minimizes the overall ammount of cash flowing out for instructional purposes. > benefit. As for having to pay for O2 cleaning of regs cylinders etc.. for > the most part it is these same people who are going to be filling, and > mixing the gases and hence take the risk of fire and explosions. I suppose I believe that the people pumping my gas can make almost any request they'd like about the cleaning of my equipment. Its their butts on the line. Mike, waiting for the flames..... -- Mike Zimmerman [\] I'd rather be diving [\] zimmmt@au*.al*.co* Alcatel Network Sytems, Raleigh, NC Minds are like parachutes.... My opinions, not Alcatel's they only function when open.
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