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Question by Madeline M: How much does it cost to get open water certified for scuba diving?
I am going to go Scuba Diving for my first time, and I’m going to the Great Barrier Reef. How much does it cost to get PADI certified? How long does it take? Do I need to buy equipment for training? And while diving in the reef can I wear a wet suit that only goes down to my knees and elbows? Thanks

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Answer by Doug
Around the Chicago area the certification costs:

Pool and Class = $ 200 to $ 400 based on weeknight group class or private lessons.

Certification Dives = $ 200 (group) to $ 400 (private) plus tips, entrance fee, tank fills, food, etc.

Gear for Class = You’ll need to buy a mask, fins, boots, and snorkle for the class. These can run $ 300 to $ 800 (or more) depending on what you want.

The weeknight pool & classroom group class takes 5 weeknights. There is also a Sat/Sun class that takes about 10 hours each day. Private lessons are based on your schedule with the instructor.

For the certification dives, it will be two days. We typically do it on a Saturday and Sunday.

Whether or not you need a wetsuit is completely a personal choice. I use my 3mm fullsuit (with full length arms and legs) in water temperature up to 85F. I will wear a shortie if the temperature is about 85F. If you wear too much of a wetsuit, you can always let water in to help cool off; however, there is no warming up while underwater if you have too little of a wetsuit.

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Question by Muffin: What is the average cost to get certified in scuba diving?
Id like to start scuba diving and want to know the average money id have to pay to do so.

I understand that there are different rates in different stores but a general idea could help get me started.

Also any additional advice for beginners is greatly appreciated

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Answer by Pikachu Pokemon
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Question by whoknows: how do you get certified to skydive solo?
I’d like to get certified to skydive solo. I would like to buy my own gear and just pay for jump tickets.

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Answer by Merlyn
there are several different training methods. contact your local dropzone and ask them about the training methods they use. I went through Accelerated Free Fall myself. Other methods are tandem progression, static line and IAD.

After you complete the student training you’ll be able to jump solo or with a skydiver with a Coach or Instructor rating. Once you have completed 25 skydives and shown certain free fall and canopy skills you can earn your A license and then you will be able to jump with any other licensed skydiver.

do not but gear until you have completed student training. When you get ready to buy gear talk to the jumpers at your dropzone and riggers to help make sure you get what you need for the type of jumps you want to make and you skill set.

There are a few websites you need to check out to get good info on skydiving.

http://www.uspa.org is the website of the United States Parachute Association, the governing body for sport parachuting in the United States. There is a list of member dropzones on the website along with all sorts of great info on the sport.

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