ladyskydiver 0 #1 November 21, 2006 So, I'm going to have an "easy" spring semester with only 13 credits. I'm debating on taking a scuba class (1 credit) and it won't add anything to the tuition bill. So...should I? Think the class would be any good?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #2 November 21, 2006 Uh duh...hell yesShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #3 November 21, 2006 Will there be any other associated charges?I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 November 21, 2006 Yes, there is an "additional fee" notation next to the class schedule. I'm guessing it'll be the fees to rent air tanks. They do not have it listed what the actual fee amount is.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #5 November 21, 2006 Do it! You only live once! Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #6 November 21, 2006 QuoteYes, there is an "additional fee" notation next to the class schedule. I'm guessing it'll be the fees to rent air tanks. They do not have it listed what the actual fee amount is. Hrrm...the fee's could be a bit more then just rental. Find out, and if they are reasonable I say do it! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 November 21, 2006 QuoteSo, I'm going to have an "easy" spring semester with only 13 credits. I'm debating on taking a scuba class (1 credit) and it won't add anything to the tuition bill. So...should I? Think the class would be any good? Yes! If it's effectively free, definitely take advantage, especially if it's a class that leads towards a certification (PADI or NAUI or one other that I can't think of are the main certification bodies). It'll be an especially good deal if you can borrow all of the stuff that commercial classes will make you buy or rent (most include wet suit, tanks, and BCD but will make you buy or rent mask, snorkel, fins, booties/gloves depending on the weather). My class was about $150 plus all the gear I had to buy, just to give you a comparison point. Scuba's fun and I think you'll find it'll use a very different part of your brain than your regular classes."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenz 0 #8 November 21, 2006 definitely - i'm sure you can get certified this way also :) how great is that, you can get credit for scuba - go for it... i wish i was able to take classes like that (they having similar stuff at my school) but because im in a hurry to get out i don't have the time for those options - have a ball :)"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #9 November 21, 2006 I say take the class, it's always good to have new skills. Besides, you just never know when a guy is going to want to whisk you away to an island somewhere to go scuba diving with him. A girl has to be prepared! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #10 November 21, 2006 If they can get you scuba certified then take it!! If it doesn't you can get certified in like two weekends from your local dive shop. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #11 November 21, 2006 What Brie said!Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #12 November 21, 2006 Do it! Just be sure you are comfortable with the time commitment and costs. You will probably have to buy mask, fins and snorkel. The class probably only includes the classroom and pool sessions, but you will also need to do some open water dives, which you'll have to pay for. SCUBA's a lot of fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #13 November 21, 2006 My concern - I'll end up loving it. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #14 November 21, 2006 QuoteMy concern - I'll end up loving it. That would never happen... I spent the whole season packing to make money for my scuba trips. It's way fun. Taking the class through a college (like i did) generally saves you about $50ish. But to actually get your certification you will have to go to open water with your local dive instructor. I did the classroom/pool stuff last fall and completed my open water dives in the spring. I believe the textbook which comes with a dive table, logbook is around $50. You'll want your own mask, snorkel, fins which you can pick up from $100 for the low end stuff (thats what i got and am happy with mine). Or you can use the rental masks (think other people's snot) and fins. If you don't wanna buy stuff yet, you are more than welcome to borrow mine. I won't be needing mine til the spring. My fins and booties are a ladies size 6, and a beutiful purple. And my mask/snorkel is bright pink (big surprise there). Let me know if you want and i'll ship my stuff up to you. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #15 November 21, 2006 Cool! Thanks for the info, hon! And, yeah...I'd buy my own snorkle, etc. Oh, hell...you only live once, right? Class sign up is on Friday....guess which one's getting added to my schedule? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #16 November 21, 2006 QuoteAnd my mask/snorkel is bright pink (big surprise there). I bought Firefly a pink mask and snorkel and pink and black fins for our trip to Jamaica. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #17 November 21, 2006 Come visit me Cora, I've been a SCUBA instructor for near 20 years I'll teach you for nothing all the way to Diver master, with all the gear (I have 3 sets of everything) That's a bargin, just pop in on the weekend and we can start. Hey where's that final copy you were going to send me?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #18 November 21, 2006 QuoteI say take the class, it's always good to have new skills. Besides, you just never know when a guy is going to want to whisk you away to an island somewhere to go scuba diving with him. A girl has to be prepared! What she said, 'cause, ya know, that happens like, all the time... Seriously, what she said. SCUBA is fun.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #19 November 22, 2006 One problem with that....it'd cost a heck of a lot more to fly to Australia than take the class up here. As for final copy...just finished it. Check PM's. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #20 November 22, 2006 I took the class as an elective. It was great. I did have to pay for my personal equipment (mask, snorkle and fins). It was a great time and a good learning experience. I say go for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #21 November 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteI say take the class, it's always good to have new skills. Besides, you just never know when a guy is going to want to whisk you away to an island somewhere to go scuba diving with him. A girl has to be prepared! What she said, 'cause, ya know, that happens like, all the time... Seriously, what she said. SCUBA is fun. Hey, Max...it could happen. Probably not in my lifetime, but heh! Ok...next question...where to buy good scuba gear for the class? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #22 November 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote Ok...next question...where to buy good scuba gear for the class? Come by on the weekend you can use all my gear NO CHARGEYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheBile 0 #23 November 22, 2006 Take the class but stop calling it a class. It'll be too much fun to call it a class. Think of it as a diversion from all your other classes. Seems to me that skydivers with class usually have an alternative activity to skydiving. One is rock climbing, the other is SCUBA diving. you should definately take up the latter, if only to thrill the world of the sight of you in a tight fitting, curve hugging wetsuit. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #24 November 22, 2006 Hey...if they had a rock climbing wall at school, I'd be all over it as well. bwahahahaha - so you're hoping that I actually post a pic of me in a wetsuit? bwahahahahahahaLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites selbbub78 0 #25 November 22, 2006 QuoteSo, I'm going to have an "easy" spring semester with only 13 credits. I'm debating on taking a scuba class (1 credit) and it won't add anything to the tuition bill. So...should I? Think the class would be any good? heck ya!!! For adding nothing to the tuition??? It's a no brainer!!! CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
TheBile 0 #23 November 22, 2006 Take the class but stop calling it a class. It'll be too much fun to call it a class. Think of it as a diversion from all your other classes. Seems to me that skydivers with class usually have an alternative activity to skydiving. One is rock climbing, the other is SCUBA diving. you should definately take up the latter, if only to thrill the world of the sight of you in a tight fitting, curve hugging wetsuit. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #24 November 22, 2006 Hey...if they had a rock climbing wall at school, I'd be all over it as well. bwahahahaha - so you're hoping that I actually post a pic of me in a wetsuit? bwahahahahahahaLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #25 November 22, 2006 QuoteSo, I'm going to have an "easy" spring semester with only 13 credits. I'm debating on taking a scuba class (1 credit) and it won't add anything to the tuition bill. So...should I? Think the class would be any good? heck ya!!! For adding nothing to the tuition??? It's a no brainer!!! CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
