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Scuba Certification at LA Scuba School- PADI Open Water Diver

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 In the PADI Open Water Diver course that we teach, you learn more than a new set of skills. You learn when and how to use them. You master basic fundamentals first and build upon them gradually so you don't feel rushed. Instead, you feel confident and comfortable. You learn at your own pace-- however fast or slow.

Be prepared to laugh and smile a lot. And, don't be surprised if you come away absolutely thrilled. Scuba diving does that to people.

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Four quick and easy steps to start...Scuba Lessons at Los Angeles Area Dive Center

Step One:

Reservation Time - First, call 310 398 5759 and reserve your two weekends. Yes, you CAN break them apart, completely flexible. Also, this is when we help you choose the right study tools, DVD's or Online Classes.  

Step Two:

Study Time - You have TWO options. You can choose a traditional book w/DVD or you can choose the on-line course.  If you choose online study tools click here "Get Started Online NOW" 

Step Three:

Equipment Time - A couple days before your Saturday pool session, come in and pick up your rental gear (included). Get ready to try on all the S.C.U.B.A. equipment. (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus)

Step Four:

Fun Time - Your Saturday pool training session starts and on Sunday, you're on a boat to one of our famous local Islands.

And That's it, You've begun your Scuba training.

Schedule:
  Saturday # One Open Water Scuba Diver Lessons

10:00am to 12:00pm At Eco Dive Center for Ocean Briefing
12:00pm to 1:00pm Lunch Time.
1:00pm to 6:00pm Lessons at Hawthorne City Pool for training

Sunday # One - Boat Trip to Local Island 
Meet at Boat Departure Site TBD (approx. 6:15am)
Dive #1: Exploration Dive
Dive #2: Basic Scuba Skills  

    Weekend Two Schedule:
       Saturday #Two

    7:30 to 11:00   At Culver City Pool - Pool Skills
    11:00 to 1:00   Lunch Break
    1:00 to 04:00- At Eco Dive Center for Ocean Prep and Final Exam
         Sunday Two - Boat Dive Trip #2
      Boat Trip to Local Island. Departure TBD.
      Dive #3 Skills Practice & Exploration Dive 
      Dive #4 Skills & More Island Exploring of our Local Reefs

        Tuition includes Scuba Certification Classes

        • Lifetime PADI Open Water Diver certification.
        • Scuba equipment rentals for entire course.
        • Training materials. Online or Book w/DVD's.
        • Ocean Prep Sessions (in Classrooms)
        • 2 Pool Training Sessions 
        • 2 Boat Tickets - 2 Days of REAL Island Boat Diving.
        • Lifetime Annual Scuba tune-ups. FREE, worth $95.00
        • AND!, Buy your own complete Scuba equipment set-up you get your course tuition refunded.
        • Optional- Free beach dive training after completion. Can be credited to your Advanced rating.
        • Optional- One Free Nitrox tank. Can be applied to the Nitrox certification.
        • Free Dive Club membership. 
        • Free air-fills.
        • 10-20% discounts on all dive equipment.
           Our Promise & Guarantee:  We guarantee to give you the most adventurous and educational Scuba experience. When you complete your training with us, you will be a confident and well-trained diver ready to explore the underwater world. We're dedicated to educating divers in protecting the aquatic environment, so in addition to the basics, you will also be taught additional buoyancy skills and fish identification to aid you in becoming a more eco-friendly diver.

           Why we're BETTER than the rest: We're proud to offer the most flexible schedule available, with classes EVERY WEEKEND. Our instructors are safe and FUN, NO drill sergeants. Read About Our Team Our rental gear is new and it's design is "New-School Design" with integrated weight systems (no bruises on hips), knives attached, surface marker buoys and whistles for your safety. Your ocean days are on real dive boats, not a shuttle ride to the nearest island. Our wetsuits are new and warm, and our hooded vests are hyperstretch rubber for your comfort. We include marine-life presentations and guarantee amazing sea-creature interaction at our local islands. Course includes free refreshers for life, free beach dive training after completion of course, lifetime discounts on trips and equipment purchases. If you're unsatisfied with your training we will refund 50% of your tuition.

          Upon graduation, you will be issued your PADI Open Water Diver card, with this certification you will able to:

        • Purchase tickets for local boat trips & tropical dive vacations.
        • Dive with a buddy independent of supervision. Unless you want a guide.
        • Obtain free air-fills at the shop & rent Scuba diving equipment.
        • Enroll in other Scuba diver certification courses like Advanced and Rescue Diver.
        • FREE LIFETIME - Annual Scuba Skill Refreshers (worth $95.00 annually)
           Congratulations on deciding to become an underwater explorer and world reef seeker!

         

           
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