How To Pass Your Open Water Course

How To Pass Your Open Water Course
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Getting into scuba diving is pretty easy and you can get qualified all around the world, anywhere there’s a dive centre and deepish water but there is, of course, a test that you have to pass first. Now to put you at ease the test is designed so that 10 yr olds can pass it so don’t stress about it too much, but there are some tips that can help you pass your test and become a better diver faster.
The course itself has split into four parts; homework, the classroom work, pool work and open water dives. So you’ve got some book reading to do at home so you can get to grips with the theory, you’re tested on that in the classroom to make sure you understand what’s going on. You then practice fundamental skills in the pool and then you repeat those skills in an open water setting. Now I’m obviously not going to give you the answer key to the open water test but there are a few helpful tips and tricks that can help you complete your open water.
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[@shalinpather4198]

Why am I watching this - I passed it ages ago

[@charon_lix]

Because you're a champ

[@rschmidtschmidt6810]

Same.. Lol

[@trollmedia9719]

Me too

[@shalinpather4198]

@@charon_lix Looks like we're all champs in this comment LOL

[@sayittrue9570]

I'm doing my DM course at the moment .I guess I'm watching this for hints and tips

[@WilliamDrumm]

My Open Water course was pretty challenging. I was 12 and it was in a freezing Colorado lake with zero visibility. It was all up hill from there!

[@christophershepherd6024]

I just signed up for classes. Picked up my packet and have been going through the book. First day of classes is May 5th, EXCITED

[@tommyegoldstein1741]

Finally! This is the video I have been waiting for!

[@mystkittsdivebuddy]

Very informative. I do like the way this is agency neutral. A lot of prospective divers think the agency is all important when in fact the most important person is your instructor. A good experienced instructor brings much more to the table than what is written in the manuals. Also for the new diver, most agencies now offer the course on line with downloadable manuals, workbooks and streaming videos. Be safe, have fun, remember a scuba qualification has to be earned.

[@Cheiff117]

Going for my first ever Scuba Discovery next week! excited but very nervous

[@P0rtalgate]

Finished my e learning couple days ago, got my dives tomorrow

[@natashagem9054]

That is so exciting! I will be doing this soon...

[@tuckerg900]

Not sure if you’ll see this, but if you do how was it? I want to get certified next summer when I’m out of school. Did you buy equipment or rent from dive center?

[@Cowboy9357]

tucker gallatin you should definitely get certified im taking the class right now and it’s really fun

[@androsyuen8027]

did u pass

[@androsyuen8027]

@@tuckerg900 rent

[@supernova6177]

I have my course scheduled, i can't WAIT!!!!

[@derrickwilliams1902]

When I took my open water with PADI, I just basically read the whole book from cover to cover. When it came to the written test and review, you could tell who read the book, who skimmed the book, and who didn't read it at all and only relied on the lecture. Because during the review people would say that one "trick question" (as they put it) on the test wasn't covered. But if you read the book it was in there.

[@GastrophetDrum]

I'm always amazed when people try skimming the book and half-assing the academics. It's not a college course to pass and never think about again, it's how not to die in the ocean......Behooves people to know....

[@ruwahameed1275]

Where can i fimd that book

[@kaitlynengelland2723]

Where did you go? There are places that will certify you just going under the water. I never knew there was an actual test. I just thought it was the physical.

[@karloavera]

Thank you for this video! I'm about to start my first class and am excited, but also nervous.

[@DistortedPeach]

Did you get your certification?? Curious

[@felipearcanjo2908]

I am doing my class exam this weekend. Then pool and open water in the coming weeks. Then within 8 months, off to Belize here I go!!!!

[@AQUADOMIA1]

Hello thank you for your video, a very good one. I am a french scuba instructor and I really appreciate your channel :-) :-)

[@VariousLayerz]

Thank You Sir! Have A Great Day!

[@HelloPhilosophy]

Relived a bit, I stress over written tests. Thank you

[@VariousLayerz]

Great Information Sir!

[@gee4526]

Mark, Shaun, could you guys do a video on the importance of keeping your skills sharp? There are so many times I've seen veteran divers that were really bad on some of their skills.I suppose that it comes from being over confident and thinking they have already done the skills and therefore there is no need to keep practicing. They just dont realize that it is so easy to forget the simplest thing and when a real emergency arises they will be totally caught off guard. Not Good.!

[@rschmidtschmidt6810]

YES,

[@williamkelly5689]

doing mine tomorrow :D

[@tomatetupil]

Awesome bro 👍

[@leeminter811]

I did not pass my first Open Water, signed up for a course in the Dominican Republic after being referred by a rep. Found out that PADI courses have manuals and exams after I got back to the UK - it was a scam,. and the guy at the rep's desk was apparently nothing to do with the hotel / tour company. Second time was a proper PADI course in Turkey.

[@ava90210]

Im doing my padi at the age of 10 it started in December it’s not November school started there was a lot of delays today I’m doing my last dive and my written exam I’m really scared I’m now 11 and terrified since I haven’t finished the book

[@francoisg3500]

I will be taking the opening water part of my Padi diving course this week. So this video is very helpful. I used the online resources and I think that they are the best way to revise!

[@rschmidtschmidt6810]

Good luck, Hope you do good. I was certified as an sdi diver so I don't know how it works for padi.

[@francoisg3500]

Rschmidt Schmidt Thanks!

[@nitro8497]

F.Gomm Open water part of the course is the best part. Get to enjoy the views for your dive site

[@francoisg3500]

Nitro 84 Yes! Looking forward to jumping in!

[@giol5681]

I didn’t get my book yet and I will only have 2 days to read it over the weakens 🤣 but I know a lot already do Ig that’s good

[@alvarotorres9662]

I was waiting all my school year for next week I’m having the exam I’m so nervous :)

[@tanishkaratnani8209]

Hey ! I am 16 yrs and from India.I am wanting to pursue scuba as my career! So, i just wanted a favor from ya...could you please suggest me a city or a country where i can do my scuba courses i.e till the rescue diver course along with a part time or full time job. Like i was planning to do the first three courses in new york as i wanted to spend my own money for my courses and new york seems to be a very lively city with many number of jobs for teens. So please can u suggest or give your opinion as to where is the right place for a teen to complete their initial scuba courses along with earning for themselves.

[@caden8110]

E-learning or in person costs? Online I think is 195 but what is the booklet cost?

[@inspirescuba4845]

Great question! in person costs can vary per shop or instructor. The average cost is around 200-300 in the US. Choosing an in person format is invaluable in that you have an instructor right there to answer questions and ensure comprehension of theory. Hope this helps and you're able to get in the water soon!

[@Roy_investigates]

so i am thinking about getting certified, i am a fan of the channel already cause i watch a youtuber that is inspiring me to scuba dive. ( Channel is DALLMYD ) is there a age you recommend getting into scuba diving?

[@inspirescuba4845]

Hello if you haven't found the answer yet, the minimum age is 8 years old in the PADI Bubblemaker program. The program is limited to 6ft.

[@Roy_investigates]

@@inspirescuba4845 thank you so much!

[@inspirescuba4845]

@@Roy_investigates absolutely. I hope you and your family are able to experience the underwater world soon! 🤙🏽

[@princealmighty5391]

I need to work work work and save money for the course but I'm worried that I will fail my scuba diving exam 😔 😢 I hate exams. It's 549 aud course

[@henrycrick3149]

Don’t get scared the the DM asks you to take your mask on and off (it’s not as bad as it sounds you can still breathe!)

[@BlackPawGaming]

open the eyes in water is harder actually.

[@yassinmohsen7011]

Did that today actually my actual exam is tomorrow tho

[@cjadventures8840]

I’m doing my course in 3 hours and I’m kinda nervous

[@lilwooklet4058]

Did you pass?

[@shnaggysfatass4732]

Did u pass

[@cjadventures8840]

BNC Fishing yeah I did, it was pretty easy ngl😁

[@lukasdim1533]

Tree man it isn’t that hard? doing mine in a few hours too 😖

[@tides1506]

Ahhh god I’m scared I’m getting certified in a couple days

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

I was in Egypt for a week to dive, I saw some horrible divers 😂😂 i don’t know how they got certified 🌊

[@Lightrojsp]

How deep do you go on your open water test

[@inspirescuba4845]

During the course you will make dives in shallow or pool like conditions, followed by open water which is limited to a max of 40 ft where you will re-iterate the skills you worked on in your confined water. Most instructors will take their students to about 15 or 20 ft until they finish the course completely.

[@schmithjagen7228]

Pretty easy, yes treading water for 2 hours is easy, someone should've mention that

[@alenemely]

Why 2 hours of treading water?

[@schmithjagen7228]

@@alenemely idk but in some dive center they do it like that, even though nowadays the regulation is different

[@armytruth6860]

Why am I watching this I'm always open water certified,

[@robharris5245]

All i will say the whole thing is NOT easy, fun or pleasant. it took me nine months of sleepless nights to complete the course. after the 5 confined water dives and the 4 open water dives i haven't dived since. I hated the whole process but I did because my wife has been diving for years before i met her so i thought it would be nice to join her under water. She thinks diving is the best thing since sliced bread sadly i couldn't agree.

[@campaspe810]

Turn up lol

[@daveleger2002]

Don't forget there is a 200meter test swin, unlimited time, and a 10 minute water tread test you must pass in the pool. Also, don't rush and practice, practice, practice your skills... PADI OWSI 212568

[@BlakeJonesyREAL]

This is what I’m most worried about

[@lacroixhikes6147]

Yeah me too

[@murphygreen8484]

Breath out through your nose - unless your nose is enclosed in your mask

[@jaredkoch3974]

It's an air Cylinder!! not a tank or bottle!!

[@Tapio86]

All these thumbs up... First rule of OW... if your thumbs go up for any other reason than aborting a dive, you owe your instructor a beer.

[@jelloman1128]

if its made so 10 year olds can pass it, then Its super slim for me to pass. cuss im 10 EEEEEEE

[@Spideryote]

I just realized that I don't own any devices capable of playing a DVD The digital age of PC gaming really is taking it's toll

[@matao87]

Step one: Have a pulse. There is no step two.

[@theristis5]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="181">3:01</a> I will not trust anyone completely. My survival depends on my disobedience.

[@iamgroot4080]

Just slip Your instructor a 20$ and save Yourself a hustle...

[@theurbanshark1052]

Learn how to swim.

[@jodihallstenlyczak3066]

Literally opens with the statement that the test is easy enough that "a 10-year old can pass it." [Really? Then why the video, mate?] Then goes on to say fairly straight on that you can't read the book in a day and to spend a few WEEKS on the material to pass the test [thought a 10-year-old can pass it?!]. Good information throughout, but if you're struggling in a basic diver course, the opening is very off-putting.