25 Aug 95 15:29, Dan Misiaszek wrote to Don Zandstra:
 DZ>> I have seen SCUBA instructors that have had less dives under
 DZ>> their belts than my newest equipment.
 DM> I agree this is a problem.  There should be mandatory amount of bottom
 DM> time before you can take an instructor class.
Effectively, there is.  I wouldn't take just anyone into my Divemaster or 
Assistant Instructor programs.  First, I got to know them.....personally and 
by diving with them on numerous occasions.  Then, if I liked what I saw, I'd 
take them on.
Open Water and Advanced Open Water classes wwere taught for the income. 
Divemaster and above were taught for the love of the sport.  I blew off folks 
that I didn't think were suited.  As far as that went, I don't recall ever 
charging for teaching Divemasters.
Jay
PADI M-9033
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