I don't have a problem with continuing in the training process.I have only 
been certified for a couple of years and until this year was averaging at 4 
dives a mounth.I am going to get my advance open water before this summer 
gets here.I don't think I will go much higher than that.
 I am certified through P.D.I.C and I don't see much of a differnce from pdic 
open water checkout from padi advance openwater.I see more of a benifit by 
compining the two.
    George
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