"Diving Is Difficult To Learn"
Wrong! Diving has never been easier to learn! You can
become a PADI International Diver in just two short weekends in our Accelerated
Open Water Course, or in four weeks in our standard evening format. Diving is
not only easy to learn, it is a lot of fun! So, come experience the adventure!
"You Breathe Pure Oxygen and You Breathe Differently"
Untrue! The air that is in Scuba tanks is just air,
only cleaner! When the tanks are filled, the air goes through a series of
filters and removes all impurities so you end up with pure, dry, filtered air.
At Diver Dan's we have our air tested by an independent lab four times a year
to guarantee your safety. No other dive store does this much for your
protection.
"Diving Is Only A Male Activity"
Hardly! The latest statistics show that 42% of new
divers certified in the last year were female! This has been a growing trend
for many years and continues to climb.
"Diving Is Isolated And Inaccessible To The Average Person"
Incorrect! Anywhere you travel in the world, you can
go diving. As a Certified PADI Diver, you will be able to dive anywhere.
Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, the South Pacific, Africa, Europe, Asia, you name
it! If travel is not in your plans, that's OK because one of the greatest world
class dive destinations is just a short drive away - Monterey! Monterey is one
of the most beautiful dive destinations in the world. Why do you think
one of the
world's largest aquarium is in Monterey? Because there is so much to see diving
here! From Puget Sound to San Luis Obispo, 85% of the diving is done in
Monterey.
"There is no
good local diving"
Incorrect! Monterey is one
of the most beautiful dive destinations in the world.
People travel from around the
world to dive in Monterey. Why do you think
one of the
world's largest aquarium is in Monterey? Because there is so much to see diving
here! From Puget Sound to San Luis Obispo, 85% of the diving is done in
Monterey.
"You Must be In Above Average Physical Condition To Dive"
False! All you have to do is be able to swim 200 yards
and tread water for 10 minutes. We have trained people from all age groups -
from 12 to their 70's! We at Diver Dan's have trained more divers
than any other dive store in Northern California.
"Sharks Are Deadly And Everywhere"
Untrue! Sharks are extremely rare. There are hundreds
of different varieties of sharks in the world and only
two or three that have
been known to be dangerous. Sharks as a species are very shy and unwilling to
approach humans. With over a million dives done in Monterey a year, only a few
divers are lucky enough to even see a shark of any kind. Statistically
speaking, there is a four times greater chance of being hit by lightning than
being attacked by a shark.
Even "Diver Dan" himself who has
over 2000 dives in Monterey over
20 years has never seen a shark.
"It Is Always Cold Underwater"
False! It is true that you lose body heat 20 times
faster in water than in air. That is why, when we go diving, we wear exposure
protection such as a wetsuit. The materials used in today's wetsuits are better
than ever and are made with the most state of the art designs. With a suit that
is comfortable and fits you well, you will be amazed how warm you stay!
"You Can't See Underwater If You Wear Glasses"
Not True! For those of us who wear glasses or contact
lenses, we have two options. We can wear our contacts just like we do on land.
Or, we can put prescription lenses into our mask. Lenses can be put in just
about any mask made today. At Diver Dan's we carry many different
styles of masks with prescription lenses in stock!
"Dives Are Usually Very Deep - 100 to 200 feet"
Wrong! The average recreational dive is to a depth of
35 feet. The most prolific sea life and stunning corals are usually within 50
feet of the surface. Since plants and corals need light to flourish, most dives
are done in shallow water. In fact, the maximum recreational dive limit is 130
feet and it is only recommended with Advanced Training.
"It Is Dark, Murky And Difficult To See"
False! The average visibility from the shore in
Monterey is 30 feet and light penetrates way past the recreational dive limit
of 130 feet. Off of boats, the visibility is even better! In warmer climates,
the visibility may be as much as 200 feet or more. So there is a lot to see on
every dive!
"It Is Extremely Dangerous With No Margin For Error"
Hardly! The training and equipment that exists today
has made diving so safe that the accident incident rate is the same as the
sport of bowling! Make sure that you get the best training possible. Diver Dan's
is a PADI Five Star
Career
Development Center and is the only store in the area with
two full time
PADI Course Directors on staff. So why not go where the Instructors learn? Dive
with Diver Dan's!
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