Things You Only Learn After Becoming An Instructor…

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    The title of scuba diving Instructor is a sign of respect for many divers and a goal to aim for many others. After hours of classroom, pool and open water work if you’re good enough you’ll get a certificate with your name on it, somebody will shake your hand and some shining gates will open for you, you are now a scuba diving Instructor. You now have the trust and respect of prospective divers, you’ve been there before as an assistant but never as the primary and then it hits you, the buck stops with you and you are in charge. The more time you spend as an Instructor the more hidden secrets you learn that I probably shouldn’t be telling you guys, so thanks for watching and safe diving.
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  • @stephens2r338
    @stephens2r338 4 года назад +5

    When l took my PADI IDC I instructor course back in 2004. l realised that it taught me nothing about diving!!
    Lots about sales on equipment and courses and product placement. Educationally it was no different than the Dive Master.
    Many years later l realised that it opened up a new world of opportunity in diving and how much more l learned afterwards from often failing and adapting to situations.
    My advice is not to rush your transition from DM to Instructor. The wisdom and experience you can gain without the responsibility is priceless

    • @UNgineering
      @UNgineering Год назад

      mine had a 30-minute "exam" which basically consisted of the instructor telling answers to students, then 1 pool dive where all the students were on their knees and performed each skill ONCE, then two open water dives where again each student performed each skill once whilst on their knees. someone lost their weight belt during the dive, wasn't able to complete all the skills due to time constraints and still passed. i shudder looking back at my open water certification.

  • @Lionheart2323
    @Lionheart2323 5 лет назад +3

    Lol i was just thinking about changing my signature too! The paperwork struggles are real 🙂

  • @joshuasmith7369
    @joshuasmith7369 5 лет назад +5

    I am not a dive instructor, I am working towards being one. As an 11H AIT instructor at Ft. Benning, you learn very quickly some people are obviously in the wrong line of work. I've lost track of the number of tomes I've had to tell someone they are pointing the weapon system the wrong way.

    • @GameVilleofficialpage
      @GameVilleofficialpage 5 лет назад

      Honestly.....yeah. It definitely applies to almost all jobs across the board, but especially ones outside of an office. Even seeing police explorers just doing training they freaking flag each other every other minute.

  • @dh5645
    @dh5645 5 лет назад +2

    🐬 Thank you for the thoughtful and informational video 🐠

  • @Garwanen
    @Garwanen 5 лет назад +6

    For me personally becoming instructor has taught me that it's the perfect way to kill the hobby you love. :D Well, not really since I don't teach full-time.

  • @Teampegleg
    @Teampegleg 5 лет назад +3

    2:56 Yeah the sandwich I ate between the morning and afternoon boat trips didn't sit well.

  • @TheUnknownDutchman
    @TheUnknownDutchman 4 года назад +1

    About to start my instructor-course in 2 weeks 😃
    Will be using my GUE setup, including my D12, canisterlight, longhose, and 2 backups.
    I’m even planning on doing the swimmingpool-sessions in this rig.
    It’s by far my favorite setup. I’m diving in this setup. The student? Standard rec-setup.
    If you know their setup, there’s nothing wrong with mixing the two.

  • @yasira9428
    @yasira9428 5 лет назад +4

    I'm finishing up my DM on my way to instructor. Thank you guys for your videos! I'm always looking forward to them. Cheers!

    • @dharmapunk5
      @dharmapunk5 5 лет назад +3

      I just started my DM program. How are you finding yours? I'm a little nervous about the swimming skills, but I've been going to the pool and seeing improvement at every session so far, so that's encouraging.

    • @yasira9428
      @yasira9428 5 лет назад +2

      @@dharmapunk5 I was worried about all the physics in Part 2 of the DM test but after reading a bunch and studying some online flash cards I was able to pass it. I'm not the best swimmer I still have to practice for it to be honest.

  • @Finthefish-hr8ky
    @Finthefish-hr8ky 5 лет назад +1

    So true. So so true.

  • @wallybrown9509
    @wallybrown9509 4 года назад

    Mark, thanks for telling it like it is.

  • @HAMZA2244
    @HAMZA2244 2 года назад

    1:57 diver has his alternate on his left side

  • @OceanPancake
    @OceanPancake 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely love this list!! Such a great way to remind us all that we have to keep learning and growing. Every dive is an opportunity to be a better diver! Would love to collaborate and create some great educational scuba content!

  • @HypnoticAbyss
    @HypnoticAbyss 5 лет назад +1

    My instructor told me a story about an open water student of hers that swam up to her and ripped the primary second stage right out of her mouth so the student could breathe on it. there was absolutely no problem with the students reg at all. the person just freaked out. instructors deal with some pretty crazy stuff.

    • @Teampegleg
      @Teampegleg 5 лет назад

      A lot of people say that it is more likely that an out of air or panicked diver will rip the reg out of your mouth rather than search for your octo. Which is why they advocate just primary donate with the octo on a necklace.

  • @barrettt8661
    @barrettt8661 5 лет назад +3

    Hey guys I saw your post and it reminded me to come watch the video ( I signed up for the giveaway)

  • @widdlewaddle1790
    @widdlewaddle1790 4 года назад

    One thing you learn is your patience with newbies who broke his dust cap on its tank.

  • @UNgineering
    @UNgineering Год назад

    how do you politely tell an instructor to stop putting their students on the knees at the bottom of the pool/lake/ocean?

  • @Joshkelly931.
    @Joshkelly931. 5 лет назад +1

    Anyone have any recommendations on where to do my dive masters and Idc?? I was thinking Madagascar but not sure if the language barrier will limit or even spoil the experience. My second thought was Indonesia..

    • @joshuasmith7369
      @joshuasmith7369 5 лет назад +1

      Depending on where you live, Florida Keys.

    • @SomaliCoastguard
      @SomaliCoastguard 5 лет назад +1

      Madagascar - beautiful country + salt water crocodiles + lots of shark attacks; although somewhat less reported on than in Reunion. Hmmmm.

    • @Joshkelly931.
      @Joshkelly931. 5 лет назад

      Well I didn’t know they had salt water crocs 🤨🤨 that could be a tick off the bucket list... I’m Living in Switzerland atm so not much Going on around here😂😂 the goal is to
      Live on a beach for a few months

    • @frogstock2597
      @frogstock2597 5 лет назад +1

      @@Joshkelly931. Try the gili islands off Lombok in Indonesia man.loads of multi lingual instructors .im doing my DM with Oceans5 on gili air next month

    • @Joshkelly931.
      @Joshkelly931. 5 лет назад

      FROGSTOCK just had a quick look and it’s ticking all the boxes so far 😂 what’s the diving like do you know?

  • @thewoosp2782
    @thewoosp2782 5 лет назад +3

    I do not agree with the wing comments. You should be wearing the same set up as your students.
    The need for extra weight in cold water is the only benefit of a wing and backplate. No quick release clips, pushes your face down when on the surface, unnecisarily complicates BC remove replace skills and weight belt remove replace skills... breaks your back when unloading boats and you get to 'that' bag...
    An old buddy once told me that a wing is great for your trim, I asked what was wrong with my trim, he said nothing, your trim is great, I just smiled and he never tried to convince me again.
    Unless you are tech diving, use a sport BC and lead by example.

  • @bragilove
    @bragilove 2 года назад

    The difference between a pizza and your salary...

  • @dsackman1495
    @dsackman1495 2 года назад

    Interesting ti watch the accompanying video and seeing how many bad behaviors are documented.😒

  • @grifini27
    @grifini27 5 лет назад +2

    I don't get UK divers obsession with wings. If the students are wearing jackets so should the instructor imo.

    • @Cthippo1
      @Cthippo1 5 лет назад +1

      That raises an interesting question... Do you have one set of gear you teach with that is similar to what the students are using and another set that is they way you like it for actual use?

    • @DiveBC
      @DiveBC 5 лет назад +4

      Coming from a cold water background where we are in drysuits and need 30-50lbs of lead having a wing and backplate moves some of that weight to the 6lb ss plate as well as puts the lift of your BCD in a better place. I have dove with both systems and a bp+wing is by far more comfortable with bulky undergarments and a drysuit on. It doesn't squeeze you every time you are at the surface with a full BCD. As for the same gear as your students. This isn't going to happen as there are so many different types of gear and personal preference. Maybe in an open water course where all students are renting could you get away with this but after that they are trying different gear and buying their own. Knowing how all the different types of gear works and behaves in the water is key though. Being an instructor is all about trouble shooting and thinking on your feet while passing along knowledge in the best possible way.