Cards accepted by Florida cave sites
Can anyone tell me if the Florida cave sites that require you to show a certification card, accept cards from all agencies NSS-CDS, NACD, GUE, IANTD and TDI or are some cards not accepted at some sites.
This is obviously excluding sites owned by the agencies themselves
Thanks
Simon
All cards are and should be accepted... If you ever have a question about a particular spot don't hesitate to call ahead.
Double the the Tanks, Double the run, Add a stage for more fun..... Keep on Diving.
Most will accept any card from a recognized agency. A lot of what you read pertaining to, "must be NACD or NSSCDS certified" has more to do with those agencies being responsible for acquiring access to that site. But as long as your certifying agency ascribes to a similar set of standards you should not encounter any problems.
DeWayne
The safest way to dive solo is to refuse to dive with an idiot. - Dave Sutton
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum - Ambrose Bierce (1906, Devil's Dictionary)
Cards
I know it is hard to imagine, but I have been told by a local dive site that my PADI Cave Diving Instructor card is no good.
The best card is a VISA. Everyone takes those.
"Have you ever noticed
When you're feeling really good
There's always a pigeon
That'll come shiat on your hood?" John Prine 4-7-2020
"Into the blue again; in the silent water
Under the rocks, and stones; there is water underground" Talking Heads
John who wouldnt take your padi card. lets kick some ass.
Is Soviet way, is good.
What is PADI's opinion about cave diving and snorkels??
I hope they instruct to use them as directional markers
Human Evolution makes me wonder: from HomoErectus to HomeSapiens, from Dry Caves to Wet Caves. Nevertheless, from HomoErectus to HomeSapiens, from Org. Caves still to Org. Caves! DAMN ...
Some shops don't take PADI because they feel that it's not up to snuff with their SSI Cave Instructor Cards.Originally Posted by Caver95
I can't blame them... I've seen those PADI Cave Diver types in Ginnie...
Joe
We are right now working on the new full cave snorkeling specialty 8)What is PADI's opinion about cave diving and snorkels??
I hope they instruct to use them as directional markers
You are one of those padi cave diving types.Some shops don't take PADI because they feel that it's not up to snuff with their SSI Cave Instructor Cards.
I can't blame them... I've seen those PADI Cave Diver types in Ginnie...I know I am one.
Is Soviet way, is good.
PADI Cave Cards
PADI has mixed feelings about the use of snorkels and cave diving. They do not reccomend using a snorkel for cave diving , but have no good instructions for plugging the big hole in the top of your mask.What is PADI's opinion about cave diving and snorkels??
I hope they instruct to use them as directional markers
"Have you ever noticed
When you're feeling really good
There's always a pigeon
That'll come shiat on your hood?" John Prine 4-7-2020
"Into the blue again; in the silent water
Under the rocks, and stones; there is water underground" Talking Heads
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