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Originally Posted by Lulubelle
I haven't had time to do my Nitrox certification yet either. I found an online only course which actually gets you a card, but through an organization I have not heard of before, SDA, Scuba Divers of America. I was thinking of doing it as I may be diving some wrecks next weekend and don't want to hold up my dive buddy who dives Nitrox. Thoughts?
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I'd skip SDA, and do your nitrox class with whoever you're diving with next time you're along the NC coast. I've seen divers going over the classroom portion with their instructor on the trip out (since it's a long ride).
You don't really need dives to get the card anymore, but doing the class at the coast will get you a highly qualified buddy (your Nitrox instructor) as part of the deal.
Another option is to find an evening class closer to home. Mine took 3hrs, and it could have been shorter since everyone in the class actually did the reading before class.
Welcome, and check out ncdivers.com for something with a regional flavor.
Rich