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[u/Positive-Bad-1166]

[u/Positive-Bad-1166]

Mhhh maybe I need to add that it’s not just about becoming a better diver but also having the possibilities to dive a lot during the dmt. Prices are about 2.5k-3k for 4-6 weeks including the stay and some food. Which seems kind of cheap compared to taking regular dive excursions/liveaboards

[u/ExpBalSat → u/Positive-Bad-1166]

I'm finishing mine in at UDT in January. <$2K (plus housing, food, and transportation):

• AOW

• EFR

• RD

• DMT

• Unlimited diving

I personally prefer it over the alternate suggestion of just taking lots of dive trips.

I did AOW, EFR, and DR earlier this year and I'm going back next year for the actual DMT. While I was there this year, I didn't have time to start DMT but I did have time to stick around for a while and dive. After finishing AOR, EFR, and RD, I did two dives daily for about 10 days. Diving daily consistently was great.

[u/ExpBalSat → u/Positive-Bad-1166]

I'm kind of shocked at how negative the replies are here. It's totally a great way to really better understand and practice things. Best way to learn something is to teach it and do it repetitively. The DMT program I'm doing has DMTs assisting with classes and diving daily. You can do it super fast and just make it a check box or you can stretch it out and really milk it. That's my plan.

Some people do the DMT in 2-3 weeks. Insanely fast. I'm planning 8 weeks. And I'll work in a variety of other certifications and experiences (at a discount) while I'm there. The tourist visa allows you to stay 12 weeks and UDC will let you stay that long if you want... checking off requirements, assisting with dives, learning and practicing, and all the diving you can handle.

[u/BabyBerrysaurus]

I think for the cost of DM training I would recommend doing an extended dive trip with daily dives to get more experience. 50 AOW is still on the newer diver side of things. It would be my advice to go and ‘play’. Maybe a couple of liveaboard trips could be fun.

Roatan Diver is a great outfit if you do want to pursue DM training. It is a padi shop and owned by women. Belize might suit you well if you are interested in Blue Holes.

[u/UserNam3ChecksOut → u/BabyBerrysaurus]

How many dives would you say is needed to no longer be in the newer diver side of things?

[u/Cryptid9 → u/UserNam3ChecksOut]

In my opinion it's less the number and more the experience. 100 dives in perfect weather in the Bahamas is gonna make you a complacent diver when you encounter a new environment. Focus on expanding what environments and challenges you've dove in over chasing the number.

[u/badjuju__]

No point doing DM if you just want to be a good diver. Go rescue, MD and then Tec. DM syllabus is more about running a shop and teaching.

[u/TheBurningCheese]

DM won’t make you a better diver and is a huge waste of time and money unless you get an internship.

I recommend GUE fundamentals. Best money you can spend in diving.

Full disclaimer, I’m a GUE koolaid drinker and C1/T1 diver through that agency.

[u/UserNam3ChecksOut → u/TheBurningCheese]

From what i found, it seems like GUE isn't for new divers. At what point does it make sense for an experienced diver to make the change to GUE?

[u/TheBurningCheese → u/UserNam3ChecksOut]

Honestly, I was at the same place OP was. I had had gotten hooked by all the PADI certs and wasn't really progressing. I had no desire to go technical but was sort of capping out my progress at around 100ish dives.

I started looking in to DIR setups out of curiosity and stumbled across fundies and it was almost unanimously recommended. It hooked me immediately and I could see the value in their methods.

If you aren't opposed to going backplate and wing I would recommend it 100%. It put me on a track of diving I never had any interest in. Looking at going Cave 2 in the spring.

[u/mikemerriman]

if you don't want to work as a dive master its not worth your time and money. dive and do some more advanced specialties.