Master Scuba Diver Vs Dive Master... Which Should You Choose?

Master Scuba Diver Vs Dive Master... Which Should You Choose? These two scuba diving ranks sound similar, but are actually wildly different. I'm here to break down those differences so that if you're looking to progress from Rescue Diver and continue your scuba diver education, you understand the options you have to move forward.

At the end of this video, I give you a third option beyond Master Scuba Diver or Dive Master for how to add skills to your diving and accept a new challenge!

We've battened down the hatches here as Hurricane Isaias approaches and all diving has been cancelled, but that just means I get to make more videos for you!

D.S.D.O

James

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Master Scuba Diver Vs Dive Master... Which Should You Choose?

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[troymiller]

But...but...but my LDS told me that having a master diver cert meant I was a "black belt" in scuba diving...😭😭😭😀😀😀🤣🤣🤣

[e.nichols]

Your channel is solid gold my friend…Thank you, James!

[stephansunnyvale]

I really appreciate the upfront, no-nonsense videos

[jhardy]

Your comment about nitrox was funny. My instructor trainer told me that nitrox would kill me. That was around 1985. The TDI nitrox course was still 2.0 and 1.6 for max o2 pressures. But I'm still alive, and now he teaches nitrox.

[bubblesandboats]

Loved the archive footage from the Gilli's and what looked like shark point!
Thanks for the great info🤙

[CritterHunter]

Team divemaster here! I never wanna teach, just have the skills while I play

[AdventuresandLifestyle]

Good explainations as always. Very fluent. "Dive often" is key! Cheers James.

[jesspeoples]

You are right James. Knowledge and experience are more important than master scuba diver card.

[bbl]

Yup. I’m a rescue diver and didn’t want DM because I don’t dive to deal with the general public. I do it to get away from people hahaha. So I went the technical diving route starting with RAID Deep40, sidemount and now going to do Deco50

[npirzkal]

Moved from rescue diver to tech diving. I think you learn so much more with tech diving. As I wrote this before the 9:30 time mark, I see that we agree completely :-) As always, great video and info!!

[ianstockdale]

Excellent video. I’m with you 100%. I was only explaining to my nephew today that when you gain a qualification you have only met the minimal requirements for that qualification and must work hard to develop and improve your new skills before moving to the next level.

[TritonsRealm]

James, excellent comparison video. I couldn’t agree more about technical diving as a next step. Recreational divers are often a little intimidated by technical diving. However, the intro to tech course or advanced nitrox are great ways for recreational divers to learn more and become a safer diver, even if they have no desire to dive deep.

[pucioy]

When one make 4 specialties, then stress and rescue and have 50 dives in SSI, Master Diver is recognized automatically so one is gonna be a Master Diver no matter if one want it or not.

[lydialeigh]

Great video - answered some questions for me. The new digs look fantastic too! Fingers crossed the storm veers away from you guys.

[kylewinberg]

Always look forward to Monday's! Once again a great video packed with some great info! Come dive in California James! I'll show you some variety ;) hahaha. All jokes aside would love to have you for some cold water diving.

[diveinstructordaniel]

I had training with SSI so I got my MSD automatically 😄 I start the divemaster course in 2 weeks since want to become an professional

[KB-gdfc]

"There's a third option." Another truth bomb!

[frankea]

Hey James, Been watching your channel for almost a year now and I've got to tell you... You're the BEST!
I'm telling all my diving friends and students that you're the one to watch for REAL information and lots of food for thought.
Thx

[mikkosport]

Yet another option: focus to some part of diving. You already mentioned Tec but you can also focus e.g. photography.
Also it is worth to note that tec preparation course like GUE Fundamentals is a good way to improve your basic diving skills, like boyacy and propulsion even if you are not interested in tec itself.

[laminar]

Just subscribed to your channel James! Please keep passing along great insights and educating us on this wonderful world of scuba diving. I just wish the agencies would create a more formal certification slotted between Rescue and DM. Something WAY more useful and respected when compared to the MSD. Maybe someday...