I sent a ocean reef g diver I use as a student mask. After 8 months it came back. $175 bill. Then I hooked it up to an 80AL and guess what. It didn't breath at all. I don't know why, but I shook it while thinking "wtf is wrong with this thing?" The pressure lever was busted off inside. I emailed them 3 times. No response. I have used them for 3 years for commercial repairs. Never again now. 😢
Hey Salty! Love your stuff man, am going to Seneca for Underwater Skills. Will be DCBC certified by the end, you can pay to also get certified as a wet welder (is this a good investment) and also is the job market fairly strong for commercial divers and where is the best place to look for work. I recognize 100% that the pay at the start won’t be fantastic, like any job. I just wanted to be a commercial diver cause I love diving and love mechanical work.
Okay, I'm going to take it that you're a Canadian! This is good, I have been waiting for this question! So, in America we go by Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) regulations, which aren't recognized by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Here the DCBC is an "Add on Certification" that will allow you to work around the world. I highly recommend new divers not get it. Most dive companies aren't going to send a junior diver across international borders. If the company wants you to have it, then they will pay for it. In addition to this, a little (big) bird on the inner circle informed me that ADCI is in talks with IMCA, so dive schools are about to not have a leg to stand on with this. BUT IN CANADA, the DCBC is the go to, and is recognized by IMCA. Which is awesome for you! In general the diving industry in Canada (as well as every other IMCA country) is much more focused on safety than Americans. I cannot speak to the job market for divers in Canada. Your best bet may be to just get on the phone with the closest small dive company and ask them what its like. If I know one thing about commercial divers, its that we love to talk commercial diving. The individual welding certification there doesn't look too costly, and being as they spell out which certifications you will get I think its a fair deal. You may only tack a dollar or two on to your paycheck, but the extra knowledge never hurts. It looks like you are getting into it for the right reasons! Best of luck to you, and dive safe!
I’m going to pause this video and just say...I KNEW IT!!! I knew you were going to say shoe goo!! Lol
I sent a ocean reef g diver I use as a student mask. After 8 months it came back. $175 bill. Then I hooked it up to an 80AL and guess what. It didn't breath at all. I don't know why, but I shook it while thinking "wtf is wrong with this thing?" The pressure lever was busted off inside. I emailed them 3 times. No response. I have used them for 3 years for commercial repairs. Never again now. 😢
Hey Salty! Love your stuff man, am going to Seneca for Underwater Skills. Will be DCBC certified by the end, you can pay to also get certified as a wet welder (is this a good investment) and also is the job market fairly strong for commercial divers and where is the best place to look for work. I recognize 100% that the pay at the start won’t be fantastic, like any job. I just wanted to be a commercial diver cause I love diving and love mechanical work.
Okay, I'm going to take it that you're a Canadian! This is good, I have been waiting for this question!
So, in America we go by Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) regulations, which aren't recognized by the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA). Here the DCBC is an "Add on Certification" that will allow you to work around the world. I highly recommend new divers not get it. Most dive companies aren't going to send a junior diver across international borders. If the company wants you to have it, then they will pay for it. In addition to this, a little (big) bird on the inner circle informed me that ADCI is in talks with IMCA, so dive schools are about to not have a leg to stand on with this.
BUT IN CANADA, the DCBC is the go to, and is recognized by IMCA. Which is awesome for you! In general the diving industry in Canada (as well as every other IMCA country) is much more focused on safety than Americans.
I cannot speak to the job market for divers in Canada. Your best bet may be to just get on the phone with the closest small dive company and ask them what its like. If I know one thing about commercial divers, its that we love to talk commercial diving.
The individual welding certification there doesn't look too costly, and being as they spell out which certifications you will get I think its a fair deal. You may only tack a dollar or two on to your paycheck, but the extra knowledge never hurts.
It looks like you are getting into it for the right reasons! Best of luck to you, and dive safe!
Damn Salty! Quite the reply, thank you so much for the information!
are you proposing to make commercial diving in usa
I’m thinking about going too commercial diving academy in Jacksonville Florida what do you think about this school
So wont this affect the “bendiness” of the material? Its kinda like concrete now right?
This is a good question. It is noticeably stiffer on the outside, but it doesn't restrict your movement at all. Tough, but still flexible.
The Salty Diver cool, thanks!
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