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Taking the first step into scuba diving can be daunting and exciting at the same time. Whether is breathing underwater for the first time and having to learn to nagivate coral reefs, every divers out there exploring the world have to go through the Open Water Course.We sit down to chat with Lukman Hakim, a fresh out of the boat PADI Certified Open Water Diver to ask him about his initial thoughts and experience during the course. What made him decide to take up the challenge and his feelings being a certified diver.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 - Previous Episode1:22 - Open Water Skills6:27 - Common Challenges11:03 - Course Expectations13:40 - Aiming to be Instructor20:38 - Being Inspired 27:34 - Advice for Divers33:08 - Cave Diving?35:24 - Message from LukGuest : Lukman Hakim : https://www.instagram.com/jaroughm/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

Taking the first step into scuba diving can be daunting and exciting at the same time. Whether is breathing underwater for the first time and having to learn to nagivate coral reefs, every divers out there exploring the world have to go through the Open Water Course.We sit down to chat with Lukman Hakim, a fresh out of the boat PADI Certified Open Water Diver to ask him about his initial thoughts and experience during the course. What made him decide to take up the challenge and his feelings being a certified diver.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:19 - Guest's Intro10:07 - PADI Open Water Course18:11 - Entry Requirements24:55 - Diver's Qualifications31:18 - Confidence & Competency39:04 - Course Syllabus45:18 - Preview Next EpisodeGuest : Lukman Hakim : https://www.instagram.com/jaroughm/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

A volunteer program with unlimited dives is uncommon within the scuba diving community. What is exactly the catch here? Well, you get to save the beautiful coral reefs and enjoy tranqual island paradise without having to take any courses. Training is also provided with equipment. Too good to be true?We sit down with scuba diver volunteer Vanessa Bok to discuss about her time and responsibilities at the dive center. How she got accepted into the program and what are the daily tasks she have during her time at the island. Having to travel the world and doing meaningful works are the best ways to have a fulfilling adventure of a lifetime.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode1:12 Volunteer Responsibility6:03 Being a Better Diver15:12 Start Wreck Diving22:25 Knowledge SharingGuest : Vanessa Bok : https://www.instagram.com/vanessabok_/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

A volunteer program with unlimited dives is uncommon within the scuba diving community. What is exactly the catch here? Well, you get to save the beautiful coral reefs and enjoy tranqual island paradise without having to take any courses. Training is also provided with equipment. Too good to be true?We sit down with scuba diver volunteer Vanessa Bok to discuss about her time and responsibilities at the dive center. How she got accepted into the program and what are the daily tasks she have during her time at the island. Having to travel the world and doing meaningful works are the best ways to have a fulfilling adventure of a lifetime.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes0:00 Intro1:30 Guest's Intro5:32 Sabbatical Leave8:33 Travel Journey15:54 Tioman Malaysia19:48 Volunteer Program22:31 Crown of Thorns29:33 Program's Thoughts34:20 Preview Next EpisodeGuest : Vanessa Bok : https://www.instagram.com/vanessabok_/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

The Definitions of Technical Diving are becoming more and more a debate in recent years. As there are more divers getting into the discipline, it has become more accessible than before. A popular question nowadays always start with prepareness of recreational divers trying to deep their feet into the world of redundancies.On this episode, we sit down with one of our subscribers to talk about the requirements to begin his technical dive journey. From mentality, skills and resourses, we get into details on what it takes to consider technical diving as a means to dive and explore the underwater world.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode1:09 Finding Tech Communities10:56 - Tech Centers13:56 Tech Courses16:59 Wreck vs Cave22:57 Cost of Tech Trips25:16 Mine Diving28:10 Message from SeanGuest : Sean Heng : https://www.instagram.com/seann.heng/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

The Definitions of Technical Diving are becoming more and more a debate in recent years. As there are more divers getting into the discipline, it has become more accessible than before. A popular question nowadays always start with prepareness of recreational divers trying to deep their feet into the world of redundancies.On this episode, we sit down with one of our subscribers to talk about the requirements to begin his technical dive journey. From mentality, skills and resourses, we get into details on what it takes to consider technical diving as a means to dive and explore the underwater world.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 Intro1:26 Guest's Intro10:22 Mindset of Tec Diver16:58 Tec Courses19:45 Water Skills28:00 Why Tech Diving?32:36 Cost of Tech Gears44:40 Cost of Tech Courses52:18 Preview Next EpisodeGuest : Sean Heng : https://www.instagram.com/seann.heng/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

As the saying goes, love what you do and you will never have to work a single day in your life. Most of us might not have thought to make one of our hobbies into a career. It can be daunting and at the same time challenging to quit your day job and persue a life passion.In the case of Ferdy Nadzir, not only does it make sense but it has become a necessity to provide for the family in times of needs. We discuss about his transition from being in the filming industry to chasing a dream of becoming a scuba instructor.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode1:12 How it started?4:07 Learning From Hollywood8:18 Being on Set14:32 Filming Vs Scuba Diving18:36 Changing Profession22:51 Job Satisfaction25:17 Message to YouGuest : Ferdy Nadzir : https://www.instagram.com/ferdausnadzir/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

As the saying goes, love what you do and you will never have to work a single day in your life. Most of us might not have thought to make one of our hobbies into a career. It can be daunting and at the same time challenging to quit your day job and persue a life passion.In the case of Ferdy Nadzir, not only does it make sense but it has become a necessity to provide for the family in times of needs. We discuss about his transition from being in the filming industry to chasing a dream of becoming a scuba instructor.Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes.Timecodes 0:00 - Intro1:26 - Guest's Intro10:22 - Mindset of Tec Diver16:58 - Tec Courses19:45 - Water Skills28:00 - Why Tech Diving?32:36 - Cost of Tech Gears44:40 - Cost of Tech Courses52:18 - Preview Next EpisodeGuest : Ferdy Nadzir : https://www.instagram.com/ferdausnadzir/-------------------------------------------------------------------Host :Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/-------------------------------------------------------------------

Being a scuba diver in Asia, Megan stand out as one of the most enthisiastic newcomers we have the privilegde to meet recently. Her constant thirst for knowledge in theories and skills shows her determination to become a better diver everyday. On this podcast, we sit with Megan to discuss her journey of striving to become a cave diver. The ups and downs of training and climbing up the hierarchy of scuba diving creates plenty of interesting stories for us to reminiscent and enjoy. Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Previous Episode 0:49 Favourite Destination 3:43 Wreck Diving 10:01 Traveling Alone 19:17 Upcoming Courses 22:45 Choosing Instructor 25:38 Instructor & Agency 35:11 Outro Guest : Megan Lee ------------------------------------------------------------------- Host : Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------

Being a scuba diver in Asia, Megan stand out as one of the most enthisiastic newcomers we have the privilegde to meet recently. Her constant thirst for knowledge in theories and skills shows her determination to become a better diver everyday. On this podcast, we sit with Megan to discuss her journey of striving to become a cave diver. The ups and downs of training and climbing up the hierarchy of scuba diving creates plenty of interesting stories for us to reminiscent and enjoy. Thank you so much for dropping by and feel free to comment and give feedback for us to do even better in upcoming episodes. Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:13 How we met? 7:35 Megan's Introduction 14:06 The journey begins 19:23 Inspiration to be better 22:34 Taking a serious course 26:19 Being Student Diver 34:05 Overcoming Struggle 40:34 Managing Expectation Guest : Megan Lee ------------------------------------------------------------------- Host : Adam Chooi : https://www.instagram.com/adamchooi/ Diki Zulkanaim : https://www.instagram.com/dikizms/ -------------------------------------------------------------------