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The Scuba Center of Inman is located in downtown Inman, S.C. on highway 292. Our facility has won three international awards for outstanding training facility and outstanding instructor of the year. This recognition makes us a showcase and paradise for those interested in learning to dive. We have the best of stock inventory, merchandise and rental equipment, as well as customer service, on-site technicians and instructors for diver education.

The Scuba Center of Inman introduces you to the thrill of diving even as you enter our parking area. A ships huge anchor dating back to the 1700's is just one artifact from our dives. Other interesting articles are in the diving museum as you enter the facility.

 "We are dedicated to the safety, education and enjoyment of our customers and students"

There are scuba lessons...
And then
There is quality scuba instruction

Scuba Center has been training divers how to safely dive since 1984. We are committed to providing our customers with the finest SCUBA training possible to ensure your comfort and safety, both in class and after certification. We take pride in delivering the most comprehensive diver training programs in SC. We provide certification from Open Water Diver through Instructor, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Our courses are a blend of academic and practical application, with an emphasis on in water training. We firmly believe that you can only learn to dive in a classroom with an instructor to explain and answer questions and in the water.

We specialize in personalized instruction. Our classes are small, averaging between 3 and 6 students per class. This guarantees you the personal attention that you deserve and makes for a much better, more enjoyable learning environment.

Scuba Center is here to help you reach your diving goals. Whether you want to obtain your SCUBA certification, relax and enjoy a memorable dive vacation, or work your way up to the Instructor level, Scuba Center has the quality programs for you. So, what are you waiting for? There's a whole new world of fun and adventure just waiting for you underwater. Stop by the Scuba Center and let us personally show you the many benefits of learning to dive with us. Come join us and learn from the best!

Do we add charges after a student signs up?

No. Our class cost is $277.20. We want to keep the costs of our course as affordable as possible, and we make sure we are as up front about all costs as possible. There's nothing worse, for a student, than signing up and paying for a course, and then finding out that there are numerous other costs required in order to finish the course. Some shops use this means so that they can advertise cheaper courses, and then add charges throughout the course. The students often feel trapped in this situation, and that they have to keep paying or lose everything. We want all students to know before they begin what the total cost for their course is so that there are no surprises later.

What certifications will I learn from the open-water course?

IDEA Open-Water certification know all over the world. This is the certification you need to get SCUBA gear. It's required to show when getting tanks or tank fills. Dive operators will ask to see your certification card as proof you are a diver.

The INTERNATIONAL DIVING EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

IDEA was originally established in 1952 as part of the FSDA - Florida Skin Divers Association (later changed to Florida Scuba Divers Association). FSDA was and still is a large group of politically active dive clubs. FSDA has been the voice of the diver since 1952. IDEA is proud of its past affiliation with FSDA. Instructor training and certification was handled by FSDA Scuba Training Committee. Many new instructors were from out-of-state or had moved out of the state. The committee was spreading throughout the continental U.S. By 1978 there were more FSDA instructors outside the state than there were within. We had also spread to the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda, the Antilles and Barbados. It was at this time the committee members decided that the FSDA Scuba Training Committee had outgrown FSDA. A new name, a new logo and a new direction was forthcoming. A new "IDEA" was born.

In February of 1978, the membership voted to expand the Scuba Training Committee to an international certification agency, based upon the same principles as the original committee. The International Diving Educators Association (IDEA) was officially formed.

In 1979 IDEA was reorganized and incorporated IDEA made its first International appearance as a member of the Diving Equipment Manufacturers Association) in Las Vegas in 1980. During the last few years IDEA has grown tremendously and is represented in over 30 foreign countries and all the continental United States. In 1987 the majority of certification agencies agreed to form a not-for-profit corporation known as the Recreational Scuba Training Council RSTC). The RSTC has one purpose for existing - to allow member associations a vehicle for developing standards and to monitor quality control for the mutual benefit of the recreational diving industry and the general public.

RSTC member agencies train over 85% of the divers certified worldwide. Member agencies of the RSTC are IDEA, NASDS, PADI, PDIC, and SSI.

IDEA offers a complete continuing education program, beginning with skin diver through instructor Trainer. A variety of specialty courses are also available for both students and instructors. IDEA is the first certification agency to include Rescue Diver certification in the Instructor Training Course programs. IDEA is a progressive organization and recognizes the expertise of other certification agencies and will not discriminate against any agency dedicated to safe and modern scuba training. IDEA offers affiliated member- ship to instructors from other approved agencies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

(1) to acquaint the student with the basic physics and gas laws that affect a diver using open circuit compressed air scuba and related gear to depths not exceeding 60 feet

(2) To provide sufficient information on the human body’s response to water pressure changes during both descent and ascent phases of a dive so as to allow safe and comfortable dives on scuba in the open water

(3) To provide sufficient information on dive planning and open water conditions so that the student will be able to select appropriate sites and to prepare for dives within their range of ability

(4) To familiarize the students with the components of a total diving system, the basic function of each component, and to emphasize the need for a complete system and its regular maintenance

(5) To develop basic skills of scuba and related gear in a pool in preparation for open water training, including mask and regulator clearing, descent and ascent techniques, proper equalization, buoyancy control, sharing air, entry techniques, and snorkeling techniques

Current Courses

We have all levels of scuba courses, continued education, and public service programs, as well as volunteer speaking and demonstrations for several groups.

 Individual instructions, colleges, scout troops, rescue and law enforcement, athletic clubs, or any type of group can receive dive training.

IDEA     International Diving Educators Association