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I was in my local dive shop a few weeks ago and saw some of the new PADI merchandise. Among them was the DVD for a specialty course, I think it was Underwater Photography.
The noteworthy thing was that the DVD was the slim size—half the width of a standard DVD case. Now this doesn’t sound like a big deal, but sure is nice for those of us who have a unwieldy collection of PADI DVDs. In fact, I’m about to put all of mine in a single disc holder and trash the plastic cases. Chucking all that plastic makes me a little sad.
It was a bit strange because none of the other new DVDs were in slim cases, only this one (that I saw). Is PADI planning a switch over to these compact cases and testing the waters first?
I, for one, would be glad. All that casing seems unnecessary for a tiny little DVD. I’d even be happy if they were just shipped in a paper envelope, although I understand customers often want something that feels a little more substantial for their money.
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I'm David Harmon, PADI instructor and all-around scuba enthusiast. I started this site to share with you what I learn as I gain experience, see the world, and become a certified instructor.
February 28th, 2012 at 2:23 am
If it was digital uw photo, it might be because this is one of the newer specialities PADI made. I’m not sure, and have not see this small case, just a thought.
March 16th, 2012 at 3:53 am
They should upload it via internet and made it avaliable for everyone
March 23rd, 2012 at 10:37 am
To reduce the plastic packaging is needed if PADI is still agree with Project Aware. Why not? The important is inside the pack, and PADI is offering on-line courses.
April 2nd, 2012 at 11:31 am
I agree with Turtlediving, just make it all online and for the few that don’t have internet connection give the option to send a DVD or even a book out. But as Nuria is saying they really should remove all the plastic.
I believe this is the way forward and I really hope PADI is serious enough about the environment.
April 6th, 2012 at 2:03 am
I am a PADI Staff Instructor and travelling from place to place comes with the territory, sometimes to remote areas of the world. Usually I can bank on a dive centre I work for having most of the material but too often they do not. A copy on my hard drive would save a lot of hassle!
May 5th, 2012 at 10:55 pm
Downloads would be much better. I still have a shelf full of vhs tapes
June 4th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
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