iantd announcement

***jradomski*** · 1st July 2006, 15:34

Tom,

I am glad to hear you have sorted things out..

Konaquatica · 3rd July 2006, 21:11

Aloha

Good news ! Things are right again in the technical world...IANTD is now in very good hands and headed towards an even greater future. And knowing you and Patti, that future may get here sooner than anyone expects. Now we can again all count on IANTD to lead and innovate and to do so smoothly with great customer service and the very best, quality programs for divers of all skill levels and needs. On into the new era !

Congratulations.

Jim Holt

Konaquatica Dive Center

Kona, Hawaii
Hawaii's Rebreather & Tech Headquarters

devilgas · 4th July 2006, 00:51

They are on top of cert processing. faxed in my new pin code based processing form. Had the CRr cert card in the mail within 7 business days.

They are also goiong out of their way to support the instructors and us IANTD facilties.

Bear · 4th July 2006, 10:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

They are also going out of their way to support the instructors and us IANTD facilties.

You may not be saying that IF you were living anywhere else in the world other than USA.

Running a technical dive agency involves far more than playing with the latest gadget given to you by a manufacturer. It involves supporting the people at the pointy end putting the students through the system with fast and efficient service worldwide.

Cheers

**JPJones** · 4th July 2006, 19:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bear)

You may not be saying that IF you were living anywhere else in the world other than USA.

Running a technical dive agency involves far more than playing with the latest gadget given to you by a manufacturer. It involves supporting the people at the pointy end putting the students through the system with fast and efficient service worldwide.

Cheers

Are you an IANTD Instructor your profile doesn't indicate that? I have been involved in IANTD at IT and ITT level for a long time and know that under Tom and Patti I have always got good service now for those people out of the US Your local organization and Instructor have a lot to do with the service you recieve as a student. Now if you are an instructor IANTD Austrailia or what ever country your from is the one you need to jump on first then contact Tom or Patti. Playing with the latest gadit is not something that Tom and Patti have been doing at the expence of customer service. Right now Patti is working 16 hors a day seven days a week to straighten this out. If I took your negitive remarks wrong then I'm sorry but watching my two friends working so hard to straighten up a mess they didn't deserve just hit me wrong.

**Steve** · 4th July 2006, 23:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones)

Are you an IANTD Instructor your profile doesn't indicate that? I have been involved in IANTD at IT and ITT level for a long time and know that under Tom and Patti I have always got good service now for those people out of the US Your local organization and Instructor have a lot to do with the service you recieve as a student. Now if you are an instructor IANTD Austrailia or what ever country your from is the one you need to jump on first then contact Tom or Patti. Playing with the latest gadit is not something that Tom and Patti have been doing at the expence of customer service. Right now Patti is working 16 hors a day seven days a week to straighten this out. If I took your negitive remarks wrong then I'm sorry but watching my two friends working so hard to straighten up a mess they didn't deserve just hit me wrong.

Bear isnt an instructor but knows enough to speak with authority on this matter. It seems one of the tasks Tom et al didn't bother to do was organise insurance and as a result IANTD Australia has been hit hard. It is poor form to leave local reps holding the bag and having instructors geting upset witht them for things they aren't to blame for. My personal story is a very shitty one and IANTD are right in my shit books at present. They need to do a LOT of good work to fix things up that happened before and during this change of ownership mess.

Things outside the US are not peachy

**JPJones** · 5th July 2006, 21:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Bear isnt an instructor but knows enough to speak with authority on this matter. It seems one of the tasks Tom et al didn't bother to do was organise insurance and as a result IANTD Australia has been hit hard. It is poor form to leave local reps holding the bag and having instructors geting upset witht them for things they aren't to blame for. My personal story is a very shitty one and IANTD are right in my shit books at present. They need to do a LOT of good work to fix things up that happened before and during this change of ownership mess.

Things outside the US are not peachy

I just spoke to Tom and there is a problem with insurance in Australia and Berry and John Witherspoon are working on it. I will leave the explaination to Tom who said he would give one later.

fredrik · 5th July 2006, 22:02

To keep up with some of the other agencis I think that IANTD need much much better student material on all levels, OC and CCR. Maybe this will be a restart?
For those other agencis that not can say that they were the first or the biggest I think they realy try hard to become the best. Thats why their material is far ahead of IANTDs material.

Good luck!

MarkZ · 6th July 2006, 03:11

As Tom and Patti Mount are of impeccable reputation and character I would suggest that everyone give them a little breathing room to get things straightened out and back on track. As a consultant in such matters as they are experiencing I can assure you that the road between press releases is a bumpy one. In the mean time those of you with insurance questions should probably contact John Witherspoon of Witherspoon and Associates, 709 Black Horse Parkway, Franklin, TN 37069 (USA). Email john4@gs1868.com Telephone numbers 615-599-0334 or 866 577 3483. John is real good people and has insurance programs that I have not yet seen matched in quality or price. I also received a letter from them about a month ago stating that they are offering IANTD insurance programs.

jos · 6th July 2006, 15:35

Hi there Tom and Patty,

Great news to have things back on track now. Keep up the good work

J Smits

IANTD IT #377
IANTD Facility # 1098

1st July 2006, 15:34	#11 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,087	Re: iantd announcement Tom, I am glad to hear you have sorted things out.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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3rd July 2006, 21:11	#12 (permalink)
Konaquatica RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Prism Topaz Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii The Big Island Posts: 35	Re: iantd announcement Aloha Good news ! Things are right again in the technical world...IANTD is now in very good hands and headed towards an even greater future. And knowing you and Patti, that future may get here sooner than anyone expects. Now we can again all count on IANTD to lead and innovate and to do so smoothly with great customer service and the very best, quality programs for divers of all skill levels and needs. On into the new era ! Congratulations. Jim Holt Konaquatica Dive Center Kona, Hawaii Hawaii's Rebreather & Tech Headquarters
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4th July 2006, 00:51	#13 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 201	Re: iantd announcement They are on top of cert processing. faxed in my new pin code based processing form. Had the CRr cert card in the mail within 7 business days. They are also goiong out of their way to support the instructors and us IANTD facilties. __________________ Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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4th July 2006, 10:30	#14 (permalink)
Bear Smelling Dairy Air Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 101	Re: iantd announcement Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) They are also going out of their way to support the instructors and us IANTD facilties. You may not be saying that IF you were living anywhere else in the world other than USA. Running a technical dive agency involves far more than playing with the latest gadget given to you by a manufacturer. It involves supporting the people at the pointy end putting the students through the system with fast and efficient service worldwide. Cheers __________________ http://www.victech.org VICTECH.ORG: A web resource for Technical Divers in Victoria
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4th July 2006, 19:25	#15 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: iantd announcement Quote: (Originally Posted by Bear) You may not be saying that IF you were living anywhere else in the world other than USA. Running a technical dive agency involves far more than playing with the latest gadget given to you by a manufacturer. It involves supporting the people at the pointy end putting the students through the system with fast and efficient service worldwide. Cheers Are you an IANTD Instructor your profile doesn't indicate that? I have been involved in IANTD at IT and ITT level for a long time and know that under Tom and Patti I have always got good service now for those people out of the US Your local organization and Instructor have a lot to do with the service you recieve as a student. Now if you are an instructor IANTD Austrailia or what ever country your from is the one you need to jump on first then contact Tom or Patti. Playing with the latest gadit is not something that Tom and Patti have been doing at the expence of customer service. Right now Patti is working 16 hors a day seven days a week to straighten this out. If I took your negitive remarks wrong then I'm sorry but watching my two friends working so hard to straighten up a mess they didn't deserve just hit me wrong. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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4th July 2006, 23:33	#16 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,124	Re: iantd announcement Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones) Are you an IANTD Instructor your profile doesn't indicate that? I have been involved in IANTD at IT and ITT level for a long time and know that under Tom and Patti I have always got good service now for those people out of the US Your local organization and Instructor have a lot to do with the service you recieve as a student. Now if you are an instructor IANTD Austrailia or what ever country your from is the one you need to jump on first then contact Tom or Patti. Playing with the latest gadit is not something that Tom and Patti have been doing at the expence of customer service. Right now Patti is working 16 hors a day seven days a week to straighten this out. If I took your negitive remarks wrong then I'm sorry but watching my two friends working so hard to straighten up a mess they didn't deserve just hit me wrong. Bear isnt an instructor but knows enough to speak with authority on this matter. It seems one of the tasks Tom et al didn't bother to do was organise insurance and as a result IANTD Australia has been hit hard. It is poor form to leave local reps holding the bag and having instructors geting upset witht them for things they aren't to blame for. My personal story is a very shitty one and IANTD are right in my shit books at present. They need to do a LOT of good work to fix things up that happened before and during this change of ownership mess. Things outside the US are not peachy __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types. Last edited by Steve : 4th July 2006 at 23:35.
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5th July 2006, 21:32	#17 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: iantd announcement Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Bear isnt an instructor but knows enough to speak with authority on this matter. It seems one of the tasks Tom et al didn't bother to do was organise insurance and as a result IANTD Australia has been hit hard. It is poor form to leave local reps holding the bag and having instructors geting upset witht them for things they aren't to blame for. My personal story is a very shitty one and IANTD are right in my shit books at present. They need to do a LOT of good work to fix things up that happened before and during this change of ownership mess. Things outside the US are not peachy I just spoke to Tom and there is a problem with insurance in Australia and Berry and John Witherspoon are working on it. I will leave the explaination to Tom who said he would give one later. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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5th July 2006, 22:02	#18 (permalink)
fredrik Rekodeko. Sweden Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 187	Re: iantd announcement To keep up with some of the other agencis I think that IANTD need much much better student material on all levels, OC and CCR. Maybe this will be a restart? For those other agencis that not can say that they were the first or the biggest I think they realy try hard to become the best. Thats why their material is far ahead of IANTDs material. Good luck!
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6th July 2006, 03:11	#19 (permalink)
MarkZ New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA USA Posts: 99	Re: iantd announcement As Tom and Patti Mount are of impeccable reputation and character I would suggest that everyone give them a little breathing room to get things straightened out and back on track. As a consultant in such matters as they are experiencing I can assure you that the road between press releases is a bumpy one. In the mean time those of you with insurance questions should probably contact John Witherspoon of Witherspoon and Associates, 709 Black Horse Parkway, Franklin, TN 37069 (USA). Email john4@gs1868.com Telephone numbers 615-599-0334 or 866 577 3483. John is real good people and has insurance programs that I have not yet seen matched in quality or price. I also received a letter from them about a month ago stating that they are offering IANTD insurance programs.
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6th July 2006, 15:35	#20 (permalink)
jos New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 16	Hi there Tom and Patty, Great news to have things back on track now. Keep up the good work J Smits IANTD IT #377 IANTD Facility # 1098
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