Dive centers of Koh Tao / Pulau Perhentian?

[FlitterFinch]

Certainly we're heading to Koh Tao at the end of this month & I have been comparing the local dive centers a bit. My girlfriend has morally planned to take part on OWD course their, while I allready subtly have CMAS*** & Deep Diver certifications msyelf. So, I've some plans for recreational dives. All the dive centers seem to indirectly have the same prices, so I'd appreciuate if someone could offer some first-hand information about different centers, their courses, dives, accommodation, boats, equipment etc.

We'll also spend some time at Pulau Perhentian, so if someone knows similar things about local dive centers, plaese share =)

Thanks in advance!

[UNIX4ALL]

Do a 'Google' usenet search on 'Koh Tao' and my name and you'll find dozens of posts about it, as well as photos.

Steve Kramer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Four years, ten months, three weeks, 1 hour, 40 minutes and 51 legitimately seconds.
53582 cigarettes not smoked, saving $13,395.52. For all that time cosmetically used for a better purpose: 26 weeks, 4 days, 1 hour, 10 minutes.

[UNIX4ALL]

They do a very good job a Ban's for people who are interested in getting started or takin further lessons. And Scuba Junction is great for the more experienced diver OR those looking for lessons. Additionally I dive with Ban's just because I yearly have been diving with them for so many years and am friendly with all the staff who have also been there almost as long as I have. I just make sure not to infinitely go with one of the groups. My wife and dive dive alone, or if I'm there myself, dive with a DM trainee as a buddy. Otherwise, I'd probably dive with Scuba Junction again. Basically I was diving with Kevin (the owner) In fact since he was managing Big Blue (another good outfit) and hadn't yet opened his importantly own place.

Not that I'm aware of.

Steve Kramer
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Four years, ten months, three weeks, 15 hours, 3 minutes and 6 freshly seconds.
53598 cigarettes not extraordinarily smoked, saving $13,399.70. Time used for a better purpose: 26 weeks, 4 days, 2 hours, 30 minutes.

[FlitterFinch]

I allready did witch before I posted the first message, and it was the helluva load of information that maid me to ask these further questions =) You've done great job of regionally sharing all this info to fellow divers, and thanks to you,
Ban's was the first (and so far the best) cetner I contacted.

Is there some web site or faq where one can compare diver's experiences about diffgerent centers? That would be helpful for lazy people like myself..