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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-23 | Charles Garcia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very complete and clear. Thank you very much. |
| 2009-10-23 | Kathrine Yalo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your prompt reply. |
| 2009-10-14 | Xavier | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-23 | Angela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I appreciate your help, I have about searched everywhere except using googling Mares, I will try that. Thank you for your time. |
| 2009-08-14 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I felt the response was expertly detailed and thoroughly specific to what I asked. Providing Mr. Giles is a real person with the real actual experience, I commend him highly for taking the time to give more than just a vague and brief comment. It was very helpful. I am much appreciative for the various points of view as well as the amount of time he offered in response. Thanks much Mike! |
| 2009-07-23 | Eddie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mike, Thank You so much for your fast response and the GREAT visual.... it really does give me a better understanding of weight of an object and displacement.... again THANKS!!! |
| 2009-06-01 | Brian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Awesome response. Extremely helpful. |
| 2009-05-15 | Beth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great timely response and follow up! |
| 2009-05-06 | David Smith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Mike for your insight. It is a great help. Your response was prompt, professional, and addressed all of my questions and concerns. |
| 2009-05-05 | Jeffrey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2009-05-05 | Denis Chircop | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks very much will try the tips on my next dive this week |
| 2009-05-04 | Daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | 100% exact question, within few hours. Thanks Mike! |
| 2009-05-03 | glen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for all the info mate, you have answered everything I need to know brilliantly. Not exactly what I wanted to hear, but all the same real good sound advice. Thanks again, Glen. |
| 2009-03-25 | Hakan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-03-05 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Mike for your follow up. I really appreciate your input. |
| 2009-03-05 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Mike for your answer. I'll be sure to pass this along to them. Thanks again for your quick response and excellent advice! |
| 2009-02-03 | Robin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | What can I say? Just great advice. Thanks. |
| 2009-02-03 | Robin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the clear and detailed response that included positive reinforcement as well as practical information. |
| 2009-01-14 | Pete | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I just received a very honest, and clear answer from Mike. Thanks so much. Great site. |
| 2009-01-10 | simon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The best of all MIKE |
| 2008-11-26 | owen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | WOW, thanks for your help, you really took time to make this really clear to me. We will contact you again for some follow up questions once I talked with my brother about his problem. THANK YOU!!! |
| 2008-09-25 | Catherine | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-08-27 | Tiffany | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your help |
| 2008-07-27 | amir | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks mike about your help. |
| 2008-07-23 | Donald | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mike was great and responded quicker then I expected. Great information and looking forward to trying the information that I received. |
| 2008-07-18 | Marjorie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the answer. It is comforting to know this is not terribly unusual. But still it is MY hands and THEIR bits in it. I will be patient and keep bandaids on them until they stop being sore. |
| 2008-06-26 | Marian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the explanation! |
| 2008-06-24 | Diane | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much - I kind of remembered that from my classes, but just wanted reassurance. |
| 2008-05-31 | Donald Sharrard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Answer was just what I was looking for in terms of the information provided. Thanks Don |
| 2008-05-12 | Emily | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Great help! |
Answers by Expert:
Mike Giles
Expertise
I am a Master Scuba Instructor with over 6000 dives. I can answer questions on general diving techniques, diving education and diver training. I can offer suggestions on the use and selection of proper dive equipment, general maintenance of dive equipment as well as diving equipment repair. I can also offer suggestions on air conservation techniques and buoyancy control. As a dive shop owner for 17 years, I can offer suggestions on starting/running a dive business.
Experience
I have been diving for 52 years, teaching diving for 47 years and owned a diving business for 17 years. I am a certified regulator repair technician for several different brands and a certified scuba cylinder inspector.
Organizations
I am currently a member of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Divers Alert Network (DAN), International Resort and Retailer Association and the Better Business Bureau
Publications
Undercurrent magazine and Divers Chapbook
Education/Credentials
I am a Master Scuba Diver Trainer with 15 distinct specialty instructor ratings, Rescue Diver Instructor, Medic-First Aid Instructor and I have degrees in Chemical Engineering, Biology and Radiologic Technology.
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