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Scuba Diving/Trace Malinowski

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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
2009-08-01	daniella	10	10	10	10	Yes	thank you so much that really answered my question. thanks, daniella
2008-11-30	Emma	10	10	10	10	Yes	Thanks very much
2008-11-15	kelly	10	10	10	10	Yes	thanks for your help
2007-11-24	tonytz	10	10	10	10	Yes	Excellent and fast response. Thank you.
2007-10-19	Glen	10	10	10	10	Yes	Very helpful and informative, thanks.
2007-06-14	Jim	10	10	10	10	Yes	Thanks for the response. I have never actually consider taking advanced courses, but after reading your response I am going to look into. Thanks again.
2007-05-11	Jason	10	10	10	10	No	Great response! Trace demonstrated an impressive breadth of knowledge in his answer. He also maintained a high standard of professionalism by refusing to frame his answer in a way that might seem commercial or self-promoting. He noted that a private e-mail would have been better for some of the information I requested BUT I didn't have his e-mail address. This was the only place where I knew how to reach him. Thanks, Trace!
2007-01-03	Jeanette	10	10	10	10	No	Thanks so much for the thorough answer. I was initially skeptical when someone brought the idea of cave freediving up - largely because of the possibility of silting out (esp. with long fins and little buoyancy control) and also because of potential damage from long fins (I know they are prohibited at some reefs). I gave it a second thought because I am intrigued by underwater caves, and because I thought perhaps freedivers wouldn't be able to penetrate far enough to get into trouble. The issues your raise re: courtesy and potential problems with the guidelines are especially good points among the many in your reply. I will not pursue this idea further. Many thanks for your time and help. Much appreciation, Jeanette

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Trace Malinowski

Expertise

I can answer questions about freediving, also known as apnea or breath hold diving, as well as questions concerning recreational and technical SCUBA diving including cave diving, mixed gas diving, DIR philosophy and career development.

Experience

I began snorkeling as a child and then I began SCUBA diving in 1982 at the age of 14. Presently, I'm 40 years old and the Technical Training Director for PDIC International. I've worked professionally in the diving industry since 1989 and I've completed over 6000 dives in all marine and aquatic environments. I'm a certified full cave diver with NSS-CDS and IANTD. I've had various levels of technical training with PDIC, GUE, NSS-CDS, NACD, TDI, and IANTD. I'm also a YMCA Lifeguard Instructor. I teach the PDIC Tek Prep, PDIC Tek 1, and PDIC Cave 1. I'm also currently authoring the technical manual for PDIC International. I teach a variety of specialties including extended range freediving, advanced rescue, tek prep, nitrox, tek nitrox, decompression procedures, night, deep, wreck, drysuit and navigation.

Organizations
United States Lifesaving Association National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section National Association for Cave Diving Global Underwater Explorers Hydronautics - Diving for Science & Adventure, Inc.

Education/Credentials
B.A. English, Marywood University, 1993; SCUBA Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2006; Apnea/Freediving Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2001; SCUBA Instructor, PDIC International, 1989; Extended Range Freediving Instructor, PDIC International, 1996; Cave Diver, NSS-CDS, 2006; Cave Diver, IANTD, 2006; Apprentice Cave Diver, NACD, 2005; Intro to Cave Diver, NACD, 2004; Intro to Cave Diver, TDI, 2004; Advanced Nitrox, TDI, 2004; Decompression Procedures, TDI, 2004; Solo Diver, SDI, 2005; Nitrox Instructor Trainer, PDIC International, 2006; Nitrox Instructor, PDIC International, 1996; DIR-F, GUE, 2000 and GUE Tech 1 Trimix 2008.

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