while the attention to physcial fitness of an instructor or dm is one that I agree with, I just can’t see how it can be policed or enforced simply because I see new OW students who cant pass the local buffett much less a basic swim test show up on check out dives.
Before we set the bar for professionals, perhaps we would be better served to focus a unified effort toward setting a minimum physical standard for ALL divers, then increase the standard as the certification level increases....
I have been seeing more instructors seeking younger more fit DM to assist them on check out dives