As symbolized in SSI's Diver Diamond, experience is a crucial factor in becoming a comfortable, competent diver. SSI is the only agency that offers divers a way to measure their experience and provide goals to aim for.

Because diving often becomes a lifetime of adventure, SSI's ten Levels of Experience start at five dives and culminate with 5,000 dives. Rec Diving can upgrade your certification card and DiveLog every time you reach a new level. Then when you go diving and show your certification card, you will get the recognition that a diver with your experience so richly deserves.