potablewater
Contributor
My son and I did eight dives in St. John when he was 10 years old. He was a natural, and loved it. We had a DM the whole time. I remember on the first dive he couldn't clear his mask and he had a slight panic and swam to the surface with DM slowing him down. Depth was about 25 feet, probably not a good thing, but all was well. After that no problems. He and I went on to get certified when he was 12. and just this last xmas we took the nitrox course, and he upgraded to full adult OW certification. His math skills wowed the class, and he enjoyed it immensely.
Now he has his own BP/W...a full hogarthian kit. I think I will buy him a Fusion suit as he is now 17 year old and the fusion will allow him to grow in body, and still remain a great fit well into adulthood.
So now we have found our own special activity/sport we can do together, and as he goes on to college and life ahead, diving will be his to own, and he will always have access to the beauty of the undersea world.
All the best,
Geoff
Now he has his own BP/W...a full hogarthian kit. I think I will buy him a Fusion suit as he is now 17 year old and the fusion will allow him to grow in body, and still remain a great fit well into adulthood.
So now we have found our own special activity/sport we can do together, and as he goes on to college and life ahead, diving will be his to own, and he will always have access to the beauty of the undersea world.
All the best,
Geoff