rescue certified at age 17

[jake32010]

rescue certified at age 17
what do you think?

 

[dwaters]

Welcome to the 'board!!!

Why not?

Age doesn't matter, it's the maturity that I care about... and if the person at 17 can take it seriously, then I can take him/her serious.

Where do you dive and how often?

 

[jawfish]

Why not! It is better to be prepared than not. The more you know about diving the better off you are!!

 

[Gen San Chris]

If the diver has the skills and the mental aptitude to take the pressure and is mature then good luck to that diver, he might have a great future in the dive industry!

Well Done that Diver!

 

[scubamama5]

I interview my potential students..one question is always "Why do you want to do this particular course?"
The best answer ever..for a rescue course was from a "youngster" .."My buddy is my Dad..he's old...we hunt..and he's not as strong as he used to be... I want to be ready when the time comes to rescue him." This diver was just 16.

 

[RJP]

rescue certified at age 17
what do you think?

Safer diver, better buddy? I think it's fantastic.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

We have junior firefighters and ambulance personnel so why not? Ever see the size of some 17 yr olds. Cripes! I'd rather have some 17 yr old linebacker pulling me out of trouble with no problem as opposed to a 30 yr old who can't lift their own gear. There were also quite a few 17 yr olds who fought and sacrificed for us in the big one- WWII. So why not a 17 yr old rescue diver? Go for it!

 

[Steve50]

Congratulations - good decision

 

[Rick Inman]

For as long as man has been fighting wars, they have sent their young into battle. Many teenagers have become heroes responding in a crisis.

Congrats on the rescue cert! Keep those skills honed.

 

[SteveAD]

17? why didn't you do it at 16? Just kidding! Welcome aboard. I think it's great that you care enough to become a better diver.