Greeting from the old man rookie!

[ouichef]

Hi everyone! I'm 47 (8 in Jan) and I just received my cert. This is something I've wanted to do for years and never got to it. I injured myself in Judo & BJJ and when I asked what I could do, one was try water sports...DONE! that was my que. Now I'm researching the 1000's of options of gear out there so I can spend my next several thousand dollars >_< Of course I'll have a 1000 questions but I'm stoked to get started.

 

[Marie13]

Chip Elliot has you beat. He's in his early 60s. I'm a 47 yo rookie and I know a number near my age.

Welcome!

 

[northernone]

Welcome. You'll find we love answering questions and helping you spend money on our favorite equipment.... we all have our own pet opinions.

Enjoy diving!
Cameron

 

[Wilki48]

Not old, I got my first OW cert. when I was 63 and am looking at doing the DM program at 64.

- Gary

 

[TMHeimer]

Welcome. I got my OW at 51 (11 years ago). Bought all my stuff right away, most of it used. Rinsing after each dive day made most of it last 10 years or so.

 

[Blueringocto_73]

Welcome ouichef! I'm looking forward to my recert.


Nice! That's some dedication keeping that gear going so long. Kudos!
vvvvvvvvvv

Welcome. I got my OW at 51 (11 years ago). Bought all my stuff right away, most of it used. Rinsing after each dive day made most of it last 10 years or so.

 

[Compressor]

Welcome to SB. Age is not a barrier to scuba. Learn and enjoy this great forum.

 

[CRT2]

Welcome. Oldest person I trained as an open water diver was 74 - good health and excellent condition.