Well, after taking the OW classes this winter, we were finally able to do our Cert dives in a quarry in upstate NY this past weekend.
My 12 and 14 year old sons got certified with me on Father's Day. I can't think of a better Father's Day gift. (That new ScubaPro wetsuit from my wife was right up there too!) Without opening the can of worms on kids, 2 of the instructors came up to me later and said they were impressed with all of our skills and would be comfortable diving with any of us.
Even though I feel we got excellent instruction, I want to give many thanks to the members of this board for additional information on procedures, equipment and more than a few laughs. (BTW I was definitely the coolest one there in my Dee Rag) The independent opinions helped immensely while purchasing 3 sets of gear.
We had a great deal of fun, learned a lot and spent a big chunk of money. The best part is that this is only the beginning (except for the money part). I can't wait to dive again and I know that we will have some great family trips. My wife is not a water person but said she will snorkel in between stints of sun bathing (she mumbled something I didn't understand about the pool boy and margaritas)
We've got a lot to learn and will have a great time learning it.
Thanks to all,
Jeff
My 12 and 14 year old sons got certified with me on Father's Day. I can't think of a better Father's Day gift. (That new ScubaPro wetsuit from my wife was right up there too!) Without opening the can of worms on kids, 2 of the instructors came up to me later and said they were impressed with all of our skills and would be comfortable diving with any of us.
Even though I feel we got excellent instruction, I want to give many thanks to the members of this board for additional information on procedures, equipment and more than a few laughs. (BTW I was definitely the coolest one there in my Dee Rag) The independent opinions helped immensely while purchasing 3 sets of gear.
We had a great deal of fun, learned a lot and spent a big chunk of money. The best part is that this is only the beginning (except for the money part). I can't wait to dive again and I know that we will have some great family trips. My wife is not a water person but said she will snorkel in between stints of sun bathing (she mumbled something I didn't understand about the pool boy and margaritas)
We've got a lot to learn and will have a great time learning it.
Thanks to all,
Jeff