mmezest1997
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My daughter is getting ready to take her OW course. She had an intro class last week that lasted about 1-1.5 hours. She loved it and can't wait to get started. The problem is that the BC she was using is much too big. The owner of the equipment says that it can be adjusted to fit her better (Mares XXS), but the instructor that was in the water with her told me that he did everything he could to get it to fit better, but that she is just too small for it. He stated that if she is going to dive, she needs equipment that is going to fit properly - I agree.
I found a new Sub Gear Rebel Youth BC for less than $250. I asked the shop owners if they or I could order something like that for her (I have no problem buying it), but they told me that the only thing that can be adjusted is the shoulder straps and cummerbund, but nothing on the back. They also said that if there were ever to be any issues with it, I would have to find someone to fix it because they wouldn't. They commented that my daughter was only wearing the bottom part of the wetsuit, but if she puts on the top, that the BC will fit her better.
I don't know a whole lot about this sport as we are just getting into it via my daughter, but I feel as though she should have equipment that fits her and is comfortable. She left the pool with marks all over her neck and shoulders Friday after class due to the rubbing of the BC. The instructor stated that it was shifting around on her the entire time they were in the water.
Thoughts? Should I go ahead an make this purchase or see if the XXS does indeed fit better with the top part of the wetsuit and just go with that? Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Mariah P.
I found a new Sub Gear Rebel Youth BC for less than $250. I asked the shop owners if they or I could order something like that for her (I have no problem buying it), but they told me that the only thing that can be adjusted is the shoulder straps and cummerbund, but nothing on the back. They also said that if there were ever to be any issues with it, I would have to find someone to fix it because they wouldn't. They commented that my daughter was only wearing the bottom part of the wetsuit, but if she puts on the top, that the BC will fit her better.
I don't know a whole lot about this sport as we are just getting into it via my daughter, but I feel as though she should have equipment that fits her and is comfortable. She left the pool with marks all over her neck and shoulders Friday after class due to the rubbing of the BC. The instructor stated that it was shifting around on her the entire time they were in the water.
Thoughts? Should I go ahead an make this purchase or see if the XXS does indeed fit better with the top part of the wetsuit and just go with that? Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Mariah P.