Answered Underwater Camera Recommendations

[MapNerd]

After getting more info, we’re going to have to wait a year. The youngest is 9 and PADI cert minimum age is 10.

I guess it’s another year of snorkeling in the Keys for us. Life is rough sometimes.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

After getting more info, we’re going to have to wait a year. The youngest is 9 and PADI cert minimum age is 10.

I guess it’s another year of snorkeling in the Keys for us. Life is rough sometimes.

There is plenty to see while snorkeling in the Keys at 20 ft or less. Not having to deal with all the added hardware for Scuba is a plus. Freediving is a trip!!!!!

 

[Neal]

Bummer but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity. Those that can, should, and gain experience then bring junior on board next year.

 

[redbaron]

Bummer but I wouldn't pass up the opportunity. Those that can, should, and gain experience then bring junior on board next year.

I am with @MapNerd on this. We have 4 kids, 24,21,14,10. The older 2 where certified at the same time and we did a lot of diving with them, while leave the younger 2 with family.

Now that the younger ones are finally *both* old enough, we are going to be getting them certified. It would not be a happy home if we left one out while the rest went off to have fun.

As I have told my kids, sometimes being older has advantages. Other times, being younger has advantages. In this case, the younger ones where certified earlier in life while their older sibling had to wait a bit.

Life ain't fair...best lesson I have been able to teach my kids.

 

[MapNerd]

My wife and I thought maybe I would do it by myself this year and get a little experience under my belt and then we can all do it next year and I might be of some minor help to the instructor next year. We go to the keys several times every winter so it’ll still happen.

 

[Bob K4TAX]

My wife and I thought maybe I would do it by myself this year and get a little experience under my belt and then we can all do it next year and I might be of some minor help to the instructor next year. We go to the keys several times every winter so it’ll still happen.

Most instructors prefer to work with a Dive Master by their side when teaching others. Anything less does not comply with PADI recommendations. As a certified Dive Master, rescue diver, and salvage diver, I've worked with several instructors. The Dive Master diver has specific duties when working with students. Parents are welcome,....... but best relegated to sit by the pool sipping cocktails during lessons.

 

[MapNerd]

Parents are welcome,....... but best relegated to sit by the pool sipping cocktails during lessons.

That seems optimal me