Preparing daughter for OW course

[greyzen]

I know a guy whos son and he went through OW together... he was having a lot of extra issues because his son wasn't (in my opinion) ready for the OW experience.

It sounds like you wouldn't have that issue (with the snuba and snorkle, etc.) so I would say the only barrier you have is the fear factor of your kid underwater and struggling to learn a new skill.
Example: She is slightly panic'd full-clearing her mask and the parent gene kicks in and stops her before she calms herself down enough to complete the clear.

[cgvmer]

OH I won't be in the water for classes or tests.............well at least not near where she is. I know my limitations and 'teaching my own kids is beyond them, I already went through my 18yr olds driving AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

[fire diver]

Originally Posted by cgvmer

OH I won't be in the water for classes or tests.............well at least not near where she is. I know my limitations and 'teaching my own kids is beyond them, I already went through my 18yr olds driving AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

Why not? I dove with my daughter's OW class last weekend. I just hung back a little and just went along for the ride. I didn't get involved between her and the instructor. When they dove, I followed back just a little.

I did have "dad" moment at one point though. I was helping her gear up. She had a new wetsuit, and wanted to do a bouyancy check. We only had our boots on (no fins) at this point. She took a few steps out from me and went under. I instantly reached down and pulled her back up. She looked at me said "I'm fine, the water's not deep" I thought she had stepped off a ledge or into a hole. Somethings are just hardwired in I guess.

FD

[fire diver]

Originally Posted by Liv7301

They do make youth sized equipment. Since I don't have children, I can't give you any advice on fit. But I do know this great LDS that could probably help you find exactly what you are looking for...

cough...cough....backplate and wing...cough.

FD

[cgvmer]

Actually, my limitation is also my daughter's I have seen her being pushed (in lacrosse, in swimming butterfly, when she notices me, she looks for a bail out. When I hide, she dominates her group.

That and I want to let the instructors, instruct!

BTW: FD, I already have an aluminum BP/ and 30lb wing......... just bought some harness webbing.

[fire diver]

Just a thought.....

If she has the "girlie" streak along with the adventerous/athletic side, go look at this website for some future dive gear for her.

http://www.thinkpinkscuba.divebiz.net/

FD

[cgvmer]

I have looked at the site and will be buying pink gear for her.........thanks