Just wanted to say thanks for info on Mares kids BCD. Bought one for my grandson for Christmas. Perfect for young divers and he loves it !! Nice to get it right the first time tho he keeps saying he’d rather have doubles like papa 👴 lol
You are very welcome Binford400. I understand your struggle, my oldest daughter is begging for a Back Plate and Wing, but she is still too small for one. I have tried everything to tighten it down for her, but the plate is as tall as she is.
Hello pistikinzu, this is a common misconception. Both SSI and Mares are sister companies. Head Sports is the parent company to both SSI and Mares. The family Tree is as follows. Head Sports owns Mares and SSI. Mares owns REVO. Hopefully this will clear up some confusion.
@@LakeHickoryScuba the facts don't change... How should i trust an ssi professional telling me that the best fit for kids is a mares bcd? Come on...! And the bcd has even the same name of the kids course 🤣
The best BCD for a kid is the one that fits them, regardless of the manufacture. In regards to the SSI Professional comment, not only am I an Instructor Trainer for SSI, I am also an Instructor Trainer for PDIC, an Instructor Trainer for SEI, a 3 Star Course Director for CMAS, and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer for PADI.
Me and wife are divers. We also have a 6 and 3 year old. And we can't hardly wait to for them to join us. But as of now family time is snorkeling. What kind of programs are offered to kids for scuba ? Would like my son evaluated. I would have to much bias and do not have training to do so.
Hello Garrett, many agencies have kid friendly programs. With this being said, they are still age restricted. SSI has the Scuba Ranger Program, which starts at age 8 and PADI has the Seal Team Program. Both are great ways to introduce children to the world of Scuba Diving.
I'm a bit late to this party but I'm curious if you have any thoughts on putting a junior diver in a backplate/ wing? Personally I love the concept that it's infinitely adjustable and even if they did outgrow it you can simply replace the webbing.
Hello Jason Harris, as long as it fits them, I am all for it. If you follow us on FaceBook and Instagram, then you will have seen our green machine we sold to a good customer of ours. He is only 10 years old and has his own back plate and wing set up. He ended up hydro dipping it a monster green color. It looks and functions perfect for him.
This question is for Miss Carson, When did you become interested in diving, how old were you? Also, were you ever afraid to breath under water? What advice would you give another young person to help them not to be afraid?
i think it would be great if we could follow Miss Carson progressing in her diving all the way to master instructor or maybe course director
Now that would be awesome. I definitely plan on video documenting my two daughters diving careers.
Awesome video I think you have a great assistant please give Carson a high five
Thanks Ivory, I definitely will
Miss Carson is wearing the best best team shirt. Go Nats!!!
Hello Chris, I will pass your message alone to Miss Carson.
That first BCD that she had on when i did my open water
Hello Michael Adams, Miss Carson has grown into an awesome little diver. She loves her BCD.
Just wanted to say thanks for info on Mares kids BCD. Bought one for my grandson for Christmas. Perfect for young divers and he loves it !! Nice to get it right the first time tho he keeps saying he’d rather have doubles like papa 👴 lol
You are very welcome Binford400. I understand your struggle, my oldest daughter is begging for a Back Plate and Wing, but she is still too small for one. I have tried everything to tighten it down for her, but the plate is as tall as she is.
Weird considering ssi belongs to mares... 😁
Hello pistikinzu, this is a common misconception. Both SSI and Mares are sister companies. Head Sports is the parent company to both SSI and Mares. The family Tree is as follows. Head Sports owns Mares and SSI. Mares owns REVO. Hopefully this will clear up some confusion.
@@LakeHickoryScuba the facts don't change... How should i trust an ssi professional telling me that the best fit for kids is a mares bcd? Come on...! And the bcd has even the same name of the kids course 🤣
The best BCD for a kid is the one that fits them, regardless of the manufacture. In regards to the SSI Professional comment, not only am I an Instructor Trainer for SSI, I am also an Instructor Trainer for PDIC, an Instructor Trainer for SEI, a 3 Star Course Director for CMAS, and a Master Scuba Diver Trainer for PADI.
Me and wife are divers. We also have a 6 and 3 year old. And we can't hardly wait to for them to join us. But as of now family time is snorkeling. What kind of programs are offered to kids for scuba ? Would like my son evaluated. I would have to much bias and do not have training to do so.
Hello Garrett, many agencies have kid friendly programs. With this being said, they are still age restricted. SSI has the Scuba Ranger Program, which starts at age 8 and PADI has the Seal Team Program. Both are great ways to introduce children to the world of Scuba Diving.
I'm a bit late to this party but I'm curious if you have any thoughts on putting a junior diver in a backplate/ wing? Personally I love the concept that it's infinitely adjustable and even if they did outgrow it you can simply replace the webbing.
Hello Jason Harris, as long as it fits them, I am all for it. If you follow us on FaceBook and Instagram, then you will have seen our green machine we sold to a good customer of ours. He is only 10 years old and has his own back plate and wing set up. He ended up hydro dipping it a monster green color. It looks and functions perfect for him.
This question is for Miss Carson,
When did you become interested in diving, how old were you? Also, were you ever afraid to breath under water? What advice would you give another young person to help them not to be afraid?
Hello Gee, we plan on making a video with Miss Carson, where she discusses her journey into becoming a Scuba Diver.