At what age should kids learn to snorkel?

[MyraVan]

Yup, Tim, I think I may be out of luck. I sent off an email to the owner of the last dive shop that I did diving with, asking about small masks, and he doesn't think I'll find anything.

What a shame... And she's so keen too. We'll try the swim goggles, and maybe the cheapo sets from ELC, in hopes that I can find something that will allow her to float on the surface with me and look at the pretty fishies.

Hmmmm, I've seen little inflatable floaty things with plastic windows in the bottom, maybe that would allow her to at least look at the stuff along with me, even if I can't find her a suitable mask or goggles. Has anyone used one of these things?

[Alison]

Get more kids snorkelling I say
Theres some childrens kit here, I dont know if its small enough but it might be good for someone

[Alison]

Just looking at the aquasphere site, they have some stuff for kids
http://www.aquasphereusa.com/

[flyboy748]

Originally Posted by Tim1

A major problem for Christopher is proper thermal protection... Does anyone have any ideas? He is 135 cms / 53 ins tall.

Same thing with my little guy. Here's a pic of him just getting out of the water in Tobermory where the water was a balmy 15C/60F in a shorty that dosn't fit well. I've just sent an email to Elios to see if they can make him a custom 5mm suit for the spring. If so then he'll be warm for sure!

I'm gonna check out one of those "Sphera kids" masks for him too... He's using an old mask that I used when I was 13-14, but it's too big really.

Aaron

[Tim1]

Since, I have spoken to Apnea and they recommended the Immersion Monopiece - http://www.imersion.net/index_uk.html which is a 5mm steamer in kid's sizes. Looks good especially if I can find a thermal rash guard and shorts as a base layer.