Happy Divers

Congratulations to all the new divers from the 23rd Bomber Squadron! We had a blast the last couple weeks as we trained new divers and some even went on and got their advanced open water! Welcome to the Happy Divers family.

Divers sometimes overlook that the size of the actual backplate can be just as critical to overall fit and comfort as the harness.

▪️The top of a backplate should be reachable by the diver's fingertips with either hand. A properly fitting backplate will distribute the weight of your scuba system from your shoulders to your hips. The waist strap slots should allow the straps to sit on the diver's hips. If the straps sit too low, they push the backplate's bottom into the diver's glutes.

▪️An ill-fitting backplate can restrict your head's visibility and range of motion, affect your balance and trim in the water, and force you to compensate by finning to stay horizontal. The backplate is often the culprit of bad trim in the water.

▪️Even worse, it can strain your back unnecessarily when carrying tanks to and from the water.

▪️Divers are not one size, so a backplate shouldn't be either. Halcyon Dive Systems offers three different size backplates to choose from: Small, Standard, and Long.

▪️Your overall height does not necessarily impact the size of the backplate you should use but rather the length of your torso. When positioned at the correct height, the waist strap of the harness should rest above your hips, not on or below them. Tall, leggy individuals with short torsos can benefit from a small backplate just as much as a diver who is short overall. Individuals with longer torsos might struggle to reach their valve(s) and, if so, may want to consider a long backplate. If you're unsure, consult your local Halcyon dealer to help you choose a proper backplate.

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Congratulations to Guams newest open water divers! We had some pretty great water conditions for both days. This always makes for an exceptionally fun class! Interested in exploring the underwater world too? Drop me a private message and let's talk options!

Congrats to Elaine on finishing her Open Water Certification! We had some not-so-fun weather this week, but she stuck with it and had a blast. 🐋🐟🐬

Congratulations to William, Daniel, Jonathan, Hayden and Preston on completing the PADI Open Water diver course here in Guam. They learned lots of important skills and how to safely explore the underwater world down to a depth of 60ft/ 18m! We saw an octopus and lots of pipefish! Thanks for choosing Happy Divers and looking forward to teaching you all again.

Congratulations to Guams newest Open Water Divers: Dalton, Baileigh and Rob. We had a wonderful weekend learning new skills and got to experience the underwater world to 60ft.

Have you heard the news? Guam has a group of newly certified Open Water divers! We explored the underwater world while learning lots of new skills required for certification. Wishing many more diving days and lots of time spent under the water for the group!

Congratulations to Carlos, Morgan, Spike, Jonathon, Martin, Daniel, and Dylan on your Open Water Diver certification! You all did great. Exploring to a max depth of 60ft, you all rocked all of the skills. Most importantly, welcome to the dive community, and thank you so much for choosing Happy Divers. Looking forward to hearing the amazing underwater stories as you all continue to develop your love of diving!

Post DIscover Scuba Dive hair! If you are interested in learning to scuba but unsure if you’d like it, that’s okay! With a “DSD” you can learn the basics and then spend time underwater with your favorite instructor exploring the underwater world!

Beautiful octopus spotted hiding at 116ft / 35m. Dive site Kitsugawa Maru. 2nd picture divers coming up from depth to start their safety stop.

Congrats to Chiagozie, Eric, Erin, Mitchell and Chris on your Advanced Open Water and Enriched Air Nitrox certifications!