Testimonials

Thanks for the great diving course taught by Brandon Gross. It pushed my boundaries and has provided the information and confidence needed for my continued progression

I took the Level 1 FII class last weekend with my nephew and could not be more happy with the decision. The information and the instructors were top notch. I really feel safe in the water now, shallow water blackout is no longer the monster under the bed for me. Make a class happen, the safety skills are the best and improving your depth and bottom time is great. I cant say enough good things about the instructors and the class.

Thanks again. It was really an awesome day and a real privilege. I know I have said a few times already how grateful I am, but I just don't have the words to describe just how good I felt while we were out on the water. I have to be honest, with as comfortable as I am in and around the water I was still just a little bit nervous about the class. But from the beginning your laid back, calm and relaxed style that morning made all the difference once we got out there and on site. It is completely opposite to how things are done in the military. I learned so many things on so many levels its incredible. Your example is to be emulated, and I will endeavor to do so in my own activities.

The FII Waterman's survival course was eye opening to say the least. As a result of the course I feel more prepared for the big swells of the winter than I ever have and have gained a training partner / big wave buddy from the class who I have the utmost confidence in. I fully recommend the FII Waterman's Survival Course to anyone who is going out the ocean surfing or in rough water conditions. With big waves it's only a matter of time before a serious hold down, broken board or bad wipeout happens; the proper training may save your life or the life of another.

I just took the FII Level I class in Hermosa Beach last 11/19-20/2011 with Mark Lozano, and I think the $275 was well worth it. I have been freediving and spearfishing for over 45 years now, yet I found most--if not all--of the information given in the class to be new and absolutely relevant to me, especially the safety aspect. I'm now looking forward to take the Level II course. I urge everyone who freedives while spearfishing to seriously consider taking these courses.