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Just so you know, the VT3 also has the buddy check feature. That was what caught me at first before I found out the range is only 5 feet or so.

Wow, I really have bit off more than I can chew. Buying the equipment is turning out to be more reading and researching than the Open Water Class. I'll check out the backplate designs and read some posts regarding that.

Why would I need to replace everything if I'm just waiting to buy a reel?

Yeah, I don't mind buying now to plan for later. That's what I prefer. The regs I've been reading up on a lot have been the Mares Abyss and V42 Proton Metal. I do have a bad problem with dry mouth even when I hydrate big time before the dive. Does is the V42 the latest version of the Abyss or...

Cool thanks for your help Don. I just read on oceanic's website about the whole ease of breathing factor, and didn't know it was a real issue. I guess at greater depths it would make a big difference. Time to go do some more homework on regs. As far as the sausage and whistle, it's the...

So back to the question, what is the difference to look for in regulators? It all looks the same except for the price. You're correct, bought all of my snorkel equipment from my LDS. Have a noise maker, and head mounted torch but no sausage. So far I've only been on chartered dives, so don't...

Okay, cool a checklist. I've got the whole snorkel package, exposure I'm not getting yet because as it is I still feel hot in the water (in Miami). Knife - Just bought 2 today This is what I'm looking at as dive system. The BC - Zeagle Escape $320 The Regulator - Oceanic Alpha 8 $149.95...

I don't know why, but I never get notifications of replies, even when I'm subscribed. I had to go through my posting list to find the topic. After looking at some of the prices of other regulators online, I did decide to go ahead and get a regulator/octo new. As far as that goes though...

So did the guy say he was sending them out? That's one hell of a way to lose $4,000

Wow, I had no idea I was going to get this good of a response. This Sunday the 5th I'm going on a boat charter through my LDS to Miami Beach. I'm not sure which boat we're going on. The first priority I'm going to work on is not using my hands. I do that A LOT for steering and backing up...

They Told Me The Vt3 Was The Top Of The Line. Is There Something Better? I Know It Was The Most Expensive One They Had There.

The price includes the octo and the first stage. They showed me the exact same set up that was brand new for $750.00. The regulator/octo combo is what they've used for training and take it out of comission after the 1st service and they sell it. Pretty much I'll be buying with everything I...

Hey Everyone. I Am Looking At Buying A Set Up Pretty Soon. The Lds That I Did Training With Offered What Seems To Be A Great Deal. Any Input On It Would Be Much Appreciated. Oceanic Vt3 Transmitter And Wrist Computer (new) $750 Zeagle Escape Bc (new) $350 Used But Refurbished Regulator &...

I've seen a bunch of stuff on here for people getting together for beach dives, but do you ever get a group together to get a boat chartered?

I appreciate all the quick responses. As for being overweighted, I'm only carrying 8 lbs of lead. But i think I do use my hands a lot when I think of it. Come to think of it, on my 2nd dive they only had me with 6 lbs of lead so I was using my hands to swim downwards. As for the exercise...

Hey all. In all 3 of my dives so far, I've ran out of air the fastest in the group. I'm a big guy 6'3, 230 lbs but there were much bigger people there that were still at around 1200 psi when I was down to 500. I tried adjusting the regulator all the way to the (-) setting. Any ideas of how I...

Yeah, the only side effects was me giving the fish some free breakfast. I'm really prone to seasickness, but didn't think I would get sick since it was just the ride out there. Well, I learned my lesson. I loaded my body up on Triptone this past weekend and everything went a lot more smooth...

Hey everyone. I'm really new to scuba and went through the SSI Certification training down here in Miami I just performed my first open water dive yesterday morning. Some side effects, but overall a good dive. We were at the North Dry Rocks reef off of Key Largo. Looking forward to a good...