buying equipment

Hi there, I am a newly certified advanced open water diver in Vancouver Canada. I've done 13 dives this year on a rental BARE tech trilam 2XL and don't have many complaints. I had issues putting fins on until I bought fins with a spring strap but have no issues donning or doffing those in the...

I am looking to buy two Steel HP100 tanks but I am torn between going new or used. If I go new, I would go Faber so I think this is around $650-700. Do I have to then pay hydro and service on top of this price or are they good to go when I get new tanks? If I go used, I can probably find them...

I am looking to buy a new bcd. I am currently working everyday conducting dsd’s and leading certified dives. Which should I buy? Apeks black ice Aqualung Outlaw I know the black ice is much better. I had one of these a couple years ago but got stolen while working in Portugal. Do I really...

I'm looking for either a pair of Aluminum 80cf or low-pressure steel 85cf (or 80cf) cylinders. If you've got any of either of those that you're willing to share, please post or message your offer along with pictures. Thanks!

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It is not a review of a Cosmiq+ dive computer, it is about my experience of buying a Cosmiq+ dive computer directly from Deepblu (Taiwan) from Canada. There is only one official distributor of this dive computer in Canada, which is in BC, and their price for it is $475 CDN + 12% HST +...

Hello! I am in the market for a drysuit, looking to find a medium or medium short suit. I am 5'6, 155lbs very lean. 32' waist If anyone has one kicking around I like the trilam suits like waterproof d7 or DUI or something similar. Looking for something with a sock setup so no attached boot as...

For all of my training and rentals so far, I have used a console with an integrated compass. However, now that I am thinking about buying a set of gear, I am considering getting a basic brass and glass SPG and a separate compass, as opposed to a console with a compass integrated within. Do you...

I am a fairly new diver living in the San Diego region, and am currently looking at buying some gear during the holidays. I am planning to purchase gear from the major brands, such as Aqualung, Atomic, and Zeagle, to name a few. I am willing to travel up to Orange County for a day to browse dive...

Hey ! I've looked for a thread like this one but couldn't find one. If I missed it (or them), I'm sorry and redirecting me to those would be appreciated ! So, I currently dive using a Uwatec Aladin Prime computer I bought from someone at a very cheap price a few years ago, and I feel like it's...

Hello Scuba Board community! I'm currently looking forward to buying scuba equipment before starting my DM training but I feel like I'm kind of in a predicament. First I want to say that I'm looking to buy my equipment in person (for best fit etc). Home for me is Virginia, USA and there is...

Oyster Diving has just launched its new and exciting online store at www.oysterdivingshop.com. Nikki Irvine learnt to dive with Oyster Diving 2 years ago and soon became hooked. It wasn’t long until she realised she could use her expertise in luxury Ecommerce within the dive industry. Having...