dstrain
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Well I've only got 7 dives under my belt, and have only been OW certified for a couple weeks, but I'm hooked on diving all the way. I've wanted to do this for years and years now, but only recently finally had the extra money to take the plunge while on vacation in the Bay Islands. The experience there was great, but yesterday I did a dive to pick up trash at the bottom of a murky lake. Both experiences were vastly different, but just as enjoyable to me, so I know that diving is something I plan to do for a long time to come.
That said, I've decided that I'd like to go ahead and start purchasing my own gear as opposed to renting. With my very limited funds I'd rather hold off on diving for a month or so and apply the money I would have used renting towards my own setup.
It looks like I'll be doing most of the big dollar purchases at scubatoys.com and I'll probably see if they can set up a package deal for me. I've got a list of items I'm leaning towards, but am open to suggestions and advice. I'd just like to get an idea of what you guys think of the gear I'm looking at so far.
Oh yeah, at the moment and for the next couple years I expect to be focused mainly on recreational diving going no deeper than 100ft or so and in primarily warm water environs with some local winter diving (56 degrees F and up on average). I plan to take the AOW course once I have a good number of dives under my belt, and from there various other certs to improve my skills.
Thoughts or suggestions?
BC: Zeagle Brigade
Reg: Atomic Z1
Octo: Oceanic Alpha 8
Computer: Aeris Atmos 2
SPG: Tusa Impex Pressure Gauge
Compass: Sigma Compass Module & Wrist Boot
Wetsuit: 7mm Neo Sport (for the coming winter months) w/hood, gloves, booties
Mask: to be determined (but interested in the Atomic masks)
Fins: to be determined
That said, I've decided that I'd like to go ahead and start purchasing my own gear as opposed to renting. With my very limited funds I'd rather hold off on diving for a month or so and apply the money I would have used renting towards my own setup.
It looks like I'll be doing most of the big dollar purchases at scubatoys.com and I'll probably see if they can set up a package deal for me. I've got a list of items I'm leaning towards, but am open to suggestions and advice. I'd just like to get an idea of what you guys think of the gear I'm looking at so far.
Oh yeah, at the moment and for the next couple years I expect to be focused mainly on recreational diving going no deeper than 100ft or so and in primarily warm water environs with some local winter diving (56 degrees F and up on average). I plan to take the AOW course once I have a good number of dives under my belt, and from there various other certs to improve my skills.
Thoughts or suggestions?
BC: Zeagle Brigade
Reg: Atomic Z1
Octo: Oceanic Alpha 8
Computer: Aeris Atmos 2
SPG: Tusa Impex Pressure Gauge
Compass: Sigma Compass Module & Wrist Boot
Wetsuit: 7mm Neo Sport (for the coming winter months) w/hood, gloves, booties
Mask: to be determined (but interested in the Atomic masks)
Fins: to be determined