Scott M
Contributor
Thanks for all the reply's.
So far I am leaning towards the following gear:
BC:
Dive-Rite: Transpac II or BP/Wings
Halcyon BP/wings
-I am leaning towards the Dive-Rite Transpac because I am not really sure of how to set-up the BP/Wing and I have no idea what I will need for a plate or wing size and design.
Also one of the LDS has all but said I will look like an arse showing up on a dive boat doing reef peeping with a BP/Wings set-up. He sells both so he is not pushing me into his gear. Another LDS has a Halcyon set-up hanging on the wall. All I can say is that is one sweet looking rig.
Computer:
I like the Cochran but can not find a dealer close to me or an on-line dealer for them. I like the Suunto Vytec also so I will probably go with that one unless I can find the Cochran. Both nice.
Regs/Octo:
Apeks: ATX 200 and ATX 50
Tanks: I am little confused on what to get. My LDS has suggested Aluminum. He has some that are a little shorter than a std 80 but hold 3300lb fill. I am going to buy two so I do not have to run to the LDS all the time to have them filled.
Pony: I am not real sure on what to get with this yet but I am getting one with it's own reg set-up.
Spare Air: Not really for diving. More for use when I put my docks and hoist out. I need a something that will give me a few minutes under while adjusting the legs in 5' of water.
Thats the list so far
Note: I have found a few local dive shops (not really that local but close enough) and did some calling and leg work this past week.
The results: I had a really great experience at one. He will be getting the majority of my business. I will have to order most of my items but that is OK.
The other LDS is another story. If they were the only place I could get gear I would quit diving, "Period". To bad really - they have a nice shop with lots of stock and I had cash - oh well their lose.
Thanks again
Scott M
So far I am leaning towards the following gear:
BC:
Dive-Rite: Transpac II or BP/Wings
Halcyon BP/wings
-I am leaning towards the Dive-Rite Transpac because I am not really sure of how to set-up the BP/Wing and I have no idea what I will need for a plate or wing size and design.
Also one of the LDS has all but said I will look like an arse showing up on a dive boat doing reef peeping with a BP/Wings set-up. He sells both so he is not pushing me into his gear. Another LDS has a Halcyon set-up hanging on the wall. All I can say is that is one sweet looking rig.
Computer:
I like the Cochran but can not find a dealer close to me or an on-line dealer for them. I like the Suunto Vytec also so I will probably go with that one unless I can find the Cochran. Both nice.
Regs/Octo:
Apeks: ATX 200 and ATX 50
Tanks: I am little confused on what to get. My LDS has suggested Aluminum. He has some that are a little shorter than a std 80 but hold 3300lb fill. I am going to buy two so I do not have to run to the LDS all the time to have them filled.
Pony: I am not real sure on what to get with this yet but I am getting one with it's own reg set-up.
Spare Air: Not really for diving. More for use when I put my docks and hoist out. I need a something that will give me a few minutes under while adjusting the legs in 5' of water.
Thats the list so far
Note: I have found a few local dive shops (not really that local but close enough) and did some calling and leg work this past week.
The results: I had a really great experience at one. He will be getting the majority of my business. I will have to order most of my items but that is OK.
The other LDS is another story. If they were the only place I could get gear I would quit diving, "Period". To bad really - they have a nice shop with lots of stock and I had cash - oh well their lose.
Thanks again
Scott M