New to group and to diving

[Robert H. Diver]

Welcome!

 

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Welcome to ScubaBoard.

1.) You may well want a backplate/wing setup rather than a mainstream 'jacket style' BCD.

2.) You may wish to look into a 'long hose' configuration, which is a different way of handling regulator setup in case you need to donate to a buddy.

3.) If you think you might pursue GUE Fundamentals training (which isn't necessary, but some people seek it out to elevate their dive skills), take a look at their gear requirements to save yourself buying again later. For example, I have a BP/W setup, which should be fine, but my harness is a deluxe hardness, not a single piece webbing, and IIRC from another thread, that could be a issue.

4.) I doubt you'll be diving split fins.

I'll add to this and suggest a DIN first stage when you look at purchasing your first regulator.