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thanks!!SheriffMedic:I have used US Divers gear for years. My current BC is about 10 years old and has hundreds of dives on it, it is actually faded from being in the sun. Look for advice from the instructor you were trained with and see what local dive shops offer. Be sure to shop on-line and if your local dive shop is way too high make them an offer on the gear. I always try to support local dive shops as it is nice to have them in business if you need something quick.
There are alot of quality gear makers on the market, US Divers, Dacor, Sherwood, Tusa just to name a few. Search on google for on-line dive stores, look for gear packages with large discounts, and even look on eBay as you can find alot of new gear listed there as well.
Good luck!