MaverickDiver94
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I've posted a few question on here so far and I admit, most of the advise here has been very helpful.
Figured I'd start a topic that may seem obvious or simple for most, but confusing for beginners like myself.
Here are a few question that myself or I've heard students ask. Let me know your thoughts/ideas:
1. How do you safely transport your usual Dive Gear to a local beach/spring?
At the moment, I've only been diving in local springs so far. Currently using Stahlsac Mesh Backpack for all of my gear while I carry my wetsuit by hand to prevent any creases.
2. Is it a good idea to use a regulator bag to transport your regulator, dive computer, and transmitter in the same bag?
Just purchased my Regulator and BCD. The BCD I plan to carry loose as I do my wetsuit. However, I had no luck finding a small case just to safely carry my dive Computer and Transmitter. Thinking about just purchasing and using the same regulator bag. Im not comfortable of the idea of just throwing a dive computer and Transmitter in my bag.
3. How do you transport your dive dear via Airline -or- Would you just dish out the cash and rent all your equipment?
I'll be doing some boat dives during my Advanced Open Water and will also be taking a dive trip overseas next month. How do you pack and carry your equipment?
Short reminder:
Most common equipment checklist:
If you feel I missed something or want to add to anything mentioned in this post, please feel free!
I'm absorbing as much info as I can.
Thanks in advanced and happy diving,
Figured I'd start a topic that may seem obvious or simple for most, but confusing for beginners like myself.
Here are a few question that myself or I've heard students ask. Let me know your thoughts/ideas:
1. How do you safely transport your usual Dive Gear to a local beach/spring?
At the moment, I've only been diving in local springs so far. Currently using Stahlsac Mesh Backpack for all of my gear while I carry my wetsuit by hand to prevent any creases.
2. Is it a good idea to use a regulator bag to transport your regulator, dive computer, and transmitter in the same bag?
Just purchased my Regulator and BCD. The BCD I plan to carry loose as I do my wetsuit. However, I had no luck finding a small case just to safely carry my dive Computer and Transmitter. Thinking about just purchasing and using the same regulator bag. Im not comfortable of the idea of just throwing a dive computer and Transmitter in my bag.
3. How do you transport your dive dear via Airline -or- Would you just dish out the cash and rent all your equipment?
I'll be doing some boat dives during my Advanced Open Water and will also be taking a dive trip overseas next month. How do you pack and carry your equipment?
Short reminder:
1. How you would carry your gear to/from the hotel and dive site
2. I have to bring change of clothing for about a week - I love scuba diving but I wont be sleeping in my scuba gear like Adam Sandler in Big Daddy lol
Most common equipment checklist:
•Wetsuit (3mm or 5mm)
•Fins + Boots
•Mask + Snorkel
•Regulator
•Dive computer + Transmitter
•Dive lights
•BCD
•Weights 6 - 10 lbs (thinking about renting instead of carrying)
If you feel I missed something or want to add to anything mentioned in this post, please feel free!
I'm absorbing as much info as I can.
Thanks in advanced and happy diving,