Matt_NJ
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So far my diving experience has been limited to being a "Vacation Diver". I have all of the gear that I would need to dive in these conditions, and made sure that the gear that I purchased was suitable for cold water so I could use it near my home. I'm starting to get into the local diving near me (North East USA - NJ). The only things apart from accessories that I have yet to purchase are a suitable exposure suit and a good set of tanks with a decent pony bottle probably a 30cf pony.
My question is which would make the most sense to purchase next, a dry suit or a good set of tanks, with pony and mounting brackets? I'm by no means a small guy so i'm leaning towards the dry suit since it's harder for me to get one with a good fit when renting, and it's relatively easy to rent tanks. What do some of you more experienced folks think? Any reasons to buy a set of tanks first? I'm thinking that the cost would be somewhat similar although the dry suit could cost alot more, but 2 tanks, a pony, brackets, and a regulator for the pony would still add up to a significant purchase if bought new.
Thanks,
Matt
My question is which would make the most sense to purchase next, a dry suit or a good set of tanks, with pony and mounting brackets? I'm by no means a small guy so i'm leaning towards the dry suit since it's harder for me to get one with a good fit when renting, and it's relatively easy to rent tanks. What do some of you more experienced folks think? Any reasons to buy a set of tanks first? I'm thinking that the cost would be somewhat similar although the dry suit could cost alot more, but 2 tanks, a pony, brackets, and a regulator for the pony would still add up to a significant purchase if bought new.
Thanks,
Matt