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I'm lucky enough to have in-laws that ask what we want for Christmas gifts, and since I am a new diver, and don't really know yet what's useful and what's not, I thought I'd ask the board-
What diving gifts have you received that you actually liked and used?
I am asking for ideas beyond the basic equipment of BCD, reg set up, dive computer, maks/fins/snorkel, as these items are very personal, and are probably covered by other forum threads. I'm asking about accessories and other gear.
Please categorize your gifts in the following price ranges:
I've received very few diving gifts that I liked. Mainly because the gifts have come from non-divers who don't really understand exactly what type of diving I do. All though their intentions have been well meaning, I usually just ended up with a bunch of stuff I couldn't use.
One thing that I have enjoyed getting is books, and I've handed out lists in the past with some books I wanted.
If I needed any type of major gear, I might suggest being given gift certificates that I could apply to the cost.
Diving T-shirts may be another option: AOSHIRTS.COM
Personally, I think a lot of the other "accessories" are just fluff that get sold to new divers who don't know better, but that's a whole 'nother thread.
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A while back my family paid for the yearly overhauls for all of my gear. That was more valuable to me than another snorkel keeper or bottle of mask defog.
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Some of the online sites offer wish lists that you can share through links to the lists... I often set up some for my family to peruse at holiday time.
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Depending on what you have, safety equipment (signal tube, dive alert...), gear bags, wetsuits, dive lights, if you want to get into spearfishing or photography some of that stuff. gift certificates always work too
I am asking Santa for a mermaid. I have been a good boy, so you never know.
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I am asking Santa for a mermaid. I have been a good boy, so you never know.
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Rhone Man British Virgin Islands
I am a lifelong supporter of Leisurepro - they have done more to make diving accessible than PADI ever has.
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.” — Bertrand Russell
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