Hows this for a starter kit?

[Kevin K]

Scubapro from LDS. Glide Plus or Classic 2 bcd with AIR 2. mk25 1st with 600s second. Yeah, I know bp and plate- I'm a rookie not a pro. Sunto Viper. What else??? I'm so excited!!!!!

[hermosadive]

Scubapro from LDS. Glide Plus or Classic 2 bcd with AIR 2. mk25 1st with 600s second. Yeah, I know bp and plate- I'm a rookie not a pro. Sunto Viper. What else??? I'm so excited!!!!!

Enjoy the gear...its the diver that make the difference. FWIW - rookie or pro has nothing to do with a backplate and wing. Educate yourself, don't let others do it for you.

[Damselfish]

Sounds like reasonable choices. If you haven't already, read up on the pros and cons of AIR2 before getting one.

[Kevin K]

Brothers, I have read this forum and others until I am blue in the face. Read everything I can get my hands on. Just wanta go dive. Looks like we're gonna do it with Scuba Pro. Good as any is my conclusion. Thanks for the help. kk

[Scottri]

If it's what you want and you like it then it's the gear for you. I'm not a big fan of the AIR 2 but that is my personal feeling. Have you tried other gear in the pool or in open water? I tried back inflate vs jacket style, AIR 2 vs Traditional Octo before I bought my gear.

Scott

[francousteau]

I'm a rookie not a pro.

But. . . your profile says 500-1000 logged dives. Cheater :D

[Kevin K]

But. . . your profile says 500-1000 logged dives. Cheater :D
I actually have one dive-about 35yrs ago for 10 minutes under a shrimp boat to get a cable out of the wheel. I was huffing and puffing and I pulled myself up that rope about 8 feet into that boat with the tank on my back! Read too many books about sharks that year!! I might even go low end gear now. Sure would save a lot of dough and give me something to look forward too. As you can see I haven't make up my mind as of yet. Gotta stop talking to people about it!!! But in the end I quess it helps.

[Kevin K]

I actually have one dive-about 35yrs ago for 10 minutes under a shrimp boat to get a cable out of the wheel. I was huffing and puffing and I pulled myself up that rope about 8 feet into that boat with the tank on my back! Read too many books about sharks that year!! I might even go low end gear now. Sure would save a lot of dough and give me something to look forward too. As you can see I haven't make up my mind as of yet. Gotta stop talking to people about it!!! But in the end I quess it helps.
Better profile???????????????

[Kevin K]

Better profile???????????????
OOPS!!! How about now??

[Kev's First Mate]

If it's what you want and you like it then it's the gear for you. I'm not a big fan of the AIR 2 but that is my personal feeling. Have you tried other gear in the pool or in open water? I tried back inflate vs jacket style, AIR 2 vs Traditional Octo before I bought my gear.

Scott

Why didn't you like the AIR2?

What is your opinion on the back inflate vs jacket style? I myself have used the parachute style and enjoyed using it.

[Monkey Knife-fight]

They'r basically the same. I like my back inflate BC because it leaves my whole front area pretty unobstructed. Overall though the differences are minimal. You'll get used to either kind. I always have a pistol style light and my camera both clipped to the front of my BC so it's crowded enough without the bladder too.

[spectrum]

Scubapro from LDS. Glide Plus or Classic 2 bcd with AIR 2. mk25 1st with 600s second. Yeah, I know bp and plate- I'm a rookie not a pro. Sunto Viper. What else??? I'm so excited!!!!!

Whatever BCD you're comfortable in is the one for you.

Lot's of good said about your 1st stage and primary second.

Lot's of controversy about the air-2 but it is legitimate so it's up to you.

Why do you need a computer? Hold the cash for now and begin with tables, your rookie dives shouldn't even be teasing the tables to begin with. As your adventures grow and your air usage drops you will have a better perspective from which to invest in a computer. JMO

I forget, are any of those weight integrated? Going hard or soft for the belt?

Pete

[rpodos]

Sounds fine. I use a lot of Scubapro: MK20 first, D400 second, AIR2, and air integrated comp.

The AIR2 needed some extra zip ties and duct tape.

Otherwise, I'm very happy with the whole rig.

[rpodos]

Oh, and definitely get a moldable mouthpiece... I use a SEACURE.