Aquarianna
Registered
Hey everybody- so I've been certified almost a year and (finally!) am about to get my own gear . I'm sure you all have heard this plea before, but I would appreciate some advice on what to get...
Right now, my cert level is open water and although I probably will get advanced at some point, I'm planning on staying recreational. I'll be needing a reg that can hold up in cold water (think SD in fall through spring, Alaska in the summer), but I'm really not sure which to go with. I've heard good things about Mares (maybe a proton model?) and Atomic...but I'm really not sure about anything beyond that.
For a bc, I really would prefer a wing-style. I don't think I'll be needing double tank capacity, but how do you sort out what amount of lift you need?
I'd also like a basic computer, but won't be needing nitrox capability for now
Ok, so all that, and I have about $1100 to go on. From a lot of your opinions on the board here, it sounds like it's best to get as good a reg as you can afford, so I don't mind spending 400ish on one. Other than that, I'm completely open to suggestions!
Thanks a ton!
Anna
Right now, my cert level is open water and although I probably will get advanced at some point, I'm planning on staying recreational. I'll be needing a reg that can hold up in cold water (think SD in fall through spring, Alaska in the summer), but I'm really not sure which to go with. I've heard good things about Mares (maybe a proton model?) and Atomic...but I'm really not sure about anything beyond that.
For a bc, I really would prefer a wing-style. I don't think I'll be needing double tank capacity, but how do you sort out what amount of lift you need?
I'd also like a basic computer, but won't be needing nitrox capability for now
Ok, so all that, and I have about $1100 to go on. From a lot of your opinions on the board here, it sounds like it's best to get as good a reg as you can afford, so I don't mind spending 400ish on one. Other than that, I'm completely open to suggestions!
Thanks a ton!
Anna