After finally deciding I definitely want to continue diving more often, I started looking around for some good package deals. I've researched a bit the individual components and read what people have to say here and at Scubalab. But as a whole, I'm not sure what would make the best value, be dependable, and perform well at its price range. I know everyone here is probably sick to death with these sorts of questions, BUT I've narrowed down my options to only two:
Option A)
Aeris Atmos BCD
Aeris A1 Reg
Mares Brigade Viper Octo
Aeris Analog 3 Gauge w/ Compass
PRICE - $514.95 (from Scubatoys.com)
Option B)
Cressi-Sub Aqualight R BCD
Oceanic Alpha 8 PX3
Sea Elite Quest XR3 Octopus
Sea Elite 3 Gauge Console w/ Compass
Price - $529.95 (Custom Package from Divers-supply.com)
Some background, I'm still a beginner with only about 20 dives. I mainly dive in warm water 70-80F, Hawaii baby! I opted against a computer because I figure I can always get one down the line if I really get into it (I also didn't think it was the extra $120 for an Oceanic Veo 100 on Option B). My price range for everything is around $500 since I also have to pay for shipping to Hawaii unfortunately. I really would like a compass since I will be doing mostly unguided shore dives. Any thoughts, criticisms, suggestions?
Option A)
Aeris Atmos BCD
Aeris A1 Reg
Mares Brigade Viper Octo
Aeris Analog 3 Gauge w/ Compass
PRICE - $514.95 (from Scubatoys.com)
Option B)
Cressi-Sub Aqualight R BCD
Oceanic Alpha 8 PX3
Sea Elite Quest XR3 Octopus
Sea Elite 3 Gauge Console w/ Compass
Price - $529.95 (Custom Package from Divers-supply.com)
Some background, I'm still a beginner with only about 20 dives. I mainly dive in warm water 70-80F, Hawaii baby! I opted against a computer because I figure I can always get one down the line if I really get into it (I also didn't think it was the extra $120 for an Oceanic Veo 100 on Option B). My price range for everything is around $500 since I also have to pay for shipping to Hawaii unfortunately. I really would like a compass since I will be doing mostly unguided shore dives. Any thoughts, criticisms, suggestions?