Please help my buy my gear

dcombs44 · Jan 9, 2007

Hi everyone, I'm new to scubaboard. I've been certified since June, and I'm looking to buy my first collection of scuba gear. I know a few of the name brands out there, but I'm not familiar with all of them. I found the following package online and was wanting some opinions on the brand, price, and gear included. I do like the back mounted buoyancy on the bcd.

Thanks!

http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/CategoryID_1902/Context_948/Sort_Stock/DescSort_0/PCKG6.html?Hit=1

123Scuba.com · Jan 9, 2007

Feel free to give me a call. I will be very happy to make some equipment recommendations (along with my reasons for why). Our pricing is quite competitive, we will gladly put a custom package together for you. Plus we offer board members a 10% discount. Our products also have full manufacturer's warranties and we include free professional assembly with every system we sell.

The Horn · Jan 9, 2007

Try www.divetank.com they have a cold water package put together you can play with for less than 1000.

I am putting some stuff together mentally for my son(s) who are not old enough to dive yet but are close and very eager. I think I'm on the way of looking at a BP/W set up as it gives the most adjustment/growing possibilities as there are no S, M, L etc

buy good gear, resale is better if you have to/want to and it will last the test of time. My regs are circa 1991 and still going strong, easy to get parts and service is cheap. Sherwood blizzards (not for all divers but good in cold water)

good luck

dcombs44 · Jan 9, 2007

I'm pretty sure most of my dives will be tropical. I don't have much desire to dive in too many lakes/quarries here in the states. I'm mostly only interested in reef/marine life, so I'm sure that's where the bulk of my dives will be. Thanks for the input.

dcombs44 · Jan 11, 2007

^^^^^

tremtech · Jan 14, 2007

Are there alot of reefs in Ill? When is the next time you are going to dive? if you dont dive at least a couple times a year you might as well just rent equiptment when you get to where you are diving. reality is that you can buy the best equiptment that is out there but if you are not using it it still has to be maintained dont waste you money

tremtech · Jan 14, 2007

my local dive shop rents every thing you need for a full days diving for around 45 bucks

jpcpat · Jan 14, 2007

It's nice enough gear for the price. Unless you've tried the BCD on, though, you can't know how it fits.

One downside: LP is not an authorized dealer, so you don't get a manufacturers warranty

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