mikaalw
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Hullo All,
First post. Need advice. Be as honest and open as possible.
I'm looking to buy my first mask, fins and snorkel. I live in the Maldives (yes, diving here is incredible), and only a few brands are available. Mares, Oceanic, Beuchat, SeaScub, Scuba Pro and a couple of others. I'm confused between the first three to be honest.
Ideally I would want all 3 equipment from one brand and then build on that. But from research and reading posts it turns out that people recommend Mares fins and Oceanic masks and snorkels from the two. I don't know what to do!
- I want a mask that has a wide field of vision, good for warm water ocean diving, comfy straps that don't dig into your temples and fit comfortable on your face. (I've only seen Mares X-Vision Med so far, but Ocean Pioneer looks sexy!)
- Fins I want full footed. I'm not ready to make an investment into boots right now. Ideal fins would have good, big channels down the front and sides. (Mares Avanti TRE or Superchannel? Or Oceanic Legends?)
- Snorkel should be basic of course. Twistable and whatnot with a purge valve. Best quality but decent price.
So, what do you say? All three from one brand or mix and match? Help me out! Mares all the way?!
First post. Need advice. Be as honest and open as possible.
I'm looking to buy my first mask, fins and snorkel. I live in the Maldives (yes, diving here is incredible), and only a few brands are available. Mares, Oceanic, Beuchat, SeaScub, Scuba Pro and a couple of others. I'm confused between the first three to be honest.
Ideally I would want all 3 equipment from one brand and then build on that. But from research and reading posts it turns out that people recommend Mares fins and Oceanic masks and snorkels from the two. I don't know what to do!
- I want a mask that has a wide field of vision, good for warm water ocean diving, comfy straps that don't dig into your temples and fit comfortable on your face. (I've only seen Mares X-Vision Med so far, but Ocean Pioneer looks sexy!)
- Fins I want full footed. I'm not ready to make an investment into boots right now. Ideal fins would have good, big channels down the front and sides. (Mares Avanti TRE or Superchannel? Or Oceanic Legends?)
- Snorkel should be basic of course. Twistable and whatnot with a purge valve. Best quality but decent price.
So, what do you say? All three from one brand or mix and match? Help me out! Mares all the way?!