toddville393
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I'm very new to diving only 2 dives since my OW course. I'm looking at purchasing my own set of gear and would like some opinions from seasoned divers. I don't want to cheap out because I know I'll regret it, but at the same time I don't want to break the bank. I'm only in the market for a BCD, Reg, Octo, Computer. I have everything else, but I'm just going to rent tanks cause I only plan on diving once or twice a month. Also I'm kind of picky about everything being the same brand. I feel more comfortable when everything's made by the same company, I'm like that with everything not just diving gear. Here's some stuff I've selected based on what kind of deal I can get and reviews. I wouldn't like to spend anymore than $1200. I'll update the list as I change things. If it's in red than I have ruled it out.
BCD - Mares Dragon AirTrim
Mares Hybrid Pure
Reg - Mares Instinct 12S (I have an Octomask and do a lot of GoPro stuff so I want a side exhaust to keep bubbles out of my shot. Does the side exhaust on the Instinct series actually work well?)
or Mares Abyss 22
Octo - Mares Instinct or Mares Rover or Mares Prestige
Computer - Mares Puck Air w/Compass (Air Integration is very intriguing to me, but is it reliable especially this specific computer?)
Any and all advice is welcome and thanks in advance and Dive Safe.
BCD - Mares Dragon AirTrim
Mares Hybrid Pure
Reg - Mares Instinct 12S (I have an Octomask and do a lot of GoPro stuff so I want a side exhaust to keep bubbles out of my shot. Does the side exhaust on the Instinct series actually work well?)
or Mares Abyss 22
Octo - Mares Instinct or Mares Rover or Mares Prestige
Computer - Mares Puck Air w/Compass (Air Integration is very intriguing to me, but is it reliable especially this specific computer?)
Any and all advice is welcome and thanks in advance and Dive Safe.
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