New to board, new to diving, recent OW Cert

[jmwildwest]

Recently certified, researching gear. Leaning towards Dacor package from 123. Any suggestions. I've seen threads saying stay away from Leisure Pro. Prices are great but it sounds like they have problems in other areas. Looking for good mid range price equipment, package deal if possible. New to Tampa, and haven't really met anyone yet, looking for buddies, clubs, and trips. Looking forward to talking again.

 

[Nomaster]

Recently certified, researching gear. Leaning towards Dacor package from 123. Any suggestions. I've seen threads saying stay away from Leisure Pro. Prices are great but it sounds like they have problems in other areas. Looking for good mid range price equipment, package deal if possible. New to Tampa, and haven't really met anyone yet, looking for buddies, clubs, and trips. Looking forward to talking again.

Welcome to ScubaBoard!
Good place to come for advice on equipment; you may even get an overwhelming amount of advice! Check out the scuba equipment secttion for several forums on various gear.
Re-ask your question there, when you find the thread that feels right.

Now for my stock message, which is still under construction:
This is a great place to meet people, talk about diving, and get information on just about any aspect of diving -or other subjects sometimes- that you can think of. Roaming through the forums is great help for me.
When you post a question, be as sure as you can that it's in the right forum or you'll probably find it moved.
The folks here are passionate about their diving, some about their specialty, so the reading can get very interesting, sometimes very hot.
Don't forget, if you haven't already done it, to fill out you profile as completely as reasonable, it'll save you being asked and having to repeat the information often.
Enjoy!

Tom

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

Hi there,
Welcome to Scuba Board - the greatest online place, the fastest growing, and the nicest! You can meet a lot of helpful people here and it’s an awesome place to get answers about scuba diving. If you ever want to chat feel free to PM me. Take care and safe diving from Matt.

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[headhunter]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! :happywave

I'd suggest going with a Backplate and Wing setup, which most people would find more comfortable. It would also cost you less. Do some searches on this type of set up and you'll wind up with more info than you'll be able to digest.

Once you make a decision to go for or against this type of setup you'll find that it will most likely effect your other choices of gear as well. I say this because deciding "for" or "against" will also align you with certain dive "philosophies" about all of your gear.

Don't forget to fill out your profile and dive info, so that we can add context to your future posts. Also, once we know where you are geographically from your profile, you may find that you'll have a whole bunch of new dive buddies to choose from locally.

Dive safe!

Christian

P.S. Due to the high volume of new posts in the Introductions and Greets forum, it's not always possible to keep up with all the new posts here. So, please help me out and send me a PM if you post anything you want me to read or repsond to in this forum.
almtree: :sunny

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

And welcome to SB - the biggest, the best, the fastest growing, and the friendliest! If you'll simply click ScubaBoard.com above, you'll be taken to our long list of forums, a wealth of information and resources. My favorite is at the bottom: Singles Dive Club.

Be sure to check out our New2Scuba forum, and - I would never suggest a new diver buy direct. You need the local dive store more than he needs you! :11:

Completing your Profile with location and seperately - your Dive Info will help in future diving discussions. You can use the Quick Links menu above for this. Sizing a photo for your profile or Avatar can be a challenge; I'm a fumbling amateur, but I get the job done, if you'd like any help?

PM me if I can help you learn your way around; that is - click my username to the upper left, then follow the prompts to send me a "Personal Message."

don

 

[ThatsMe]

I hear Dacor is going out of business. As for buying online I would go with www.scubatoys.com they will match Leisure Pros price but you will have a warentee!!!!!