newbie with new equipment

[flyguy]

Just thought I'd say hi. I was lurking around here about a year and a half ago when I first got certified and was going on a dive vacation. I haven't racked up a whole lot of dives (27) but decided to get my own equipment now that the good weather is coming. Diving is purely recreational for me, both warm and cold water... warm by preference but I have to fly far away for that

So here's what I got

Dive-Rite Transpac II w/ Weight Pouches
Dive-Rite Rec Wing
Atomic B2 Reg
Atomic SS1 Alternate
Sherwood Wisdom Computer
PST E7-80 Tank
Bare 7mm Arctic Wetsuit

I haven't really had a chance to try out my equipment yet, just in a pool so far. Hopefully it'll get a full workout this weekend or next.

 

[DiveMaster176493]

sounds like you got the toys now

 

[theskull]

Congrats on getting your own equipment. You'll enjoy diving much more with familiar gear.

Enjoy!

theskull

 

[Lil' Irish Temper]

Wow, you have nicer gear then me

Welcome to ScubaBoard

 

[kidspot]

Welcome to the board, and I'll agree with the others that having your own gear makes diving a lot more enjoyable (and it pays for itself pretty fast too by avoiding all those rental fees )

Have a great time diving and sharing your experiences with the rest of us...

Aloha, Tim

 

[DandyDon]

Hi and welcome to SB.com!!

I enjoyed diving the St.Lawrence out of Brockville there last September, and am looking forward to coming back.

Anytime anyone mentions an equipment list to me, I like to suggest these three safety pieces - for about $25:
(a) A safety sausage;
(b) A really loud whistle - some are much better than others; and
(c) Two CDs glued back to back that could be used for mirror signaling.
I also carry a Dive Alert horn, and the first time I used it - I failed to hold my head underwater. I'll never forget again!! :silly:

don

 

[pjomm]

Welcome!

Hope you enjoy SCUBA Board, I'm sure you will have an opportunity to learn and share. I have found people to be very helpful. If I can help you feel free to contact me.

All the best,

Paul

 

[Axewizard]

Kewl setup...now go "drink, dive, or get out of the water!"...Bob the Fish

 

[Matt the Aquaman]

My name is Matt. I would like to welcome you to ScubaBoard!

Take care and Safe Diving. :butnhome: :dazzler1:

:balloon
Click here to greet a new member!
No experience needed and it feels great!​

 

[flyguy]

Thanks for the welcome. I was supposed to go out today but there wasn't enough people interested so the charter was cancelled :-(