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I am actually in Vancouver, WA, near Portland, OR. Let me know if you still want the details.

I definately agree with everyone about proper training. We are half way through our AOW class (got cancelled because of a snow storm), and we are taking the drysuit familiarization through that. There really is more to drysuits than I thought there would be.

We are in Vancouver, nice guess! I actually went ahead and bought the suit this weekend. After doing more research and actually going and diving the suit in the pool, I decided it was too good of a deal to pass up. Thanks to everyone for your input!

I agree. I didn't mean that I want "cheap" gear, but I want the best value for my buck. I doubt anyone would sell gear for less money because it has a higher probability you would die when using it (kind of a liability issue). As a beginning diver, I just want good value gear, and as I...

Thanks, but we're about 5 hours from the Anacortes ferry, and I'm within 30 minutes of 2 dive shops down here. I appreciate the offer, though, and we may come up that way to dive some time fairly soon, and we might have to stop in!

The only thing with Mares is that my LDS said it would be hard to find a shop that would service them. He said something along the lines of they were bought out by another company. But I haven't really had a chance to look into that more.

Saw this reg package on scubatoys and was wondering what you guys think about it. Here's what it is: -Aeris XR1 Dive Computer -TUSA RS-130 Regulator -TUSA Imprex Octo $390.00 Seems pretty good, but we just want some unbiased opinions before we buy. Thanks.

Ok, thanks guys. I would have gotten it the day I saw it, but I didn't have the time to try it out. LDS said they would let me try it in the pool since I haven't dove a neoprene suit yet. As soon as I can get out of the house (snowed in here in Washington), I'm going to go pick it up...

Anybody dive one of these or have any experience with them? Or have any opinions about them? My LDS has one with about 10 dives on it for $500, and it fits me perfect. I about bought it today, but wanted to do some research first. It looks like its brand new. Buy Bare D6 Pro Drysuit...

Wife and I are researching drysuits (after diving in Washington in November), and have a couple questions. 1. What are the differences between neoprene and "bag"-type suits? 2. Anyone know of any sites that specialize in selling drysuits? Or any that have good deals? Also, if you...

The BC we are looking at in the package is a Dacor Talon. Anybody have any experience with Dacor?

My wife and I are looking at purchasing our own equipment, and we found a great deal online for a package, but it comes with a men's BCD. We have found that a women's BC is significantly more than a men's one. My question is would it work well for her to use a men's, or should we spend more...

Thanks for the great responses! It's been a great help. We went for our last open water dive yesterday and got certified (:D), and saw that most people there, including our instructors, all were wearing drysuits. Since we plan on diving mostly up here for now, I think we are going to bite...

We just did our first open water dive today in a local lake. Water temp was 51 degrees. Like I said, we wore 6.5 mm farmer johns. I was actually ok, not hot or cold. But, it was certs, so there was a lot of standing around or just hanging out, not a lot of movement. The main thing was my...

Quick wetsuit question for you guys (and gals)... My wife and I are finishing up our certs and are looking at wetsuits. We will be mainly diving in Washington State, so we are thinking at least a 7 mil suit. For certs, we have been using "base model" 6.5 mil Farmer John suits. My...

OK, thanks alot for the info. I'll check out the site a bit and talk to some folks up this way and see what they reccomend. Thanks again! -P

Hey all! New to diving (wife and I getting PADI certified in early November) and the site. This looks like the place to come with some questions for some honest and unbiased answers. My wife was certified about 8 years ago, and I only have snorkeling experience, but have always wanted to go...