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Jason, it's not "win-win." Layaway primarily benefits the customer. He's making no interest payments over a period of time, while the vendor is trying to get the gear out of inventory (which costs him money) and get cash flow going now. If you default, he's still stuck with the gear, which is...

I'm a bit curious - how is committing to a layaway agreement much different than getting a "90 days, same as cash" or similar deal? You're still buying equipment, you're still making regular payments as part of a contract you've entered into. The only difference is that you have to wait...

Welcome, W0mbat! Good luch on your classes, too! Do a search on Oceanic in the regulators forum, and I think you'll be pleased to find that most folks posting with Oceanics really like them. They don't seem to have the brand awareness of Apeks or Scubapro, but they are consistently rated...

I bought a generic one from tigerdirect.com for $12, and there was a $12 rebate on it. It works fine.

Not intending to start any kind of flame war, but I'd like to respond to a couple of vtdiver2's comments: I don't think that anyone here is making blanket negative statements about dive shops. Some create a good customer experience some a bad one. As I posted in the other thread, I've had...

When I was a ski instructor, many ski manufacturers would provide "pro" pricing to get us on their skiis, recognizing that our students would tend to base their buying decisions in part on what equipment the instructors were on. I see this as a valid marketing strategy. However, as an...

I'm a new diver, with experience at two local shops: Bubbles Below: I took my O/W class through BB. One of the instructors was excellent, and I would look forward to taking classes from him again. The other instructor, while proficient, was not really all that great - needed some coaching in...

Since the Apeks is a UK brand, I'd be inclined to go with it - probably quicker turnaround on service if you ever needed to send it back on warranty. A great many folks use Apeks here in the Puget Sound of Washington State, which is probably similar to your diving. Keep in mind that you can...

I read it while taking my O/W class a couple months ago. My instructor saw me with it, took it away from me (temporarily) and told me, "You read too much!" <fume>

I bought my whole outfit for myself last month (Bare XCD2 Tech dry suit, SP Mk 25/S600, Smart Com, Zeagle Ranger, Princeton Shockwave LED, LP 95s, etc. etc.) I don't think that counts. But Santa got my wife a new/refurbed Mares Proton V16 reg with Axis octo, a lightly used Aladin Prime Ultra...

Have you tried one of those neck gaitors that Apollo sells? Supposed to help the neck seal get a better grip - you can use the same material on your wrist seals, as well.

I cut his air hose.

I would think they'd have some value in scube precisely FOR emergency O2 treatment!

I paid a bit less than that for my Ranger, with Scubapro MK25/S600 reg and octo, and a Smart Com computer. Npt entirely comparable, but close. However, included in the package I set up was 26 pounds of soft weights, a dive alert, an octo holder, and a retractor for the console. They also threw...

After a lot of research here and elsewhere, I'd finally decided I wanted a back inflate BCD, and I'd narrowed it down to the Knighthawk and the Ranger. My instructors at the LDS were really steering me towards either the Knighthawk or the DUI Delta Wings that the shop carried. The store owner...

I have had a great deal of fun with some of those types of guys. I was a PSIA Level II cert ski instructor for about 10 years. Ran into a guy who was doing his best to impress the girls with his exploits and invited him on a few runs. He sucked - to put it bluntly. His excuse was that his edges...

I have the Scubapro Mk25/s600. It works great, but unless you buy the extra kit it isn't environmentally sealed out of the box.

Hypnosis isn't the answer - try Narcosis! :D (just kidding, by the way...)

I'm a newbie myself - just was O/W certified. I sure agree that Open Water won't ever compete with Gone With the Wind, or even Jaws. But I've read many threads on a lot of forums that have really dissed Open Water, and I have a couple of questions for experienced boat divers, about the teaching...

Hydrox was actually the original creamy filled chocolate cookie, made by the Sunshine Bakery. They were copied by Nabisco, which introduced the competing Oreo. Eventually the Oreo took over the majority of market share, even though the Hydrox was actually a better cookie. The Hydrox was...