$1,900 to spend

[hedonist222]

So I have a 0.5mm Varadero Mares suit, an X vision mask, stream dry snorkel.
Im planning on ordering the following from leisurepro.com in the next couple of weeks:

• BCD
• Fins
• Reg
• Octopus
• Computer

I really prefer Mares because there is a service center close by to where I live.

So far im thinking about Dragon AT BCD, Volo Power Fins, MR22 Abyss 05 Reg, Proton Octo and M1 computer. All Mares.

Ideally I would like to spend about $1,700 but would go up to $2,000 if need be.

My dive waters are not cold. I will be diving in the Arab Gulf (some call it the Persian Gulf) and the Arabian Sea. Coldest I will be diving in is 15C which is about 59 fahrenheit. Depths will be from 10 to 30 meters. ( I have the Padi OW and AOW Padi soon).
Also, usually I need 8kg,about 16lbs of weight. I prefer integrated weight system.


Is there anything else you guys need to know?

Thanks!

 

[minnesota01r6]

www.scubatoys.com - larry will meet or beat all leisurepro prices, and he is an authorized dealer of everything he sells (you will get a factory warranty instead of having to ship stuff back to Leisurepro for "their" warranty). I have purchased $1500 worth of equipment from him, and I have NEVER been disappointed.

Everyting you mentioned wanting to buy would be $1635.95 from scubatoys, not including shipping to the UAE.

If you are going to be ocean diving, I would recommend a storm whistle, safety sausage, and signal mirror. (another
$100 from scubatoys)

Also, a dive knife or EMT shears isn't a bad idea either.

Tell larry scubaboard sent you!

 

[FlipScubaDiver]

www.scubatoys.com - larry will meet or beat all leisurepro prices, and he is an authorized dealer of everything he sells (you will get a factory warranty instead of having to ship stuff back to Leisurepro for "their" warranty). I have purchased $1500 worth of equipment from him, and I have NEVER been disappointed.

Everyting you mentioned wanting to buy would be $1635.95 from scubatoys, not including shipping to the UAE.

If you are going to be ocean diving, I would recommend a storm whistle, safety sausage, and signal mirror. (another
$100 from scubatoys)

Also, a dive knife or EMT shears isn't a bad idea either.

Tell larry scubaboard sent you!

I 2nd ScubaToys. They pricematch anything. I would also recommend carrying a whistle, smb, knife, and mirror...maybe a flashlight also.

 

[tracker]

ScubaToys definately.
Signaling tube-$7.95
Storm whistle-$5.95
Signal mirror--$11.95

 

[Damselfish]

is that a .5 or 5mm suit you have? I don't think .5 in 59F water is enough for even the most warm blooded.

 

[DandyDon]

ScubaToys definately.
Signaling tube-$7.95
Storm whistle-$5.95
Signal mirror--$11.95

Not being lost at sea--Priceless!!

You might spend more on the Sausage to get a better one, and I always carry a dive light. See link in my Signature for a good discussion.

 

[hedonist222]

Guys, thanks for the info on scubatoys, ill shoot them an email to see how much and if they deliver to the UAE.

Damselfish, thats a .5mm not 5mm suit I have. The temps right now are in the 80's or so.

Ill also be getting a flash light,sausage, knife and safety stuff.

But what about the gear I picked? Good? No good?

 

[minnesota01r6]

For that discussion, I would post in the "equipment of scuba diving" section - or do some research, as I am sure others have asked questions about that gear. You are also likely to get a lot of people urging you to go with a hogarthian/DIR setup (backplate and wings instead of a conventional BC, primary regulator on a long hose, backup regulator hung on a necklace around your neck). You can visit the DIR and Hogarthian diving forums under "scuba diving central->technical diving specialties". Depending on the popularity of diving BP/W in your part of the world, it may be difficult to find someone to help you set it up properly and get proficient using it.

Also - I checked scubatoys' website before I posted my recommendation - they ship internationally. They may or may not accept credit cards from international banks, but I'm sure they will have some way of accepting your money.

JR

 

[DandyDon]

Guys, thanks for the info on scubatoys, ill shoot them an email to see how much and if they deliver to the UAE.

Damselfish, thats a .5mm not 5mm suit I have. The temps right now are in the 80's or so.

Ill also be getting a flash light,sausage, knife and safety stuff.

But what about the gear I picked? Good? No good?

Ok, your first post said 59F. If it gets down to that, you'll want about a 7 mil long suit and a beanie or hood.

Additional items? Booties, Spg - just go thru their site and look at the possibilties.

 

[hedonist222]

Dandy, I was planning on getting the stuff I did not mention locally.

I just want advice on the gear I picked. Any good?

Thanks