Mrs Fic
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i recommend supporting your lds when you can. internet is killing these shops, and where else are you going to get your continued training, advice, be able to try on/out your gear purchases, and get such personalized service? and my lds discounts on everything that he can. the problem is, many of the big scuba gear companies, such as oceanic, require lds' to charge msrp to keep their dealership. 2nd problem is, of course, small businesses have higher overhead and classes are not moneymakers--there are expenses, such as rental of pool time to teach in, that online companies don't have. Equipment is where they get their livelihood.
regarding the pro set, i don't remember what comes with what, but you'll definitely want the wide angle lens if you're diving wrecks. also, since wrecks are usually in deeper waters, you'll want that strobe as well.
the oriskiny? isn't the top of the superstructure deeper than 60 ft? this isn't a dive for the newly certified. IMHO, i'd try to get a lot more experience before seeing the mighty 'o'.
hope this helps without offending anyone!
regarding the pro set, i don't remember what comes with what, but you'll definitely want the wide angle lens if you're diving wrecks. also, since wrecks are usually in deeper waters, you'll want that strobe as well.
the oriskiny? isn't the top of the superstructure deeper than 60 ft? this isn't a dive for the newly certified. IMHO, i'd try to get a lot more experience before seeing the mighty 'o'.
hope this helps without offending anyone!