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A discussion on a different thread got me thinking about what I needed to know to choose the right gear for me. It's the old saying that I don't know what I don't know yet.. Got the mask figured, picked one that fit and sealed the best on my face.
Okay, let's start with regs. The regs that I have used so far have all given me air when I needed it. What does a person look for in regs?
Next would be BCD. I have used Oceanic and Aqualung jacket style BCD, both gave me a lift when I needed it. First impression of the jacket style BCDs I was using was that if I had more air in them, I had a feeling that they made me feel like I was more likely to roll in them. As I got more comfortable in them I didn't notice this as much. So without trying back inflate BCD or BP/W, how does one know the best style for themselves?
I think wetsuit is pretty straight forward as well. What temperature water will I be diving and proper (tight) fit.
Computer. I have used console mounted computers but didn't find them really handy to tuck and untuck them into somewhere on the BCD. Probably looking at watch or bungee mount, even though I have never used them that way. Then there is the bigger question of what features do I need vs. want vs. cool but will never use.
Looking for advice as to how others have geared up.
Okay, let's start with regs. The regs that I have used so far have all given me air when I needed it. What does a person look for in regs?
Next would be BCD. I have used Oceanic and Aqualung jacket style BCD, both gave me a lift when I needed it. First impression of the jacket style BCDs I was using was that if I had more air in them, I had a feeling that they made me feel like I was more likely to roll in them. As I got more comfortable in them I didn't notice this as much. So without trying back inflate BCD or BP/W, how does one know the best style for themselves?
I think wetsuit is pretty straight forward as well. What temperature water will I be diving and proper (tight) fit.
Computer. I have used console mounted computers but didn't find them really handy to tuck and untuck them into somewhere on the BCD. Probably looking at watch or bungee mount, even though I have never used them that way. Then there is the bigger question of what features do I need vs. want vs. cool but will never use.
Looking for advice as to how others have geared up.