First Gear Setup

[Soggy]

First gear setup:

SCUBAPro Hyperthane Pro Drysuit
SCUBAPro MK2/R190 reg
SCUBAPro TwinJet Fins
SCUBAPro Trivent XQ mask
SCUBAPro snorkel (it's got a purge...can't remember the name)
SeaQuest Pro QD BC
Uwatec Aladdin Pro AI computer
Andies 100# drysuit undies

Hope to switch to
BP/Wings
Andies shell Drysuit
SCUBAPro MK25/S600 reg
Suunto Vytec computer
Diving Concepts snap-on dry gloves

 

[lanun]

2 grand got me these for my first set

prescription mask - tusa splendive 2
xcel hood
body glove x2 7mm 2 piece
mares mr12 1st stage & akros 2nd stage
suunto console with vyper dive computer, sk7 compass
zeagle compact II w/octo+ alternate
xcel 5mm boots and neoprene socks
tusa imprex fins
uk sl4 and sl6 dive light.

they lasted me all of 20 odd dives.

nothing bad about the equipment. i just rushed it. couldn't resist having my own gear and haven't discovered scubaboard yet.

was my LDS to blame ? not really. didn't buy it from the shop where i took my classes from. i had done my research through dive magazines, both on-line as well as in hardcopy.

what i neglected to do was figure out what i want to eventually do with this new found hobby.

 

[Dxtreme]

i am looking for my first gear setup too but since nobody heres dive until April i figure i will just wait before shelling out the $$$


WHat i am thinking of getting as first gear


1) SP 25/ 600/ SP octo

2) Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus

3) Zeagle Ranger or Halycon

4) Aeries Fins

5) Cressi Mask

6) Cressi Snorkle

7) lights

8) Camcorder casing (dont know which model yet)

i already have bunch of wetsuits from ebay

 

[detroit diver]

Here's my first setup:

SS Halcyon Backplate
36lb Halcyon Wing
Apeks TX50 primary reg
Apeks Tx40 backup reg
Halcyon ACB weights
Mares Quattro fins
Mares Opera mask (I think!)
Some worthless snorkel
Suunto Vyper computer

Now:

55lb Halcon wing for doubles
Bare drysuit
AL FredT backplate
More TX50 regs!
2 LP104's
Halcyon manifold
Highland mills bands
Turtle fins w/ springs
HID cannister light

 

[mddolson]

Now I'm sure your LDS sold the minumus as part of a package , or on the merrits of it's low profile, bright color.

Coyote, here is some food for thought.
Think about this from the recievers point of view.

If you were in an out of air and perhaps stressful situation, would you want to be looking for and depending on a low profile octopus, or would you want find a regular, familiar second stage.

My recommendation is to stick with a standard 2nd stage for your octopus, or use an Oceanic Omega (side exhaust) you can't present it upside down. (it doesn't have one).

If you'e DIR inclined, even better, put the back up on a necklace, and have your primary on an extra long hose.

Mike D
:blfish:

 

[mddolson]

Ok this should be fun.
I'm going to list my 1st set of gear (it was in 1972)

Reg: USD Aquamaster (2 hose)
Tank: USD 80 cuft aluminum, with J valve
Octopus: Whasat?
Console: Whasat?
SPG : Sea-View pressure gauge(with special adapter to fit 2hose reg)
BC: Whasat?
Vest: MayWest (co2 vest)
Fins: USD rocket fins
Boots: USD shark skin
Gloves: 3 finger shark skin
Snorkel: USD snork-L
Mask: USD wrap around (3 window)
Wet suit: 3/16 " smooth skin, waist high pants beaver tail jacket, 5 zippers
Hood: 3/16" hooded vest, no sleeves.
Depth gauge: Healthways, oilfilled, + capillary gauge.
Watch: Seiko self wind.
Weight: belt L ss buckle 2" nylon web (hard lead wieghts)

My gear today:

Reg: Mares Mr22 Abyss
Octopus: MR12 III (metal 2nd stage)
Console: (redundant) USD analog depth/pressure on my right
Tank: USD 80 cuft aluminum still in use with K valve (I have 2 more)
BC: Diveright Backplate and rec wing
Fins: Mare Volos with Spring straps
Gloves: 5 finger dry, or 5 finger Bare gauntlet Kevlar palms
Snorkel: Scubapro shotgun
Mask: Cressi Big eye
Suit: Viking HD dry suit
Hood: attached Latex with neoperne liner
Watch: Timex Ironman
Weight: metal buckle (same one)soft weight bean bags)
Computer: Suunto Cobra (air integrated, nitrox)

MikeD
:blfish:

 

[DiverBuoy]

Coyote once bubbled...
Future Purchases
Computer: Suunto Favor S

Coyote

Get the Suunto Cobra with Air integrated instead - it can measure rate of breathing, give you the number of minutes left on your tank, and adds calculations about nitrogen build-up based on work load (via rate of breathing).

 

[ElectricZombie]

First Setup:

ScubaPro X-Tek BC w/ Integrated Weights
Mk25/G500/R190
Genesis Mask
Evil Snorkel
Sherwood Magnum V Fins
Uwatec Aladin Computer w/ Bulky Console


Now:

Halcyon SS BP w/ 27lbs wing
FredT SS BP
Have the 55lbs wing from the ScubaPro BC
2 ScubaPro Frameless Masks
2 Mk25s
R380
R190
G250
G250HP
Mk10
S600
No Snorkel ;-)
ScubaPro Jet Fins
Uwatec Pro (Nitrox)
Wrist mounted compass


My current setup is SO much better than my old one. I doubt that I will be changing it much other than buying a new 55lbs wing later.

 

[boomx5]

BC: Halcyon bp w/36 pound Pioneer wing
Wetsuit: 1 piece Oniell 7mm
Drysuit: Bare Nex-Gen w/CT 200 Polar Extreme Undergarment
Boots: Bare Trek Boots
Primary Reg: 1st stage Mares MR12 Axis w/R2 Axis second; 7'hose
Backup Reg: Axis Octo; 22" hose
Fins: IDI Turtles w/ spring straps
Computer: Suunto Cobra
Compass: Oceanic wristmount
Mask: Sherwood Magnum EX
Snorkel: Sherwood Absolutely Dry(or something like that)
Weight Belt: I use Heaths 26# all mesh weight belt

I also have a bunch of other junk; odds and ends that I probably will never use again. Next year I plan on buying a whole bunch more stuff!

 

[chris_b]

I finally got all of my gear together and assembled, hope to try everything out in a pool before leaving for sunny Flo-ride-ah in a couple of weeks. It's really exciting to get new gear, but I don't think I can afford it but once every ten years or so!

Reg(primary): Apeks ATX50
Reg(secondary): Apeks TX40
Reg(1st stage): DS4 Yoke/A-clamp
SPG: OMS
BC: Halcyon 27lb. wing w/SS BP
Fins: Aeris Velocity with homemade spring straps
Boots: Henderson 3mm
Snorkel: Ocean Master "dry snorkel"
Mask: Ocean Master two-window jobbie (Z2?)
Suit: Akona 3mm 2-piece (ordered a few sizes from LP, sent back the ones that didn't fit)

I don't have a local dive shop (who wants to dive in ponds full of pig poo?) so everything's been sourced from the internet or on trips to FL.