Diving Nomad
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Hi everyone!
I'm a digital nomad, currently in Tampa for the holidays but I don't spend much time in the USA. I started diving in 2014 (NAUI), got my enriched air cert in 2015 (ANMP), got advanced and wreck certified in 2019 (PADI), and got my deep diver cert this year (PADI).
I joined the board because it comes up so often during my searches for diving info online, so I figured it would be easier to become a member. The more I dive, the more I enjoy it, so I guess it's becoming a bit of an addiction.
As a nomad, everything I own has to fit in a 50 lb (23 kg) checked bag or in my carry-on. I own a mask, snorkel, weight belt, fins, and boots but I only travel with the boots right now. I've been trying to dump weight for my checked bag so I can buy a BCD (I'm seriously considering a BP/W setup) to travel with. I'd love to know if anyone has ever had any experience buying gear in dive shops overseas. Is it a better deal? I'm headed to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in January and I'm not sure if I should buy here or wait until I get there.
I'm eager to hear stories and meet some of you during my travels.
I'm a digital nomad, currently in Tampa for the holidays but I don't spend much time in the USA. I started diving in 2014 (NAUI), got my enriched air cert in 2015 (ANMP), got advanced and wreck certified in 2019 (PADI), and got my deep diver cert this year (PADI).
I joined the board because it comes up so often during my searches for diving info online, so I figured it would be easier to become a member. The more I dive, the more I enjoy it, so I guess it's becoming a bit of an addiction.
As a nomad, everything I own has to fit in a 50 lb (23 kg) checked bag or in my carry-on. I own a mask, snorkel, weight belt, fins, and boots but I only travel with the boots right now. I've been trying to dump weight for my checked bag so I can buy a BCD (I'm seriously considering a BP/W setup) to travel with. I'd love to know if anyone has ever had any experience buying gear in dive shops overseas. Is it a better deal? I'm headed to Playa del Carmen, Mexico in January and I'm not sure if I should buy here or wait until I get there.
I'm eager to hear stories and meet some of you during my travels.