I tend to disagree. I would recommend the below as they worked great for me getting into diving:
Hog D1 regs (2) *new*
Used wing and backplate (DSS or halcyon or something like that)
Shearwater petrel dive computer if you can buy used do it
Pressure gauge *new*
I don't like jacket style bc's.
The biggest point for me was that get new regulators and new pressure gauges and everything else you can get new. If you want to save money you should probably stay away from aqualung. Although they do well for products you don't get all that much additional "value".
---------- Post added March 17th, 2013 at 08:07 PM ----------
Alright... Here is another piece of advice.
Divegearexpress.com
Dive addicts (site down now though) you'll have to call
Add helium
Diverightinscuba.com
Done.
What harness do you have?