bwerblo2
New
New diver here! I started diving last august at a resort and got my padi OW. I did ~ 10 dives on the trip and loved it.
Now that tax time is here, I am planning on getting some of my own gear and taking a few more courses at a dive shop here in chicago come spring/summer/whenever they start offering them again.
I have a couple questions and any comments I would welcome greatly!
1. Regulator: I was looking at the aqua lung core supreme DIN. I figured DIN since DIN -> Yoke seems easier than yoke -> DIN. The reason for the supreme is that with good maintenance, i would think it is a regulator that will last and can grow with me. Some day down the line I think I would like to take the ice diving course and this seems it would work well for that since it is sealed correct?
2. I know some people will say gear solution to skill problem, but I will ask anyways. I am going to be doing diving courses with instructors and would like to start getting into good habits. One of the bad things i can see myself doing, is losing track of time. There is a lot going on underwater and a lot to keep in mind and constantly think about. Is there any sort of watch that allows you to set an vibrating alarm for every 3-5 min or something? I can see this being a good way to get into the habit of checking air/computer/time. Just like bad habits, once you start good habits, it's hard to break them. Over time, the alarm wouldn't be needed.
Thanks for the input! I'm sure that I'll come up with more to ask, but that's all for now!
Now that tax time is here, I am planning on getting some of my own gear and taking a few more courses at a dive shop here in chicago come spring/summer/whenever they start offering them again.
I have a couple questions and any comments I would welcome greatly!
1. Regulator: I was looking at the aqua lung core supreme DIN. I figured DIN since DIN -> Yoke seems easier than yoke -> DIN. The reason for the supreme is that with good maintenance, i would think it is a regulator that will last and can grow with me. Some day down the line I think I would like to take the ice diving course and this seems it would work well for that since it is sealed correct?
2. I know some people will say gear solution to skill problem, but I will ask anyways. I am going to be doing diving courses with instructors and would like to start getting into good habits. One of the bad things i can see myself doing, is losing track of time. There is a lot going on underwater and a lot to keep in mind and constantly think about. Is there any sort of watch that allows you to set an vibrating alarm for every 3-5 min or something? I can see this being a good way to get into the habit of checking air/computer/time. Just like bad habits, once you start good habits, it's hard to break them. Over time, the alarm wouldn't be needed.
Thanks for the input! I'm sure that I'll come up with more to ask, but that's all for now!