New to diving

[Infantry_169]

Hello,

My name is Michael Cantley. I was recently certified a PADI Open water diver. At the moment I have a grand total of 7 dives. I am now currently enrolled in the Advanced Open water course.

I welcome any advice on equipment, lessons learned etc. I hope to go to Honduras in February to do some diving there.

 

[TSandM]

Welcome, Michael! I'd highly recommend spending some time perusing the Equipment subforums, and also the Near Misses and Lessons Learned forum. I got a ton of good information from doing that, when I first found this board. I'd also, as you read, identify some posters whose information is high quality, and go chase their posts -- Walter has some fantastic stuff on mask skills; DA Aquamaster has some priceless stuff on equipment. Diver0001 has some excellent stuff on task loading, and look up anything Uncle Pug ever wrote here. Lots of good information, and you will find your own "virtual mentors" as you spend time on the board.

 

[Splitlip]

Hi Michael.

As is pretty much always the case, Lynn (TSandM) is right on.

As a kid, familly had a "bungalow" near Smithtown. Spent many a summer on the Sound. I am happy to help.

I am from Queens and went to HS in Valley Stream.

 

[Blair Mott]

Michael Cantley,
Welcome to Scubaboard. Congratulations on the recent completion in your Open Water course and continued education in your advanced course! Keep reading as much as you can, talk to as many divers as you can and get into the water as much as possible.

 

[Infantry_169]

I have to keep checking this board. I did a dive on the Lizzie D the other day and I kept having problems with the stupid weight belt trying to fall off. But I enjoyed it, visibility sucked, but even so it was magical for me. It was my first 'deep' dive.

 

[DeputyDan]

To the extent possible rent and try lots of different types of gear and set ups.
Easiest way to see what is best for you.

 

[j yaeger]

welcome aboard!
dive all you can locally!!!!!
...you'll really love your vacation time then...
keep enjoying-keep learning-keep it fun!!
yaeg