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I can't see how to PM people on here at all. This site isn't user friendly when everything today is based off Facebook messenger type platform.
NEWBIE... GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS ?
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Barnaby'sDad
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Click on someone’s username. Then click on “Start a Conversation.”
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Yes, I have mask, fins, snorkels (plural) and pretty good quality too.
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Yeah.. I saw that.. but that's very vague. I didn't know if it was a private conversation or one that would be posted on this site. Again, we all use "PM" today, not "Start a Conversation."
Barnaby'sDad
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It’s a Private Message (PM). It’s just called a conversation instead of a PM.
Yes, literally every other forum that I’m on calls it a PM instead of a Conversation, but the function is the same. It’s not something that I’d get all wrapped around the axle over though.
Kind of a general rule of what I go by buying used it that it is an item that is still in production, target price is around 50% of what I can buy it for new. This is not a perfect method but at least you won't get stuck buying something you can't get serviced.
runsongas
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if you have mask and fins covered, you have to determine how often you will be diving and what your rental costs so you can compare renting vs buying. if you are renting more than 5 times a year, then you may want to consider buying.
i would recommend the dgx package with a shearwater peregrine. or the deep 6 signature regs and dgx bpw.
DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing + D6 Reg Package
i would recommend the dgx package with a shearwater peregrine. or the deep 6 signature regs and dgx bpw.
DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing + D6 Reg Package
Jackie Treehorn
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Get a computer and learn how to use it. Its small, light, and it is critical you know how to use it.
After that, consider exposure protection.
A good regset after that.
Finally a BC. Its the least important piece of gear... and its a bulky item to travel with.
As you dive, you'll also find items you like. Maybe get to borrow/rent a back inflate style, or borrow an extra bp/wing from someone.
Do you have price points in mind? Could do some recommendations for ya. Here or privately. Your call.
After that, consider exposure protection.
A good regset after that.
Finally a BC. Its the least important piece of gear... and its a bulky item to travel with.
As you dive, you'll also find items you like. Maybe get to borrow/rent a back inflate style, or borrow an extra bp/wing from someone.
Do you have price points in mind? Could do some recommendations for ya. Here or privately. Your call.
Cdncoldwater
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US Diver is a discontinued company so I wouldn't recommend their regulators for a new diver due to parts and service issues. If you are buying used regulators, make sure they are serviced before you buy them so you don't get a surprise or spend money after the purchase.
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