BClendening
Contributor
Well, I know I've got a long ways to go, but I had some questions as to which roads to take. First off, I only have my open water certification, so I realize I've got a ways to go. I've been looking at getting the different gear, moving away from the rec diving world, and also taking classes. I just graduated college, so I'm waiting on background checks to get a job lined out, so I do not have an abundance of money.
As of now, I have a BP/W setup on it's way to me, other than that my regs and everything else are not "DIR compliant". I'm slowly working on getting the mask, fins, regs and such, but I'm also looking at classes. Would my best bet be to take an IANTD EANx class? I was originally looking at a SSI Stress and Rescue class, but to me that seems like is more common sense and following the DIR approach just seemed like it was more of a merit badge if that makes sense. Not to blow off the class, it just seemed more common sense in first aid to me than anything else.
Not sure what I'm really looking for through this post. Obviously I have a long ways to go as far as training is concerned. I guess I'm just looking for input on what to do as far as training and getting gear on a budget. The EANx class seems the most logical stepping stone to me, and at $100 is nice. What about gear, should I worry about getting a low volume mask, solid fins and moving to a DIN valve and getting two second stages? Gear wise, I'm still learning about the SMB shooting and spool concept, but that seemed like the next thing to get being I do not have any type of marker aside from two lights I'll be carrying. Probably not the right forum, but SP Jet Fins, does anyone know if the boot sizing is similar to Twin Jets? Nobody has them that I can try on and I'd like to order a pair, just not sure if I should change the size or not. I'm also diving wet.
As of now, I have a BP/W setup on it's way to me, other than that my regs and everything else are not "DIR compliant". I'm slowly working on getting the mask, fins, regs and such, but I'm also looking at classes. Would my best bet be to take an IANTD EANx class? I was originally looking at a SSI Stress and Rescue class, but to me that seems like is more common sense and following the DIR approach just seemed like it was more of a merit badge if that makes sense. Not to blow off the class, it just seemed more common sense in first aid to me than anything else.
Not sure what I'm really looking for through this post. Obviously I have a long ways to go as far as training is concerned. I guess I'm just looking for input on what to do as far as training and getting gear on a budget. The EANx class seems the most logical stepping stone to me, and at $100 is nice. What about gear, should I worry about getting a low volume mask, solid fins and moving to a DIN valve and getting two second stages? Gear wise, I'm still learning about the SMB shooting and spool concept, but that seemed like the next thing to get being I do not have any type of marker aside from two lights I'll be carrying. Probably not the right forum, but SP Jet Fins, does anyone know if the boot sizing is similar to Twin Jets? Nobody has them that I can try on and I'd like to order a pair, just not sure if I should change the size or not. I'm also diving wet.