scuba gear
- Thread starter Jake9487
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Bought all my equipment years ago... and have been very happy with it, I am guessing Scubapro is still a good name in gear, I remember it was not cheap.
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DesertOrchid
Active Member
If you have a good dive shop nearby that rents equipment then give theirs a try to see just what you like. Chances are they have a variety of brands and you can find the kind you like best rather than investing a lot of money into equipment that you find out later you don't care for... I guess there is always craigslist for that solution though. *L* Good luck and have fun. Diving is AWESOME!!!
aquaman_06
Member
hey jake.
I like Cressi Gear. This is funny I am recommending it to you though I don't own any. Here is a breakdown. For a new diver without any technical needs I recommend their gear, (I used it as a newbie). It is priced right and IME has been decent stuff. They had some serious regulator related issues years ago though those seem to have been resolved. Overall it's not badly priced and performs well. Search online for used and below retail stuff.
take care
I like Cressi Gear. This is funny I am recommending it to you though I don't own any. Here is a breakdown. For a new diver without any technical needs I recommend their gear, (I used it as a newbie). It is priced right and IME has been decent stuff. They had some serious regulator related issues years ago though those seem to have been resolved. Overall it's not badly priced and performs well. Search online for used and below retail stuff.
take care
RogerDiver
Member
Hi,
I'm rec and tec diving instructor, cave and rebreather diver.
For bc's i recommend Dive Rite transpac + wing, or even a Dive Rite Nomad, it can be used for sidemounting, twins or single tanks.
For regulators I use Apeks, it's a Aqualung company, scubapro mk25 e Mk17 are regulators also.
My fins are a scubapro jet fins for use with wet suits and poseidon trident fins for use with dry suits.
Dive Rite Nitek Trio is a great entry level computer that can be used for tec diving, take a look at www.divegearexpress.com.
Regards,
Roger
I'm rec and tec diving instructor, cave and rebreather diver.
For bc's i recommend Dive Rite transpac + wing, or even a Dive Rite Nomad, it can be used for sidemounting, twins or single tanks.
For regulators I use Apeks, it's a Aqualung company, scubapro mk25 e Mk17 are regulators also.
My fins are a scubapro jet fins for use with wet suits and poseidon trident fins for use with dry suits.
Dive Rite Nitek Trio is a great entry level computer that can be used for tec diving, take a look at www.divegearexpress.com.
Regards,
Roger
scubamattv
Member
For a BCD I'd go with a wing not the jacket style.. there are many good brands out there, Dive Rite, OMS, zeagle.. the trick is to find something that you are comfortable with. Find a good dive shop near you and talk with them too. Sometimes you can get them to lower the price for you.. especially if you are getting multiple pieces of gear (BCD, computer, regulator...).