so, just started, not even actually since my seasonal allergy stopped me at the theory..., while waiting im looking at the equipment.
Because of the various "issues" with renting them i guess the first things ill get are wetsuit and regulator: since i plan to dive in Canada, but also warmer waters, i guess i will have to go for two wetsuits (drysuits are not even to be considered for now). I was thinking a full 3/2mm for warm water and a 7 mm for diving in Canada. I have seen that the 7mm have the one piece or the two pieces kind, but i have no idea which one would be best, i think that a two pieces actually becomes 14mm where they overlap so could give more protection? My other option would be getting somethimg for the tropics that i could even wear under a 7mm, to keep a bit warmer, just didnt want something like a shortie because i have been told lots of stories about hitting corals by accident or jellyfish. I cant really decide whats best and makes more sense economically.
For the regulator i guess that since ill be diving in Canada i should look for the cold water kind?
I also gave a look at the BCDs and im really lost there, i guess i will probably rent them to try different kinds but doing that all the time might get expensive. I tend to think that the plate kind is more versatile yet economical, but not sure. I have yet to make up my mind on that i read discussions even in this forum and for sure i dont want to restart a debate.
I have seen that there are travel BCDs, are those worth considering, even since the airlines seem to limit the luggage more and more and make prices for extras higher and higher.
Thanks
Ps: if anyone wants to mention brands that are a good buy, or maybe mention models to avoid... And i am in Canada so i will buy from here, i know: support your dive shop, but for some things i will still look up prices in other places just not sure if shipping and duties could kill a deal if bought from an online store in the states, if someone has any pointers about places where to buy i'd appreciate it.
Because of the various "issues" with renting them i guess the first things ill get are wetsuit and regulator: since i plan to dive in Canada, but also warmer waters, i guess i will have to go for two wetsuits (drysuits are not even to be considered for now). I was thinking a full 3/2mm for warm water and a 7 mm for diving in Canada. I have seen that the 7mm have the one piece or the two pieces kind, but i have no idea which one would be best, i think that a two pieces actually becomes 14mm where they overlap so could give more protection? My other option would be getting somethimg for the tropics that i could even wear under a 7mm, to keep a bit warmer, just didnt want something like a shortie because i have been told lots of stories about hitting corals by accident or jellyfish. I cant really decide whats best and makes more sense economically.
For the regulator i guess that since ill be diving in Canada i should look for the cold water kind?
I also gave a look at the BCDs and im really lost there, i guess i will probably rent them to try different kinds but doing that all the time might get expensive. I tend to think that the plate kind is more versatile yet economical, but not sure. I have yet to make up my mind on that i read discussions even in this forum and for sure i dont want to restart a debate.
I have seen that there are travel BCDs, are those worth considering, even since the airlines seem to limit the luggage more and more and make prices for extras higher and higher.
Thanks
Ps: if anyone wants to mention brands that are a good buy, or maybe mention models to avoid... And i am in Canada so i will buy from here, i know: support your dive shop, but for some things i will still look up prices in other places just not sure if shipping and duties could kill a deal if bought from an online store in the states, if someone has any pointers about places where to buy i'd appreciate it.