Best SCUBA Gear - Price not a Factor!

[beaverdivers]

If you could have the Best SCUBA Gear regardless of cost ( Money is not a Factor! ), what gear would you dive?

Here's my list:

Regulator: Scubapro MK25 Titanium w/ S600 Deep Blue Ti-Core
Pony Regulator: Scubapro MK25/G260 Tactical
B.C./BP/Wing: Scubapro Classic w/AIR2
Dive Computer(s): ( 2 )- Scubapro Galileo Sol with transmitters
( 1 ) - Scubapro Meridian Black Tech Wrist Computer
Mask: Scubapro Frameless
Snorkel: Scubapro Nexus
Fins: Scubapro Nova Seawing Gorilla
Wetsuit: Scubapro Everflex Steamer

Please add your Best Gear - Price not a Factor!

What gear would/do you dive regardless of cost?

 

[drrich2]

I almost get the impression you like ScubaPro...

Well, I'd probably get one of those Atomic Aquatics titanium regulators that, when money is an issue, seem way to expensive for a small weight reduction and, if I understand correctly, about the same work of breathing.

While my Sherwood Avid 2x weight-integrated BCD may not be 'the best,' I'd not replace it just to be replacing it, since I don't think another would give me much advantage. So I'd probably get a sidemount BCD, leading to the 'Hollis SMS100 vs. the Diverite Nomad XT' debates that were driving me nuts months ago before that went on the back burner, and then try to factor in newer product releases. I get the sense sidemount is a work in progress, and I am not a do-it-yourselfer.

Atomic Aquatics Cobalt 2 for console computer, and Liquivision Lynx for wrist computer. Yeah, the algorithms won't quite match, etc..., but it'd be a chance to learn 2 fine, reputable products. In the real world, I use an Oceanic VT3 wrist unit/backup with transmitter, and a Cobalt 1. I'd like another Lynx for my dive buddy, both of us with location transmitters, and one of those other location transmitters for a dive boat.

I have an Atomic subframe mask (now backup mask for solo diving); doesn't leak much, but feels like somebody pushing hard between & a bit up from my eyes, unless I really stay on top of equalizing. I'd still dive a $30 AquaLung Seaquest Visage mask, because it's comfortable as and good or better than any other mask I've tried. Not because it's cheap; because it's better (for me, anyway).

Fins: I use splits. Atomic Aquatics Smoke On the Water splits seem to be roughly top tier as splits go. I'd be nice to try some other high end fins, but so far I don't do much frog or back kicking.

 

[Centrals]

Money is not a factor that I choose equipment.

Regulator: Apeks(FSR, FST, DST and DS4).
BP/W: Any brand as long as it fits me.
Computer: Uwatec Aladin and Bottom Timer
Wet suit: Henderson(old)

 

[dmoore19]

I am pretty pleased with what I have. Don't think I would want anything different.

Scubapro MK25/A700/RO95
Scubapro Nova Sea Wings
Henderson 3 and 5 ML full wetsuits
Lavacore vest and pants
Zeagle Stilettto
Oceanic Datamask (main)
Oceanic OC-1 backup
Oceanic Pocket snorkel
Oneil 5 ml booties

 

[divad]

If you could have the Best SCUBA Gear regardless of cost ( Money is not a Factor! ), what gear would you dive?

Here's my list:

Regulator: Scubapro MK25 Titanium w/ S600 Deep Blue Ti-Core
Pony Regulator: Scubapro MK25/G260 Tactical
B.C./BP/Wing: Scubapro Classic w/AIR2
Dive Computer(s): ( 2 )- Scubapro Galileo Sol with transmitters
( 1 ) - Scubapro Meridian Black Tech Wrist Computer
Mask: Scubapro Frameless
Snorkel: Scubapro Nexus
Fins: Scubapro Nova Seawing Gorilla
Wetsuit: Scubapro Everflex Steamer

Please add your Best Gear - Price not a Factor!

What gear would/do you dive regardless of cost?

Who are you pitching this to ???

 

[Teller]

Can you say rebreather?

 

[hroark2112]

Can you say rebreather?

Mine arrives Monday!! I can't wait

 

[kwinter]

Can you say rebreather?

Gotta be more specific. Aurora Blue?

 

[diversteve]

If you could have the Best SCUBA Gear regardless of cost ( Money is not a Factor! ), what gear would you dive?

Here's my list:

Regulator: Scubapro MK25 Titanium w/ S600 Deep Blue Ti-Core
Pony Regulator: Scubapro MK25/G260 Tactical
B.C./BP/Wing: Scubapro Classic w/AIR2
Dive Computer(s): ( 2 )- Scubapro Galileo Sol with transmitters
( 1 ) - Scubapro Meridian Black Tech Wrist Computer
Mask: Scubapro Frameless
Snorkel: Scubapro Nexus
Fins: Scubapro Nova Seawing Gorilla
Wetsuit: Scubapro Everflex Steamer

Please add your Best Gear - Price not a Factor!

What gear would/do you dive regardless of cost?

Been drinking that Platinum Kool-Aid again I see... Meridian? LMAO

Thanks for the laugh...

 

[fnfalman]

Atomic T3X regulator
Halcyon Infinity BC (with the new optional colorful wing)
Rolex Deep Sea dive watch
Hollis DG-05 computer with wireless transmitter
Atomic split fins...neon yellow.