Skipperdan
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Hello, I introduced myself in The into forum.
I want to start diving with a hookah type system. I will be diving alone as I do not have anyone other at the moment. Not really a thrill seeker, so I will keep everything safe. Looking to go no more than 10 20 feet deep if that. I will primarily be in the Koror, Palau area maybe the Philippines. I do not have any equipment yet, the reason for this post. I am going to build my own Hookah type system using an approved clean air electric pump. Reserve tank everything set in my dingy. I plan on a suit also and fins. Could use some help picking those out also. My understanding is the Hookah only needs a 2nd stage regulator. I have also heard that the cheap $25.00 ones are no good. A good recommendation for a reasonable 2nd stage regulator would be nice. I have a pool at the rec center where I am currently working to try everything out and get comfortable with it. I plan on taking some classes in Koror when I get there. I am reasonable fit and active. I will be on a fixed income once I leave so buying a $5,000.00 unit is not an option. I see some of the regulators are $2,000.00 that is going to be well out of my range. Just a good mask, suit and fins for some novice exploring would be fine. Also used would be an option if I knew where to get and what to watch out for as far as unusable units.
Thank you in advance for any help, Dan
I want to start diving with a hookah type system. I will be diving alone as I do not have anyone other at the moment. Not really a thrill seeker, so I will keep everything safe. Looking to go no more than 10 20 feet deep if that. I will primarily be in the Koror, Palau area maybe the Philippines. I do not have any equipment yet, the reason for this post. I am going to build my own Hookah type system using an approved clean air electric pump. Reserve tank everything set in my dingy. I plan on a suit also and fins. Could use some help picking those out also. My understanding is the Hookah only needs a 2nd stage regulator. I have also heard that the cheap $25.00 ones are no good. A good recommendation for a reasonable 2nd stage regulator would be nice. I have a pool at the rec center where I am currently working to try everything out and get comfortable with it. I plan on taking some classes in Koror when I get there. I am reasonable fit and active. I will be on a fixed income once I leave so buying a $5,000.00 unit is not an option. I see some of the regulators are $2,000.00 that is going to be well out of my range. Just a good mask, suit and fins for some novice exploring would be fine. Also used would be an option if I knew where to get and what to watch out for as far as unusable units.
Thank you in advance for any help, Dan