cheapest place to get gear in Sydney

[kunatz]

Hi everyone,

I plan to get my gear here in Australia. wil be in Sydney for 2 months. Any places you would recommend, I am on a budget so the cheaper would be better? I am willing to travel so the store can be outside sydney. I did a quick search and many are only my worry about them is that if i order a BCD (wing type) i need help to have it fitted and obviously want to test everything.

if online, where did you buy and if it was a reseller abroad how much are the usual taxes.

Thanks Jason

 

[LandonL]

If you are on a budget, have you considered purchasing some used gear? There is a Facebook group called Buy and Sell Scuba Gear Australia - Buy & Sell Scuba Gear Australia Public Group | Facebook - maybe you can find something there.

 

[Tbar]

I guess it depends on what you want to buy...

You could try Adreno, check their website. Contact Us Sydney | ADRENO Scuba Diving Centre

 

[kunatz]

Thanks. currently looking at frogdive. so far cant see a shop close to sydney with better prices.

 

[mockney]

Try dive200 in Neutral Bay. It depends on the brand your looking to purchase because they are a Scubapro dealer but generally their prices are competitive even compared to online.

 

[Tbar]

I tend to buy a lot on-line either in Aus or Asia or US or Europe. The main thing I buy local is wet/dry suit and Mask - really need to try these on.

Regs are all second hand, computers and SPGs come from Europe. Drysuit seals etc from UK and US.

I did get a wing from Aus and have bought other items from Dive Tub DiveTub - Australian Online Dive Store

Tanks come from Dive Imports DiveImports.com (Powered by CubeCart) some other small items from them also...

I have used dive2000 for camera gear, very good service but not great prices. Much better prices on-line in Asia DiverVision.com: Online Shopping for Underwater Housings, Strobes, Lenses, Computers & more

 

[triode12]

Speak to Dennis at Frog Dive, his prices are very competitive and will make sure things suit you.

 

[kunatz]

Triode12, yup got to talk to Dennis. such a great help and gave discounts. so I got all my gear from him. if anyone in sydney is planning to buy you should definitely hit frog dive.