gear

Hello all, As a requirement for taking the NASE AWOS course, I am required to get a dive knife. For someone who dives an average of 20 times per year in the Florida Atlantic waters, is there a compelling case for not going the cheap route on this and buying a more expensive knife? Let's assume...

I am a newbie who has recently started collecting mostly vintage dive knives. Does anybody know of a website that is a good reference for commercially produced dive knives? Example: During what years did Dacor produce knives? What models (with photos) did they produce in each year along with...

I recently got my open water, advanced open water, enriched air and cavern diver certifications. I am hooked on cavern diving. I cannot wait to get back to Florida and explore some more caverns. I want to purchase my own dive gear and I have so many questions. Keep in mind I want a cavern diving...

I read somewhere that the 7-14 Nauticam Zoom Gear is compatible with the 12-40 lens. Can someone confirm if this information is correct? Cheers, Kevin

I know a lot of people recommend renting gear before purchasing, but I have a lot of dive trips coming up and with the cost of rentals I could practically pay for a dive kit like this Aqua Lung Pro HD since our LDS charges $50 to rent a BCD, reg, computer. Outside of my OW class in October...

Hey! Just got OW certified in Cozumel a couple of weeks ago, and now I'm about to go to Utila for my AOW. I am planning on diving frequently (over 40 dives in the next month or so alone), mainly in tropical waters, and plan on getting a full kit at some point. I'm currently in Roatan and was...

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Hi all I want to go diving after work and leave my gear in the car during the day. The weather is between 10-20degF. Should all of the gear (BCD, Regs, etc..) be fine being left in those temperatures? Note:The gear will have time to warm up while I drive (about an hour) to the dive site.

What is the best canister light for technical diving/decompression diving? Anyone selling?

XS Scuba Paragon BCD, size MD. In like-new condition. Located in Portland, OR. Local pickup and cash only. $100

Hi all, need some advice on purchasing underwater compasses. Was wondering would there be any scuba compasses that would be usable in all zones around the world? Initially thought that the Suunto SK8 was a global needle, but further checking the web shows that they are still calibrated in 2...

Selling my set of Tusa IMPREX DUO open heel fins I bought last year and two sets of dive boots!! 25$ Boots sizes mens 11- full height: SOLD womens 7- short boots Patented Angled Blade Design Standard Flat Blade Fins: Approximately 10% of Propulsion Lost Angled Blade Design (A.B.D.) Regains...

I am selling my Aqualung Technisub KEA mask and two Imprex snorkels! 35$ I've used these on 10 dives and soaked them in fresh water after each outing and they've been sitting in an air conditioned apartment closet for the last two years. • 2 color frame • Modern, stylish colouring •...

Selling my ScubaPro Mk11/C300 yoke and regulator! $275 MK11 First Stage - Balanced diaphragm Chrome plated brass body Cold water: Anti-Freeze protection & Dry chamber Externally adjustable intermediate pressure C300 Second Stage - OFD downstream valve Diver-adjustable inhalation effort...

Hi, Scubaboarders: I used to carry both a dive knife and Sea Snips, but I'm trying to pare down the amount of stuff I take with me. I'm curious--do you think that Sea Snips are an adequate alternative to a dive knife? What can you do with a dive knife that you cannot do with Sea Snips (and I...

For sale are my used and in good condition fins, boots, shoes, and gloves. Apollo Bio Fins in size Ll (XL). Rubber straps. I am a size 12 shoe and these work great with light and heavy shoes/boots. Deep See neoprene side zip boot and ankle shoes for cold and warm water diving. Full rubber...

Hello Divers I looked through the forums and I could not find a common thread regarding sidemount gear setup, review and tips. Maybe this will be the one? Feel free to keep on posting in this thread, so we can keep collecting the knowledge to a easy place to find. If there already is a thread...

This is for new divers who have gotten through their basic OW class. It ended up being way to long to post here so I put it on my blog and linked it. Hope it helps. Gear Advice for New Divers Please post any replies, questions, or comments here, not on the blog please.

Hello! I am currently talking with someone about purchasing his old gear. All in all it would be a Scubapro BCD, 6mm wetsuit with boots, gloves and hood, weight belt, and fins. The equipment seems kind of old, but he is asking $260 for it. Do you think that is a good deal? Images are here: S...

I'm currently a Divemaster in Honduras, working as a dive guide, but I eventually want to move into sidemount and cavern and am curious what gear is best suited for starting. I have the Zeagle Zena right now, and really enjoy it, and have a scuba pro mk250 evo.. Would I need to buy two new...