Buying Kit in Japan (!)

[diverdantpt]

Ok, I've been here for over 2 months now, and may finally get near the water soon :11ztongue but am trying to work out what to do about kit...

i was in a university club in the uk, so only own basics anyway, and i had to leave these at home - too heavy! it looks like its not worth the money to ship basics (avanti quattros weigh a ton!), so i hv to buy these really (?)

also, it looks like im gonna have to do commercial renting for everything else (relatively expensive) :11: or buy all the kit... although maybe arrange to borrow in the short term... i can already guess that japan is the most expensive place in the world for kit (?!) so any suggestions?!

thanks v much.

ps; if anyone is looking for dive buddies for izu (or further) destinations, send me a message! i did 50 or so dives last year...

 

[dutch-scuba-kid]

Can't help you with the kits. But maybe for the dive buddy thing I can be of any service.
I'll be in Japan for almost the entire month of August. Before I was in need of a dive buddy to go diving at Izu, but in the mean time my girl got her license So not so sure anymore... anyway, I'll keep you posted.

Ramón

 

[japan-diver]

Ok, I've been here for over 2 months now, and may finally get near the water soon :11ztongue but am trying to work out what to do about kit...

i was in a university club in the uk, so only own basics anyway, and i had to leave these at home - too heavy! it looks like its not worth the money to ship basics (avanti quattros weigh a ton!), so i hv to buy these really (?)

also, it looks like im gonna have to do commercial renting for everything else (relatively expensive) :11: or buy all the kit... although maybe arrange to borrow in the short term... i can already guess that japan is the most expensive place in the world for kit (?!) so any suggestions?!

thanks v much.

ps; if anyone is looking for dive buddies for izu (or further) destinations, send me a message! i did 50 or so dives last year...

Where are you in Japan? Japan can be a very inexpensive place to buy gear if you know where to look. I am out the door to go diving right now but send a PM with type of gear desired and I will be in touch.

 

[Jonathan]

Pm...

 

[jagfish]

Hey
I dive with a club that does have equiment, so that is one option. I also will be selling my Seaquest Black Diamond soon, as I plan to make the switch to BP/W. It is a M/L, in immaculate condition and will have the Air Source included. So that could be another option for you.

I was down at IOP in IZU this weekend, great visibillity, water was chilly, but what a nice Saturday.

Tell me where you live and we can see if it would be possible for you to hook up with our vehicles that go down.

JAG

 

[Mar Scuba]

Contact me offline and we can discuss over a pint.

I can make special arrangements for you to borrow a kit if you are interested.

Same goes for other Tokyo divers.

Cheers,

 

[Jonathan]

Contact me offline and we can discuss over a pint.

I can make special arrangements for you to borrow a kit if you are interested.

Same goes for other Tokyo divers.

Cheers,

Hey Matt - welcome!

 

[Mar Scuba]

Hi, Jonathan, finally Thomas convinced me to register and see what's going on in your world!

How many posts do I have to go to catch up to you???

Cheers,

 

[neve]

Sorry to veer off topic, but is there any Japanese online shop that ships to Singapore? I'm specifically looking for Scubapro Jetfins in baby blue or pink (I'm serious - I saw a blue one here in SG but they were size M and the only pair left ). I need size L.

All the online shops are in Japanese

Or perhaps there's a kind soul making a trip to Singapore soon? Fat chance, but I thought I'd try my luck.

 

[Jonathan]

Sorry to veer off topic, but is there any Japanese online shop that ships to Singapore? I'm specifically looking for Scubapro Jetfins in baby blue or pink (I'm serious - I saw a blue one here in SG but they were size M and the only pair left ). I need size L.

Sad but try - if those colours are for sale they will be in Japan. You could try Toyo @ Diveman, I believe he stocks Jetfins (well I know he does but in pink or baby blue :11: ) and I am sure he will ship. He speaks pretty good English. L could be a problem here though as most brands stocked in Japan appear to be up to M - I recently bought my new fins on a trip home to the UK... (US Size 10 feet)