bolts
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Hi all,
I'm a fairly newbie diver, got certified last June, and have done only 3 dives since then. I'm hoping to buy my own equipment this winter so I'm ready to go once the ice thaws...no I'm not that brave yet to try ice diving. I realize this is a fairly broad question, hoping this is the right forum to post it in.
What I'm looking for is a jacket BCD, reg/octopus set, a tank, and a computer....and I'm looking to spend around $1000 or so, with some flexibility. Since I'm a newbie, I'm just looking for some good safe reliable equipment that won't break the bank. I get the hunch that the sky's the limit when it comes to price...
I'm noticing that there are some good deals to be had online with packages, but I'm not sure which retailer/outlet to try. What types of questions should I ask regarding warranties, servicing, etc? FYI, I'm in Canada, can I expect any hassles importing the stuff from the US?
Also, would there be any particular brands to avoid? I'm noticing a lot of opinions out there regarding equipment are like cars...some people perfer Fords, some Toyotas, but most will get you from A-B without much hassle. It's a bit overwhelming, to be honest...
Cheers and thanks in advance!
I'm a fairly newbie diver, got certified last June, and have done only 3 dives since then. I'm hoping to buy my own equipment this winter so I'm ready to go once the ice thaws...no I'm not that brave yet to try ice diving. I realize this is a fairly broad question, hoping this is the right forum to post it in.
What I'm looking for is a jacket BCD, reg/octopus set, a tank, and a computer....and I'm looking to spend around $1000 or so, with some flexibility. Since I'm a newbie, I'm just looking for some good safe reliable equipment that won't break the bank. I get the hunch that the sky's the limit when it comes to price...
I'm noticing that there are some good deals to be had online with packages, but I'm not sure which retailer/outlet to try. What types of questions should I ask regarding warranties, servicing, etc? FYI, I'm in Canada, can I expect any hassles importing the stuff from the US?
Also, would there be any particular brands to avoid? I'm noticing a lot of opinions out there regarding equipment are like cars...some people perfer Fords, some Toyotas, but most will get you from A-B without much hassle. It's a bit overwhelming, to be honest...
Cheers and thanks in advance!