Cost of dive equipment?

[Tyler Winchell]

So me amd my gf have $4750 to use betweem us for scuba, local shop said its 865 for open water included, so 3020 left, now what bout gear and spearfishing gun, wetsuits everything tanks bc’s knifes gloves how much for everything n will we have enough

 

[tilikum]

You are way overspending. 5k should get you gear AND a vacation.

 

[mdb]

Buy the basics and rent the rest until you have a bit more experience.

 

[guruboy]

So me amd my gf have $4750 to use betweem us for scuba, local shop said its 865 for open water included, so 3020 left

Are those numbers USD? OW does NOT cost $865 per person. If your LDS is charging you $865 USD per person for OW certification, they are ripping you off.

As a point of comparison, OW cert in a group class is $200 per person here in Dallas. This includes rental equipment (regs, BCD, wetsuit, tank) but not the basics (mask, fins, snorkel). Add about $100 more in other associated expenses (park fees, air fills, tips).

 

[tilikum]

Mask, snorkel, fins can be as little as 200 dollars US.

 

[Tyler Winchell]

OW and pool and classroom

 

[Tyler Winchell]

Now should i even get scuba for spear? Im doing it in nj and long island

 

[guruboy]

OW and pool and classroom

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much. Find another shop.

 

[thbcthomas]

I would start with looking around for another shop if it is $865 per person. Where are you located? There maybe some board members in your area that can help point you toward a more reasonable price.

 

[mdb]

I would start with looking around for another shop if it is $865 per person. Where are you located? There maybe some board members in your area that can help point you toward a more reasonable price.

If the cost is for two people-still overpriced.