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al248005, I obviously wont be a divemaster in December.... I will begin to complete AOW, Rescue, Then DM, starting when I return in December.
I just wanted to update this thread since I got some new toys and am winding down on completing my package.
I previously bought these:
atomic frameless mask
atomic sv2 snorkel
atomic z2x sealed DIN 1st and 2nd stage regs
atomic ss1 titanium safe second / inflator
scubapro pure tek single tank BP&W setup
oceanic geo 2 computer
and Tusa 3 gauge console
and since my last post in this thread, I got the following:
Atomic titanium knife ( $50 used from e-bay)
scubapro x-tek quick release weight pouches
Henderson aqualock 5mm full suit
Henderson aqualock 5mm boots
Henderson aqualock 3/5mm hood
Henderson aqualock 5mm gloves
mares Avanti Quattro fins
I got a great deal on the Henderson wetsuit and accessories, less than $375 total!
I was kind of on the fence about the quick release weight pouches, but after I got them I was glad I did. I read story after story on here about incidents where people didn't drop their weight, and I didn't want to be "that" guy. I looked into some less expensive options, but in the end decided that the scubapro's were my best bet. they work very well with the x-tek BP&W and pure-tek harness. be aware though, they are pretty long, so if you are small framed, they may prevent you from tightening your waist strap fully.
I haven't fully tested any of the gear yet due to my current location (well maybe I jumped into some 60 degree water with the wetsuit on, just because, lol).
I have completed all of the academic portions of the AOW course:
deep
underwater navigation
peak performance buoyancy
night
drift
altitude diving
aware fish ID
boat diving
diver propulsion vehicle
dry suit
multilevel computer diving
search and recovery
wreck diving
underwater naturalist
underwater photography
and underwater videography.
I did the academics of the rescue course as well. I have had some time to kill being so far from clear blue water.
I still have some stuff to buy, (smb and reel, dive lights, a lift bag, 3mm suit, and some other odds and ends).
it has been a fun and informative journey so far. I cant say that I regret any purchases yet. I may kick myself for not waiting on the new atomic blade fins to be released before buying the quattros, but time will tell.
I just wanted to update this thread since I got some new toys and am winding down on completing my package.
I previously bought these:
atomic frameless mask
atomic sv2 snorkel
atomic z2x sealed DIN 1st and 2nd stage regs
atomic ss1 titanium safe second / inflator
scubapro pure tek single tank BP&W setup
oceanic geo 2 computer
and Tusa 3 gauge console
and since my last post in this thread, I got the following:
Atomic titanium knife ( $50 used from e-bay)
scubapro x-tek quick release weight pouches
Henderson aqualock 5mm full suit
Henderson aqualock 5mm boots
Henderson aqualock 3/5mm hood
Henderson aqualock 5mm gloves
mares Avanti Quattro fins
I got a great deal on the Henderson wetsuit and accessories, less than $375 total!
I was kind of on the fence about the quick release weight pouches, but after I got them I was glad I did. I read story after story on here about incidents where people didn't drop their weight, and I didn't want to be "that" guy. I looked into some less expensive options, but in the end decided that the scubapro's were my best bet. they work very well with the x-tek BP&W and pure-tek harness. be aware though, they are pretty long, so if you are small framed, they may prevent you from tightening your waist strap fully.
I haven't fully tested any of the gear yet due to my current location (well maybe I jumped into some 60 degree water with the wetsuit on, just because, lol).
I have completed all of the academic portions of the AOW course:
deep
underwater navigation
peak performance buoyancy
night
drift
altitude diving
aware fish ID
boat diving
diver propulsion vehicle
dry suit
multilevel computer diving
search and recovery
wreck diving
underwater naturalist
underwater photography
and underwater videography.
I did the academics of the rescue course as well. I have had some time to kill being so far from clear blue water.
I still have some stuff to buy, (smb and reel, dive lights, a lift bag, 3mm suit, and some other odds and ends).
it has been a fun and informative journey so far. I cant say that I regret any purchases yet. I may kick myself for not waiting on the new atomic blade fins to be released before buying the quattros, but time will tell.