Good but cheap gear

[Spoede]

I'm going to be doing a divemaster internship this summer and I'm looking to getting my own gear. What some cheap brands that will last for a couple of years

 

[herman]

Better yet, find some gently used quality gear, service it and it will last you a life time. Scubapro and US Divers/Aqualung are your best bets since they still support a lot of their older gear.

 

[Chip Elliott]

Sales are a great way to save. Just last fall I picked up two complete sets of Apex TX50 regs for 299 each. They were "old stock" but so what? They work great.

I have also gotten good stuff from my LDS, from Craigslist and from this site as well!! Check out the for sale pages here on SB.

 

[Caveeagle]

Don't most shops offer employee pricing to DM's? Why not see if you will have a chance to get a great deal on some new gear?

Having said that... I would not buy 'just any' gear just for a cheap price. Make sure its the gear to fit your diving needs.

 

[CAPTAIN SINBAD]

Dive Rite is cheap and bullet proof. Very high quality at affordable price. Hog and Deep6 also have good reviews.

 

[Scubagolf]

Call Scuba Toys. They will put together a good kit at a very good price, with great service. My wife and I both got our first dive gear 12 and 10 years ago.

 

[Spoede]

Thanks everyone for the advice

 

[dumpsterDiver]

For Sale - Mares MR-12 Regulator w/ Octopus $140

 

[Compressor]

I can vouch for dumpsterdriver above. I purchased from him before without any issues and was a pleasure to do business with.

 

[Marktan]

If you're looking for a good reg set, Dive Right In Scuba in Plainfield, IL had a few Hollis DC3/212 sets for $199 left. Great reg, very reasonably priced, and parts for life when serviced regularly. I've got 4 of these between my wife and I. Love them!