Greeting from New York

[Scott Riemer]

Yes my next big ticket item will be a drysuit...Question though....Since I am new to diving...I wonder if anyone could give me a little advice on buying items over the internet...I have purchased all of my gear from the shop...and I did so for the expertise as well as to support the store...but some things can be found at a ridiculously cheaper price then in the store...any thoughts????

Buying from the internet vs. from your Local Dive Shop(LDS) is a well discussed topic here on Scubaboard. There are all sorts of opinions on that one. Without sharing my personal opinion because this is the Introduction Forum, I'm posting a couple of hyper-links to current discussions on the topic for you to read and get involved in if you wish.

Supporting Your Local Dive Shop<<click here
Buying gear at your LDS vs. Internet<<click here

I hope these help.

 

[Dan Kom]

Welcome to the Board!

 

[tx.lakerats]

Welcome !!

 

[headhunter]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! :happywave

Yeah, it sounds like you are in dry suit territory there! Definitely look into the threads that Scott recommended about buying online.

Dive safe!

Christian

P.S. Due to the high volume of new posts in the Introductions and Greets forum, it's not always possible to keep up with all the new posts here. So, please help me out and send me a PM if you post anything you want me to read or respond to in this forum.
almtree: :sunny

 

[baitedstorm]

Heya and welcome to the Board!!!! I don't blame you, WAIT for the warm water :laughing:

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

And welcome to SB - the biggest, the best, the fastest growing, and the friendliest! If you'll click ScubaBoard.com above, you'll be taken to our long list of forums, a wealth of information and resources. At the bottom, be sure to notice the Local & Singles Dive Club forums.

PM me if I can help you learn your way around; that is - click my username to the upper left, then follow the prompts to send me a "Personal Message."

don

 

[murphdivers286]

Welcome to the board, and I don't blame you for waiting for warmer weather.

 

[parrottheaddiver]

Welcome Aboard...jump in and make yourself at home