Greetings from the Sunshine State!

[K09OrcinusOrca]

Newly (sorta) NAUI certified OW diver here! Haven't done any diving outside my course yet, but have been spending the meantime building a budget minded but quality set of gear of my own so that I have to rent as little as possible. Based in central Florida, looking forward to diving both Atlantic and Gulf sides!

 

[Jaan]

Welcome to scubaboard we’re in south east Fl and often dive Blue Heron Bridge and sites around Lauderdale by the sea…

 

[Cannon Sims]

where in central Florida? I am located near the Gainesville area

 

[K09OrcinusOrca]

where in central Florida? I am located near the Gainesville area

Kissimmee, BVL

 

[drrich2]

Welcome. Florida's a great base for diving; Key Largo, Jupiter, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Rainbow River and so on... Not just in the number of places you can go, but the highly varied diving you can do.

 

[mjmayank]

This website has a list of dive sites in Florida, along with maps, reviews, photos, etc. Check it out! Top Snorkel and Scuba Dive Sites in Florida | Zentacle - Reviews, Maps, and Photos

 

[Tripp]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! I love Lauderdale and the Keys.

 

[edwants2dive]

Welcome aboard. Good central location (pun intended) in Florida. SE Florida has great diving for sight seeing. West coast is better spear fishing not as much pretty stuff (IMHO) but there are some decent artificial reefs wrecks off of Clearwater/Tampa. As for the gear I would suggest an emphasis on the quality part. I did when I bought my set as a newbie and glad I did. I haven't quite out grown it yet so I got my money's worth. Again welcome and hit the water as much as you can!

 

[ScubaJCBS]

Welcome!

 

[Capt.813]

Welcome! Scubaboard has a forum with items for sell dont forget to check that out while your getting your gear.