Hello from Central California...

[Wes79v]

Hi everyone,
I'm a relatively new diver, getting my OW certification last August. I have logged 10 dives so far, including 5 in Curaçao, and have a trip scheduled to Cozumel later this year. I'm trying to get my AOW before I go, but don't know if I'll have time. I just joined the board a couple of weeks ago and am trying to learn all I can about different pieces of equipment I am looking to buy. I have most everything at this point, and am putting together a BP and wing. I purchased an OMS Comfort 2 harness and SS backplate, now I have to determine what size wing I need. From what I can tell 32 lbs should be all I need whether diving here in Cali with a 7 mil or down south with a rash guard. Does that sound right?

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself. Any input is appreciated.

 

[iamrushman]

howdy and welcome from south Florida......happy dive, dive, dive....

 

[NYCNaiad]

Welcome to Scubaboard and diving. Equipment questions you may want to put into the new diver or equipment section.

btw It's better to wait a little before buying equipment as most newbies tend to change their mind. I did.

 

[outofofficebrb]

Welcome! You can always do your AOW in Cozumel... That is what my buddy did after getting certified in Monterey. He did about a handfull of dives before he decided to do his AOW there.

 

[Wes79v]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I spoke with a local dive shop and got the lowdown on sizing the wing and picked up a dive rite. I have been looking into doing my AOW in Cozumel, thanks for the tip!