Hidden costs?

[Web Monkey]

I'm think about switching from rec to tech for wreck diving next year (need to let my credit card cool down a little first).

I've mentioned it to a few people and the first thing they say is "get your wallet ready".

Aside from the obvious stuff like BP/W, another first class reg and a manifold for my tanks (steel 95's). I've got all the normal stuff like a wreck reel, DSMB's etc.).

Is there something I'm missing that might be lurking in the shadows?

Terry

 

[Hyper-limits]

I'm think about switching from rec to tech for wreck diving next year (need to let my credit card cool down a little first).

I've mentioned it to a few people and the first thing they say is "get your wallet ready".

Aside from the obvious stuff like BP/W, another first class reg and a manifold for my tanks (steel 95's). I've got all the normal stuff like a wreck reel, DSMB's etc.).

Is there something I'm missing that might be lurking in the shadows?

Terry

It all depend on how deep the wrecks are, If you gonna do deco you will need deco bottle(s) and a extra regulator(s). Also you mention that you will but your 95s together that mean bands and of course 2 regulators, one for each post.
One good primary light and a 2 back up lights. That it for the basic.

 

[KidK9]

Dont forget a nice drysuit if you get cold easily.

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Dependant upon which agency you choose, you will eventually spend between 350-1200 for a canister light, 40-90 each for two backup lights, a minimum of two 40cu ft aluminum stages with regs, liftbag and spool, wreck reel, XL Jetfins w/spring straps for 50-100 dollars, $40 for a small cart to haul your doubles around, eventually a second set of doubles and fills for around 10X what you pay for air.

 

[Umiushi]

Not to forget that good training isn't cheap and you will need a lot of practice dive before you can even do a real tek dive.
Did someone mentioned the cost of helium and all the blending gear .

 

[Web Monkey]

Dependant upon which agency you choose, you will eventually spend between 350-1200 for a canister light, 40-90 each for two backup lights, a minimum of two 40cu ft aluminum stages with regs, liftbag and spool, wreck reel, XL Jetfins w/spring straps for 50-100 dollars, $40 for a small cart to haul your doubles around, eventually a second set of doubles and fills for around 10X what you pay for air.

I've got most of it, although a nice cannister light would be cool.

I picked up a used Dive-Rite halogen light last year, and I like it, but even with a 35W bulb, I only get maybe an hour and a half on a charge.

So it looks like maybe 2K extra for equip + additional training. Not too bad. I'll just have to start saving

Thanks!

Terry

 

[ABQdiver]

Did someone mentioned the cost of helium and all the blending gear .

I was going to mention gas costs! It can get pretty expensive depending on your availability and/or ability to blend it yourself.

 

[hex92]

Don't forget increased annual costs:
O2 cleaning and visuals for all your tanks (I have 6)
Annual regulator maint. for all your regs (I have 4)

 

[teknitroxdiver]

If you plan on diving helium mixes a lot, it might be worth it to install a 'fill station' in your house/shop/garage/shed so you can blend your own.