how much does all the diving stuff come up to? i estimated about $1100 for me to gety in the water not counting the cert price so how much would it cost?
Did you know Kingston was the first capital of the state of NY? I digress,........
As others have mentioned the cost of your gear can vary wildly with whatever it is you decide to buy but, assuming you plan on diving locally, you'll need a 7mm wetsuit (anywhere from $150 to $500 on scubatoys.com*), they also carry BC/regulator/computer packages that start at $850 & up
You'll still need to add gloves, hood, mask, fins & booties - you could come in not too far off your budget (not including tanks) but..........
Check for used gear. Lots of new divers rush out and buy all sorts of goodies, give up diving and sell it all on eBay or craigslist a year later. Lots of new divers (I did this one) rush out and pick up gear that they later find is less than optimal for their need and end up either storing or selling it.
I'd suggest getting certified, renting gear & talk to local divers (don't forget to make use of this forum too) to get feedback on particular pieces of equipment. Take your time and buy the right gear the first time 'round.
*I picked scubatoys.com because I love their service & as they're out of state they won't charge you sales taxes whereas Leisurepro.com would