If money was no object......
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bertschb
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Very, very subjective but I just did this last winter (new equipment, money no object). I bought a Seaquest Balance, Atomic M1, Suunto Vytec and Seaquest Airsource.
After 75 dives with this gear the only thing I'd change is the 2nd air (I'd get the Atomic).
BTW, I also got a DUI dry suit, Atomic fins, DiveRite canister light.....cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching.
There's lots of nice gear out there. You'll get lots and lots of opinions. It's hard to say one high end piece of gear is better than another.
After 75 dives with this gear the only thing I'd change is the 2nd air (I'd get the Atomic).
BTW, I also got a DUI dry suit, Atomic fins, DiveRite canister light.....cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching.
There's lots of nice gear out there. You'll get lots and lots of opinions. It's hard to say one high end piece of gear is better than another.
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
WHAT, nobody has came along and said "BP/W, apeks regs"? Now most people that would say that wouldn't be caught dead with an 2nd air, assuming that you are talking about the inflator and octo all in one.
I have started mine but not finished since money is an issue for me this year.
Zeagle Brigade (bought)
Apeks regs (next year)
Either a Suunto comp or a Aeris Atmos AI
2nd air-no way
I have started mine but not finished since money is an issue for me this year.
Zeagle Brigade (bought)
Apeks regs (next year)
Either a Suunto comp or a Aeris Atmos AI
2nd air-no way
montyb
Contributor
Just what I have right now that I upgraded over the past 6 months.
Poseidon Jetsteam - 1st., 2nd, & Yellow Jetstream Octo
Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus
Seaquest Pro QD - BC
Kept Blades Fins & 7mm Fathom Wet Suit
Poseidon Jetsteam - 1st., 2nd, & Yellow Jetstream Octo
Oceanic Datamax Pro Plus
Seaquest Pro QD - BC
Kept Blades Fins & 7mm Fathom Wet Suit
bertschb
Contributor
romito:
I find the whole issue of equipment choices facinating. There are so many strong opinions out there. I dive with a couple of DIR guys so I'm familiar with BP and wings, doubles, necklace regs, long hoses, etc. Fortunatley they are nice guys and don't belittle me for using "recreational" gear. I could buy "DIR gear" but don't want to. Perhaps some day but I like what I have now.
One of the things I really wanted to do when I bought all new stuff was eliminate hoses. I hate hoses. That's why I went with the Seaquest AirSource and the Vytec computer. Very non-DIR but I love it. Eliminated two hoses. When I do warm water diving I eliminate the dry suit inflator hose. Even better!
Here's another can of worms-
For dives deeper than 100' I'm going to start using a 30cf pony that I recently bought. It's a small tank that I can clip onto my BC. Makes me feel better knowing I have that extra air and reg (even though I dive 130cf tanks). Lost of people hate these pony tanks and think they are worthless. I don't care. I dive what I like and I don't care what others think.
This thread should be interesting.
teknitroxdiver
Contributor
This is really going to light some fires for some people, but here goes.
BC: Oxycheq 30# SS wing/Backplate
Regs: Poseidon Xstream Dive for primary and backup (if you can get them serviced where you live), Or Scubapro if you can't.
Computer: Suunto Vytec
10' SMB
Helios 18w HID light. It's like diving with a laser on your belt.
Ikelite PCa backup light. Very bright for it's size.
Fins: whatever's most comfortable for you
Hope that helps.
BC: Oxycheq 30# SS wing/Backplate
Regs: Poseidon Xstream Dive for primary and backup (if you can get them serviced where you live), Or Scubapro if you can't.
Computer: Suunto Vytec
10' SMB
Helios 18w HID light. It's like diving with a laser on your belt.
Ikelite PCa backup light. Very bright for it's size.
Fins: whatever's most comfortable for you
Hope that helps.
Easy.
Whatever newest Atomic reg is. plus the octo
Scubapro Jacket BC, Classic or something along those lines
Aladin computer, nitrox, not hoseless.
Full foot blade fins
Its all small and simple, just what i like. I'm not a techie type and so big BP/wings is all overkill for me, don't need it don't want it.
This is basically the same or similar setup as what i've had for the last 3000 dives and will be the same for the next 3000 dives.
Now dream camera setups on the other hand...
Whatever newest Atomic reg is. plus the octo
Scubapro Jacket BC, Classic or something along those lines
Aladin computer, nitrox, not hoseless.
Full foot blade fins
Its all small and simple, just what i like. I'm not a techie type and so big BP/wings is all overkill for me, don't need it don't want it.
This is basically the same or similar setup as what i've had for the last 3000 dives and will be the same for the next 3000 dives.
Now dream camera setups on the other hand...
scubapro50
Contributor
before you purchase any equipment you might want to read the thread "dumped on again by diving companies" discuses the problem of Dacor/Mares not supporting their products
There's alot of great products out there. I spent a winter doing evals and here's what I bought..(money WAS an object)
Halcyon Eclipse 30# w/SS bp
SP g250/r190 w/mk25
cochran commander
oms canister light
scout backup light
mares avant quattros
henderson 3mm hyperstretch
sunnto sk6 compass
5' smb w/delrin reel
Halcyon Eclipse 30# w/SS bp
SP g250/r190 w/mk25
cochran commander
oms canister light
scout backup light
mares avant quattros
henderson 3mm hyperstretch
sunnto sk6 compass
5' smb w/delrin reel
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