Is a pre-packaged “Save A Dive” kit worth the expense?

[PFF]

Is a pre-packaged “Save A Dive” kit worth the expense?

I am not talking cost but the quality and durability of the spares offered in the kit. I am debating as to whether or not the kits are worth while versus assembling a more personalized kit with specific individual pieces tailored to the equipment I own.

 

[D_B]

Are you talking about something more than the usual O rings-in-a-box kit ?

I bought one of the little box of O rings with the most different sizes in it and then made up the rest of my Save-A-Dive box with stuff more specific to my needs

DB

 

[Ber Rabbit]

It's a pretty good place to start especially for a new diver if the straps, etc. that are included will fit your gear. I started with one of those years ago and have expanded it to suit my equipment and my diving style.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[PFF]

I am talking about these pre-packaged kits that have mask & fin straps to snorkle keepers, including a few o-rings. I have been accummulating spares but I am lacking the fin / mask straps and such. I am wondering what type of quality is these kits or am I better off finding replacements from manufacturer?

 

[Ber Rabbit]

The one I had was fine as far as quality even though it was a few years before I needed the fin straps. Not all straps will fit all fins though, keep that in mind.

I replaced my regular mask strap with a slap strap (which I love) and put the original mask strap in my save-a-dive kit.
Ber :lilbunny:

 

[PFF]

Ber Rabbit, I have never heard of a "slap strap". What exactly is that? Why do you prefer that over what came on your mask originally?

 

[scubatoys]

I'd probably say the little small ones are not much of a value... If you want a nice little kit, there is one that comes in a small box with a scuba tool, 40 o-rings, straps, mouthpiece, etc... and since a scubatool by itself would run most the price - those seem like a good deal.

http://scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=deluxe_saveadive

 

[Rick Murchison]

The day you need it it's worth its weight in gold.
Rick

 

[Misplaced Priority]

So what back up items should one include in a customized "save a dive kit"? parts-tools etc???

 

[Walter]

A slap strap is a neoprene mask strap. Divers with hair (I was once one of those) find it doesn't tangler in their hair like a typical silicone or rubber strap.