Bazal
Registered
Heya,
So I got my SCUBA diver in Jamaica in June 1-2, 2015 and then completed my Open Water in October 24-25, 2015 (Ohio Quarry fresh water).
I enjoyed my Jamaica dives a lot, but not my Ohio ones as much factors could include it's harder to dive in fresh water, it was freezing, the visibility wasn't great, OMG the equipment weighed a ton I hated the 7 mm wetsuit feel, the thick gloves that I couldn't feel through etc etc. I know this may upset some divers I do believe once I gain more experience I will try diving in colder climates .
For now, I would like to continue my dive adventure. I plan on joining our local dive shop to a trip to Bonaire in March which I am nervous about (I feel like I will just be a nuisance to all there especially with my "fantastic" buoyancy ability). I also plan on doing my advanced open water there.
Apparently I am feeling very chatty I could have said I AM NEW to diving! Anyway point of this post is I need my own equipment and I need some help/advice. I plan on doing my dives in salt water and warmer/mild climates for NOW (until I become a more confident diver).
So since I am going to do an advanced open water dive "night dive" equipment are needed.
Can someone briefly tell me what equipment are a must get now and what can wait until a little later. Scuba has a ton of equipment and I am aware that the more I dive, the more I will include into my Scuba kit. Too much equipment for a newbie can be challenging. I know I can ask the local diver shop but I would rather not because of 2 reasons.
1- I don't want to sound stupid + want to have at least an idea of what I need instead of just walk in there blindly/cluelessly (and I may want to look into brands/specs too).
2- I want to check the prices online prior to going there to make sure they are reasonable.
On another note any website recommendations on where to purchase scuba equipment may consider buying non-fitting items online if cheaper like a flashlight/dive computer etc. I am aware of diver-supply and leisurepro. I know I should be supporting my local dive shop; however, scuba equipment can be pricey and I am kinda strapped on cash. My budget so far is around $2500+/- which I know is NOT enough.
The only item I KNOW I want is a Scubapro Ladyhawk BCD which costs a pretty penny. I am aware that a good regulator is important too but I have no idea how to access that.
Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
PS. Sorry for the long post or if it offens anyone
So I got my SCUBA diver in Jamaica in June 1-2, 2015 and then completed my Open Water in October 24-25, 2015 (Ohio Quarry fresh water).
I enjoyed my Jamaica dives a lot, but not my Ohio ones as much factors could include it's harder to dive in fresh water, it was freezing, the visibility wasn't great, OMG the equipment weighed a ton I hated the 7 mm wetsuit feel, the thick gloves that I couldn't feel through etc etc. I know this may upset some divers I do believe once I gain more experience I will try diving in colder climates .
For now, I would like to continue my dive adventure. I plan on joining our local dive shop to a trip to Bonaire in March which I am nervous about (I feel like I will just be a nuisance to all there especially with my "fantastic" buoyancy ability). I also plan on doing my advanced open water there.
Apparently I am feeling very chatty I could have said I AM NEW to diving! Anyway point of this post is I need my own equipment and I need some help/advice. I plan on doing my dives in salt water and warmer/mild climates for NOW (until I become a more confident diver).
So since I am going to do an advanced open water dive "night dive" equipment are needed.
Can someone briefly tell me what equipment are a must get now and what can wait until a little later. Scuba has a ton of equipment and I am aware that the more I dive, the more I will include into my Scuba kit. Too much equipment for a newbie can be challenging. I know I can ask the local diver shop but I would rather not because of 2 reasons.
1- I don't want to sound stupid + want to have at least an idea of what I need instead of just walk in there blindly/cluelessly (and I may want to look into brands/specs too).
2- I want to check the prices online prior to going there to make sure they are reasonable.
On another note any website recommendations on where to purchase scuba equipment may consider buying non-fitting items online if cheaper like a flashlight/dive computer etc. I am aware of diver-supply and leisurepro. I know I should be supporting my local dive shop; however, scuba equipment can be pricey and I am kinda strapped on cash. My budget so far is around $2500+/- which I know is NOT enough.
The only item I KNOW I want is a Scubapro Ladyhawk BCD which costs a pretty penny. I am aware that a good regulator is important too but I have no idea how to access that.
Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks!
PS. Sorry for the long post or if it offens anyone