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selytch

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Hi everyone!
So, I'm getting close to start diving again.
What holds me back is an the incomplete set of equipment I have.
1. I need to choose what will work for me, based on divers of similar level experience and possibly demos.
2. This has to be reasonably priced since I've already spent $XXX (may be used).

I have
1. Compressed neoprene dry suit + undersuit (apollo 4.0 ex+weezle)
2. Wrist computer (old aeris 750GT without transmitter)
3. Mask/snorkel and I know what fins do I like
4. S/S backplate + harness (halcyon)
5. weights
6. certification :))

I need :(
1. proper wing. ~30# single tank wing should do it since I cannot spend a fortune on all the accessories for doubles (correct me if I'm wrong please)
2. regulator (both stages) + 2LP hoses for wing & suit + 1HP hose with pressure gauge

(can above be rented/tried out?)

small stuff like lights, compass, knife, lift bag etc..
and then there's redundancy... can wait for now.
Did I miss anything?

Any advise/discussion is appreciated!
 
You can rent regs but unless your in an area that dives dry, they may not have a second LP hose on them. The wing you will need to buy. Are there boots on your suit?
 
What I would suggest is going to a LDS and talk to someone. Do some research first. You are going to get so many different opinions with a question like this. Just look at some of the topics on equipment. The good thing is that in doing some research before buying you will be able to sift through the BS you "may" get. And SB is a great place to do some research. Go to the "The Equipment of SCUBA Diving" section...Good luck....
 
Thank you for answering.
I looked though the topics, actually I spend a lot of time reading posts here. Very informative. But I'm stuck with wing choice and I guess unless I try it myself there's no way of knowing for sure.
PS. The suit already has rock boots.
 

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