Need help spending some $$

[Spray25]

Ok I have $400 burning a whole in my pocket. So I was thinking of three possibilities...

One is a spare air. With tank fill adapter, larger holster, and loop, price is $290. Now I know a lot of people will say get a pony instead. That is not an option for me. I know that in the end I will not carry a pony setup because of weght, bulk etc... Although the Spare Air has limited air at least I know I would carry it and it seems better than nothing.

Ok, so I was thinking option 2 might be an Apeks ATX200. I currently have a near new Oceanic Delta 3 DX4. No particular reason for the upgrade, my Oceanic seems to work fine, but most people on here seem to feel the ATX200 is the best. LPL price $380.

Third option would be a strobe for my camera. I have a Canon A20 in an underwater housing. I just got the housing and haven't used it yet, but wouldn't mind a strobe. I don't know which one I would buy or where to get the best deal.

So what do all of you guys think? Which of my options do you think. Or is there a fourth option I should consider? I need to decide ASAP so I can order tonight or in the morning.

 

[Zept]

Let me be the first to say it... Give the money to me. I know exactly what I want, and $400 would go a long way towards it.

Seriously, you don't need any of the stuff, and you don't want any of it enough to make a decision, so why don't you save your money until there's something you really need or want?

Zept

 

[jonnythan]

Not sure where you dive or what gear you have, but here are some options:

Save it and put it towards a drysuit.
Buy a couple cylinders.
Look into a BP
More education (I like this one)
Put it in your IRA, your employer might match it


Good luck with that cash

-Jon


Oh, and let me be the first to say that the Spare Air can easily do more harm than good.

 

[Spray25]

Originally posted by jonnythan
Not sure where you dive or what gear you have, but here are some options:

Save it and put it towards a drysuit.
Buy a couple cylinders.
Look into a BP
More education (I like this one)
Put it in your IRA, your employer might match it


Good luck with that cash

-Jon


Oh, and let me be the first to say that the Spare Air can easily do more harm than good.

The drysuit is a good option.
I've already got enough tanks. I think?
I know I'm going to feel stupid after I here the answer, but I'm not thinking of what a BP is.
More education is another good one. Maybe AOW.
Employer match would have to be a 401K not an IRA. Besides this is money I get to spend. Have to spend fast before the wife finds out!!

 

[Wendy]

I agree with the others, don't spend your money for the sake of spending it. And whatever you do DON'T buy a spare air! Save your money until you find some gear you can't live without, or save it for a dive vacation! Or if you are set on spending it there are a few things that I need.

 

[Rooster1]

I agree with Wendy, Under No Circumstances Buy a Spare Air.
Spare air = waste of money period! If you need to fill a void on your bc then take a mickey of Jack Daniels with you. hehe

 

[Zept]

Buy something nice for your wife. Tell her that diving has made you a better (more generous) person.

Zept

 

[Spray25]

Ok, so far, no Spare Air.

I like the Jack idea, but not tell after the dive.

 

[scuberd]

I'm in the market for a drysuit. any contribution to my fund would be greatly appreciated. And I could take you diving as retrobution

 

[jonnythan]

Sorry, by BP I meant a BP/Wings style BC.

I like the "put it towards a dive vacation" idea