Hey, I'm new on scuba board (name's mike). Recently completed open water and heading on my first dive trip to Curacao in ~month. I own mask/fin/snorkel and a 3mm suit, but have many questions about the rest of the gear.
Given that i really hve no dive experience at all (open water dives were freshwater florida), I know that i shouldnt even be wasting my time looking at gear yet... still.. I am.
Also, apologies for not placing seperate posts in the more specific gear sections
1) i'm looking for a durable budget lightweight system: Does this exist? Should i be thinking budget at all in this sport?
Ex) Tusa 2100 BCD.. 130$ but no weights and no chest strap... is it really worth it? Should I be considering a BCD at all?
Right now i'm eyeing the Oceanic Geo PDC, I am cluless on bcd (or even what type to get), clueless on reg/octo... and probably just need some good convincing that i'm not experienced enough to be spending money on all of this...
Any advice?
much thanks,
Mike
Given that i really hve no dive experience at all (open water dives were freshwater florida), I know that i shouldnt even be wasting my time looking at gear yet... still.. I am.
Also, apologies for not placing seperate posts in the more specific gear sections
1) i'm looking for a durable budget lightweight system: Does this exist? Should i be thinking budget at all in this sport?
Ex) Tusa 2100 BCD.. 130$ but no weights and no chest strap... is it really worth it? Should I be considering a BCD at all?
Right now i'm eyeing the Oceanic Geo PDC, I am cluless on bcd (or even what type to get), clueless on reg/octo... and probably just need some good convincing that i'm not experienced enough to be spending money on all of this...
Any advice?
much thanks,
Mike