New Diver Lookin' for gear

[scubietoo]

Hey all!!
This is my first post and I'm loving Scubaboard so.
I live in Southern Ontario, Canada and am looking to purchase gear.
Question is do I need a cold water/sealed reg and octo for Lake Ontario?
I was also looking at the Sherwood Avid bc as well as the Tortuga. Does anyone have any opinions on either?

 

[rhephburn3900]

I live in toronto and have a brand new sherwood avid bc size L/xL
It fits me , I am 6ft , weigh 210 lbs, I bought It as a spare late last year, but
I like my older tusa b/c . they sell for 350-500 cdn
all i want is my money back $225.00 us This is a New 2004 model still in package.
R.H.

 

[m3830431]

As far as the reg goes I would suspect that you should have something that would perform well in cold environments.

What is the average water temperature that you dive?

 

[ScubyDoo]

Living in Canada...assuming your going to be doing local diving...yes, I would get a regulator that is designed for that environment (cold water). Even if you only plan to dive sparingly on the local level...and dive warm water for the most part, I would get a reg that meets ALL your needs. You can always use a cold water reg in Cozumel, but you cant always use a warm water reg in Lake Ontario in January..

 

[scubietoo]

Wanted to say thanks for all of the info. It is much appreciated.

 

[Tienuts]

try www.leisurepro.com

 

[guitar_lord]

Check your local dive shop. Im sure they would be able to give you good advice. I know mine sure has!

 

[AquaHump]

Dive rite 2500 with ice kits. and if you can do a back plate in wings used for single tanks and a STA. Diving in the great Lakes you might want to go tech some day and you will be half way there with this set up.