Garth
Contributor
New Years Day 1.1.2012 - YouTube
above is a video that highlights the typical new diver difficulties including stirring up the bottom, poor buoyancy and lack of direction. These divers had great brand new gear so as you can see the fact that it is brand new does nothing for your ability.
+1 on the Jetfins. They will allow you to get closer to the bottom and maintain visibility. plus you can get them used which is what I did.
Look for used gear and buy new regulators. It will save you money and when you decide what type of diver you are going to be you may find that you saved a lot of money.
Good luck
Garth
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what wasn't highlighted in the video which I found out later by the people on shore was that some of the divers rocketed to the surface from 60ft with their new drysuits they just bought.
make sure you get trained in specialized gear either by a mentor or by a professional.
above is a video that highlights the typical new diver difficulties including stirring up the bottom, poor buoyancy and lack of direction. These divers had great brand new gear so as you can see the fact that it is brand new does nothing for your ability.
+1 on the Jetfins. They will allow you to get closer to the bottom and maintain visibility. plus you can get them used which is what I did.
Look for used gear and buy new regulators. It will save you money and when you decide what type of diver you are going to be you may find that you saved a lot of money.
Good luck
Garth
---------- Post Merged at 03:13 PM ---------- Previous Post was at 02:57 PM ----------
what wasn't highlighted in the video which I found out later by the people on shore was that some of the divers rocketed to the surface from 60ft with their new drysuits they just bought.
make sure you get trained in specialized gear either by a mentor or by a professional.