Centexbear
Contributor
Guys...I am going on my first dive to Cozumel in two weeks.
I consider myself a pretty conservative, safe person and want to buy a few pieces of safety gear. For this first trip and until I get a better feel for what I want..at this point the only gear I have is mask, booties, snorkel and fins. I'll be renting my gear from Blue Angel in Cozumel.
There are a few pieces of gear I think I need and should take but I wanted to ask you pros first. My problem is I don't know how to carry this stuff on rental gear or what types of pouches/pockets, ziplines, etc to buy to be able to streamline and comfortably carry the safety gear.
Right now I'm thinking I need a safety sausage (I like the 7 ft. one from DAN), a signal mirror, a storm whistle and an LED light (I plan on doing at least one night dive) and have thought about the Intova 4.7W Cree light. Because I've read about Cozumel currents and drift diving, I've thought about a Dive Alert Plus horn (underwater and above water capable). I've also thought about 1 pair of stainless EMT shears.
I guess my problem is that I really don't know how to carry this stuff on a BCD and/or what type of clips, rings, zip lines, pouches, etc to purchase to support this safety gear on an unknown rental bcd/tank.
Or am I thinking too hard and need to relax? It's not that I'm scared or fearful, I just want to be safe and prepared in case of emergency.
What advice might y'all have for a newbie that will rent equipment for the near term? What accessories should I buy and how to I support this gear and tie it to me?
TYIA!
I consider myself a pretty conservative, safe person and want to buy a few pieces of safety gear. For this first trip and until I get a better feel for what I want..at this point the only gear I have is mask, booties, snorkel and fins. I'll be renting my gear from Blue Angel in Cozumel.
There are a few pieces of gear I think I need and should take but I wanted to ask you pros first. My problem is I don't know how to carry this stuff on rental gear or what types of pouches/pockets, ziplines, etc to buy to be able to streamline and comfortably carry the safety gear.
Right now I'm thinking I need a safety sausage (I like the 7 ft. one from DAN), a signal mirror, a storm whistle and an LED light (I plan on doing at least one night dive) and have thought about the Intova 4.7W Cree light. Because I've read about Cozumel currents and drift diving, I've thought about a Dive Alert Plus horn (underwater and above water capable). I've also thought about 1 pair of stainless EMT shears.
I guess my problem is that I really don't know how to carry this stuff on a BCD and/or what type of clips, rings, zip lines, pouches, etc to purchase to support this safety gear on an unknown rental bcd/tank.
Or am I thinking too hard and need to relax? It's not that I'm scared or fearful, I just want to be safe and prepared in case of emergency.
What advice might y'all have for a newbie that will rent equipment for the near term? What accessories should I buy and how to I support this gear and tie it to me?
TYIA!