Newbie Diver and to Board

[gnnolan]

Well here I am not even certified yet but working on it. I have already figured out that I want my own gear real soon. I'm probably asking for trouble and I know that opions are like ---holes.....everybody has one and some smell worst than others, but I need suggestions for a BC and Reg. Remember I'm new but want gear that will hold me over until I get more experience. A dive computer is next on my list and wet suit. Going on western caribean cruise in Oct.
All help will be appreciated.

 

[DandyDon]

Howdy!

Welcome to SB!! :happywave Put us in your computer's favorites and check in often. This is a great place to learn, compare, argue Look around our various forums - everything from New-To-Scuba to Instructors-Only to Dive Medicine.

Some accessory suggestions for every diver. A Safety Sausage, a Storm Whistle, and 3 weight belt keepers for when you have to use one.

don

BTW - Did you set up your Profile? Some ideas for your Profle might be taken from looking at mine. Click on my Username to the upper left, then click on my Profile, and see what I've done. For your's, click the [CP] in the upper left of the screen, then click [Edit Profile]. If you need any help, PM me direct.

 

[charmygirl]

You are going to be so glad you found this board. I have been diving for 16 years, yet have learned so much in the short time I have been on SB.

As for gear, I highly recommend renting for a while so that you can try out different types of equipment. If you really must buy something, buy a comfortable mask and your own computer - just make sure it works on air and nitrox in case you want to go that way in the future.

Welcome to SB!

K

 

[alijtaylor]

Hello and welcome to scuba board. I asuggest your ead some of the threads in the equipment area and then post your own as a way to get an informed view of what to buy.
All the best.
Alison

 

[Jon O]

Hi,

Entirely agree with K! I started diving this year and I have bought mask + diving computer. The first you will enjoy for snorkeling too and I think it is nice to get used to your own. Computer will be basic for security reasons. I have been diving in Cuba this summer and found some regulators were not in perfect conditions so in a near future I will consider this as my next purchase.

I think the board is great and helped me with the computer election.

Good dives!

 

[GrierHPharmD]

Welcome to the board. I agree with the above advice - everybody's got an opinion, but you really need to try some different configurations to see what you like best.

Just relax, get some dives in, and see what seems to fit/work best.

Take care,
Grier

 

[scuba_chick55]

Bienvenidos, Welcome. Sorry, can't help you with any gear choices, I still don't have my own.

 

[RIDIVER501]

Welcome Aboard

 

[jkennedy]

From one sailor to another,thank you for your service and welcome to a great sport and a wonderful board.

 

[baitedstorm]

Heya and welcome to the ScubaBoard.... This is a great place to get any info you may need. My suggestion on buying equipment, buy it piece at a time, it wont hurt as bad