Hello!
First post on the site here, bc I'm looking for advice. I'm a few days away from purchasing a full set of scuba gear for use primarily as a tool for scientific diving. I need to purchase:
For the regulator, I got a recommendation for the Aqua Lung Mikron. I like the fact that it's compact, bc I figure the less bulk I have in my system the better. I'll probably get this for my primary reg unless people have other recommendations.
For the Octo, I'm thinking it should be something from Aqua lung as there's less of a chance of a compatibility issue w my first stage. I've heard good things about the Calypso/Titan octo, but that's just from browsing the internet. Would like some advice as to what octo to get.
For the air pressure/depth/compass system. The program I'm diving with rn supplies my dive computer, so I'd like to have pressure/depth/compass independent of my dive comp for now. Really clueless here. What works best, a single module that has all three, or would you guys recommend a wrist mounted compass or something else?
Dive knife - I'm assuming just a relatively inexpensive diver's tool? I've heard stories about people dropping their super expensive dive knife while narked and diving too deep trying to retrieve it, so I figure if its something on the cheaper side I can just replace it rather than potentially harming myself. I don't really plan on dropping anything, but things to think about.
This is all a lot to think about for me, so I'd love to hear some feedback from the more experienced divers. Anything you have to say would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-Arcticor.
First post on the site here, bc I'm looking for advice. I'm a few days away from purchasing a full set of scuba gear for use primarily as a tool for scientific diving. I need to purchase:
- BCD
- Regulator (International or DIN w yoke adaptor)
- Octopus
- Pressure Gauge
- Depth gauge or comp
- Compass
- Surface marker buoy with spool or reel
- Pocket mask
- Dive knife
For the regulator, I got a recommendation for the Aqua Lung Mikron. I like the fact that it's compact, bc I figure the less bulk I have in my system the better. I'll probably get this for my primary reg unless people have other recommendations.
For the Octo, I'm thinking it should be something from Aqua lung as there's less of a chance of a compatibility issue w my first stage. I've heard good things about the Calypso/Titan octo, but that's just from browsing the internet. Would like some advice as to what octo to get.
For the air pressure/depth/compass system. The program I'm diving with rn supplies my dive computer, so I'd like to have pressure/depth/compass independent of my dive comp for now. Really clueless here. What works best, a single module that has all three, or would you guys recommend a wrist mounted compass or something else?
Dive knife - I'm assuming just a relatively inexpensive diver's tool? I've heard stories about people dropping their super expensive dive knife while narked and diving too deep trying to retrieve it, so I figure if its something on the cheaper side I can just replace it rather than potentially harming myself. I don't really plan on dropping anything, but things to think about.
This is all a lot to think about for me, so I'd love to hear some feedback from the more experienced divers. Anything you have to say would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
-Arcticor.