Scuba listed as one of the 5 most expensive hobbies
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eelnoraa
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I agree that scuba isn't cheap, and it shouldn't be cheap because it is closely related to participents own well being. But I can easily name a few other hobbies that is a lot more expansive than scuba. On top of my head: motor sport, videography, photography. Of course, video and photo can be combine with scuba, which makes this combo even more expansive, but still no where near motor sport or aviation
sure it is......
especially when you run this as the dive boat.....
especially when you run this as the dive boat.....
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daniel f aleman
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My father said, "Don't mess with anything that floats or eats oats."-- meaning boats and horses; I own several of each. :shocked2:
Certification instruction is not necessary for entry into scuba, of course; I didn't get certified until seven years after I started diving; then, only so I could work on dive boats.
After reading this thread last night I decided to see what $500 could get if looking for a decent entry-level scuba kit. So this morning I went to a local Houston dive shop, told the sales person that I had $500, only; whipped it out in cash-- bought this:
$80 Ocean Quest mask, snorkel, fins package
$10 Trident weight belt, twelve pound weights (six 2lbs. each)
$20 Trident men's size 11 booties and "coral gloves"
$200 Aeris A2 Max-flex regulator, Aeris A1 octo, Trident pressure/depth gauge ("A real steal")
$120 Genesis aluminum 80 tank, yoke K-valve; Trident pressure guage and plastic backplate (Normally $160, but I said no deal on the rest without including the tank/BP)
$70 Scubapro 3/2mm Steamer Super-stretch wetsuit (men's large; found on closeout sale rack)
He threw in a well-used PADI Open Water Student book, some clips, some scuba themed stickers, and a small bottle of mask defogger.
Total:
$500 plus $41.25 sales tax (I paid the tax with a debit card.)
Not bad. On the way to Galveston (to dive it all later today), I did stop to buy a $13.56 Timex watch, "waterproof to 100m", at Walgreens. Also, I am going to dive with my 4-inch knife that I already own.
While the shop will not fill tanks for those without a c-card, I did find a paintball arcade that filled to 3000 with breathable-rated air for $6.48.
(I had a lot of fun shopping for this package; especially considering that my Scubapro Mk25/GV250 alone retails for ~$700.)
Certification instruction is not necessary for entry into scuba, of course; I didn't get certified until seven years after I started diving; then, only so I could work on dive boats.
After reading this thread last night I decided to see what $500 could get if looking for a decent entry-level scuba kit. So this morning I went to a local Houston dive shop, told the sales person that I had $500, only; whipped it out in cash-- bought this:
$80 Ocean Quest mask, snorkel, fins package
$10 Trident weight belt, twelve pound weights (six 2lbs. each)
$20 Trident men's size 11 booties and "coral gloves"
$200 Aeris A2 Max-flex regulator, Aeris A1 octo, Trident pressure/depth gauge ("A real steal")
$120 Genesis aluminum 80 tank, yoke K-valve; Trident pressure guage and plastic backplate (Normally $160, but I said no deal on the rest without including the tank/BP)
$70 Scubapro 3/2mm Steamer Super-stretch wetsuit (men's large; found on closeout sale rack)
He threw in a well-used PADI Open Water Student book, some clips, some scuba themed stickers, and a small bottle of mask defogger.
Total:
$500 plus $41.25 sales tax (I paid the tax with a debit card.)
Not bad. On the way to Galveston (to dive it all later today), I did stop to buy a $13.56 Timex watch, "waterproof to 100m", at Walgreens. Also, I am going to dive with my 4-inch knife that I already own.
While the shop will not fill tanks for those without a c-card, I did find a paintball arcade that filled to 3000 with breathable-rated air for $6.48.
(I had a lot of fun shopping for this package; especially considering that my Scubapro Mk25/GV250 alone retails for ~$700.)
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Wife and me: Scuba (none locally, travel required)
+Wife and me: Downhill skiing (pricey gear, lift passes)
+Me: Road cycling (pro level road bike + maintenance)
+Wife: Tennis (equipment, club/court fees)
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Poverty
+Wife and me: Downhill skiing (pricey gear, lift passes)
+Me: Road cycling (pro level road bike + maintenance)
+Wife: Tennis (equipment, club/court fees)
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Poverty
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My other hobby is restoring and showing vintage Ford Mustangs. You want to talk expensive?
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