TennDECA
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Friends,
A little background on me: I've had my Advanced Open Water card for about 23 years. I have about 85 dives logged, and was president of a large university SCUBA club for a number of years while in college. That said, due to all the things that pop up in life, I haven't been diving in almost 12 years and no longer own any gear. I plan on correcting that and start diving again next spring/summer.
As such, I'm planning on starting from scratch and going through a PADI Open/Advanced Open Water + Altitude class over the winter to refresh all the knowledge and skills, and to buy an all new set of gear. I'm looking for any insight/advice the board can provide regarding gear selection, etc, as some of the technology has advanced and, frankly, I'm not up to speed on the new stuff.
My diver profile:
Most dives will be local or within a days drive. Most will be cool or cold water. Half will be altitude (I live at Lake Tahoe) half will be at sea level (Bay Area, Monterey, etc).
Looking for advice on exposure suits (wetsuit vs. drysuit), BC, regulator, fins, computers, etc. My budget is about $2500, give or take.
Thanks in advance and best regards.
A little background on me: I've had my Advanced Open Water card for about 23 years. I have about 85 dives logged, and was president of a large university SCUBA club for a number of years while in college. That said, due to all the things that pop up in life, I haven't been diving in almost 12 years and no longer own any gear. I plan on correcting that and start diving again next spring/summer.
As such, I'm planning on starting from scratch and going through a PADI Open/Advanced Open Water + Altitude class over the winter to refresh all the knowledge and skills, and to buy an all new set of gear. I'm looking for any insight/advice the board can provide regarding gear selection, etc, as some of the technology has advanced and, frankly, I'm not up to speed on the new stuff.
My diver profile:
Most dives will be local or within a days drive. Most will be cool or cold water. Half will be altitude (I live at Lake Tahoe) half will be at sea level (Bay Area, Monterey, etc).
Looking for advice on exposure suits (wetsuit vs. drysuit), BC, regulator, fins, computers, etc. My budget is about $2500, give or take.
Thanks in advance and best regards.