Third times the charm

[aedwards92]

Hi there,

Here's a little bit about me in the obligatory intro post.

I did my first dive in Hawaii back in 2001 booked through the resort we were staying at and it was absolutely amazing! We entered from the beach and in a few minutes saw a bunch of wildlife, titles, fies, coral, etc. I loved it but at the time didn't have the money to get certified.

Jump to 2015, I was working in Kuwait and literally stumbled upon a divemaster starting up an OW class. I jumped on the chance and got certified in the Persian Gulf, which was....interesting. I did a couple of vacation dives after that in the Caribbean but then moved to the North East US, which is very different than the warm water dives I'd done. So I didn't do any more dives.

In 2022 post-covid we booked some vacations and one of my kids wanted to go diving. So I decided this was the time to actually start diving. I did a refresher dive with my LDS and went on some amazing dives with my kid in 2022 and 2023. Last year I got my AOW and have some dives booked for this year when things warm up.

So that's me.

 

[nhdiving]

Welcome to the forum! Hopefully you'll be able to get some good ones in this year.

 

[aedwards92]

Welcome to the forum! Hopefully you'll be able to get some good ones in this year.

Thanks.
My wife booked a Caribbean cruise with some friends who are also divers, so we should get a dive or 2 in there. Not exactly thrilled about doing it through the cruise line, but a dive is a dive.
Also, considering drysuit cert to extend my season.

 

[nhdiving]

Thanks.
My wife booked a Caribbean cruise with some friends who are also divers, so we should get a dive or 2 in there. Not exactly thrilled about doing it through the cruise line, but a dive is a dive.
Also, considering drysuit cert to extend my season.

You never know! I support the drysuit venture. It can be a bit of a learning curve but can help trim things out nicely when dialed in.

 

[aedwards92]

You never know! I support the drysuit venture. It can be a bit of a learning curve but can help trim things out nicely when dialed in.

I was looking up the cost of the course over the weekend and at $500 I'll have to save up a bit

 

[tridacna]

I was looking up the cost of the course over the weekend and at $500 I'll have to save up a bit

Did you also look up the cost of a drysuit? And dry-gloves, under suit garments, new fins, hood etc etc.

$500 for the course is the least of your $$$ worries.

 

[aedwards92]

Did you also look up the cost of a drysuit? And dry-gloves, under suit garments, new fins, hood etc etc.

$500 for the course is the least of your $$$ worries.

lol...thanks, I think?
Right now I rent my gear so don't have to worry about buying the gear. But even renting is about twice as much for a drysuit.

My wife has always said I have expensive hobbies.....coming from the one booking cruises

 

[tridacna]

lol...thanks, I think?
Right now I rent my gear so don't have to worry about buying the gear. But even renting is about twice as much for a drysuit.

My wife has always said I have expensive hobbies.....coming from the one booking cruises

You really do not want to be renting a dry suit. Proper fit is of paramount importance. Especially if you're going to be diving in the NE. Start saving!