Jeepguy099
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Hey everyone I am a new diver and have done quite a bit of research on these boards and have built a wish list and this is what I have come up with so far.
I currently teach swim lessons at a dive shop so therefore I have a select list of manufacturers to choose from. Luckily, we do carry quite a few brands that are popular on this forum. I have talked to a few at the shop about gear, but I wanted other opinions and ideas as well.
I currently dive in a few local lakes and Monterey, with hopes of diving Catalina this summer. I have been renting the standard jacket BCs and a 7 mm wetsuit for all my dives. It works fine but my research has led me to believe a hog style rig will fit me best as I see its benefits- it will give me room to grow, customize, and is easy to maintain and upgrade.
Here is a fairly complete list please give your thoughts and opinions.
I will be diving wetsuit but plan on having my drysuit certification by the end of this year.
Singles rig:
Dive Rite SS plate
Dive Rite basic harness (set up like the ultimate hog harness on divegearexpress.com)
Dive Rite STA
2 inch crotch strap
OMS 32 lb. donut BC (enough lift if using drysuit? Suggestions very welcome here, we do not carry oxycheq)
XS scuba pocket weight belt
Wrist-mounted compass
Back up light
As far as gauges go I plan to use a Brass & Glass SPG, and wrist mounted bottom timer or computer (opinions here? I have been considering aladin tec 2g and the DR Nitek/ Zeagle N2ition, these seem to have good reviews, fairly priced, and work for NDL diving with room for some deco/stage diving).
I havent looked into regs much yet. The Legend is very popular at the shop. Because this is an open-water rig I plan to use a 40 inch hose on my primary looped under my armpit with an L adapter, 22 inch hose for bungied secondary. No idea what regulator to get on the secondary, all I know is that unbalanced is suggested.
I currently use twin jet max fins which work fine for now. I will eventually fork over the cash for SP jets.
I am sure that I will have more questions once I finalize this list and purchase the rig and begin to set it up, I appreciate your thoughts!
Jeepguy099
I currently teach swim lessons at a dive shop so therefore I have a select list of manufacturers to choose from. Luckily, we do carry quite a few brands that are popular on this forum. I have talked to a few at the shop about gear, but I wanted other opinions and ideas as well.
I currently dive in a few local lakes and Monterey, with hopes of diving Catalina this summer. I have been renting the standard jacket BCs and a 7 mm wetsuit for all my dives. It works fine but my research has led me to believe a hog style rig will fit me best as I see its benefits- it will give me room to grow, customize, and is easy to maintain and upgrade.
Here is a fairly complete list please give your thoughts and opinions.
I will be diving wetsuit but plan on having my drysuit certification by the end of this year.
Singles rig:
Dive Rite SS plate
Dive Rite basic harness (set up like the ultimate hog harness on divegearexpress.com)
Dive Rite STA
2 inch crotch strap
OMS 32 lb. donut BC (enough lift if using drysuit? Suggestions very welcome here, we do not carry oxycheq)
XS scuba pocket weight belt
Wrist-mounted compass
Back up light
As far as gauges go I plan to use a Brass & Glass SPG, and wrist mounted bottom timer or computer (opinions here? I have been considering aladin tec 2g and the DR Nitek/ Zeagle N2ition, these seem to have good reviews, fairly priced, and work for NDL diving with room for some deco/stage diving).
I havent looked into regs much yet. The Legend is very popular at the shop. Because this is an open-water rig I plan to use a 40 inch hose on my primary looped under my armpit with an L adapter, 22 inch hose for bungied secondary. No idea what regulator to get on the secondary, all I know is that unbalanced is suggested.
I currently use twin jet max fins which work fine for now. I will eventually fork over the cash for SP jets.
I am sure that I will have more questions once I finalize this list and purchase the rig and begin to set it up, I appreciate your thoughts!
Jeepguy099