What do you think about this purchase?

[johntt1986]

At my LDS there was a package from DiveX that included:

-Xcalibur balanced second stage
w/ balanced diaphram first stage with 4 HP ports and 2 LP ports
-Xcalibur balanced octopus with 39'' hose
-Futura Miniguages with depth and spg
-and a BCD
the package was $800


i also got a 7 mm wetsuit for $200 half price brand new


so my question is what do you guys think of the purchase?

 

[dlndavid]

What really matters is what you think. Hope your bed is big enough to be sleeping with all that gear tonight.
I think owning your own gear is the best way to go. Congratulations

 

[johntt1986]

True..i love the gear..but i havent been able to test it at a decent depth yet..just at a treasure hunt which was only 6 feet..and plus it was kindof a race so i didnt have time to concentrate to see how my gears performing

but it sure looks good lol

 

[spectrum]

True..i love the gear..but i havent been able to test it at a decent depth yet..just at a treasure hunt which was only 6 feet..and plus it was kindof a race so i didnt have time to concentrate to see how my gears performing

but it sure looks good lol

Based on my limited experience if it felt good and you were able to control the rig in 6 feet of water that's a good start. These days it's a pretty fair assumption that virtually anything sold will be safe and adequate for recreational use. After that I seem to find personal taste and escalating demands drive preferences.

Pete

 

[johntt1986]

anyone else want to add anything?

 

[jonnythan]

Who is the manufacturer on those regs? Where do you live and where do you dive?

 

[johntt1986]

The manufacturer is a company called DIVEmar inc. heres a link to their site if you like - http://www.divemar.com/seasport/

I live near Cobourg Ontario and I usually dive around The St. Lawarence and lake ontario btw im just recently certified

 

[johntt1986]

Anymore opinons?