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Scuba Vest
The Unique Adventure of Scuba Diving
There is nothing quite like scuba diving. I remember my first scuba dive. I was visiting Tobago with a friend and I decided on the spur of the moment that it was something I wanted to do, so I went to the local dive shop and signed up for the class. There were only three of us going on the dive, and the two others accompanying me were fully PADI certified, so they didn't need any instruction. That particular dive required that I have classroom lessons that lasted 4 hours. There was a lot that the instructor explained to me during that time like how to use the equipment, what decompression is, what to expect, how to use the buddy system, etc. We did a confined dive first, the afterwards went out to the reef for the open dive.
The dive itself was amazing and exhilarating for me even though it was what is called a non-decompression dive, only to 40 feet. I had been a snorkel for years, but had never been that close to a reef and fish.
For those who crave more diving adventure such as deep sea diving and wreck diving which would take them much deeper in the water they would need much more training, and PADI certification.
It's easy to learn to dive. Not as hard as you might think. PADI certification can be obtained fairly easily, and at your own pace. There are books and videos that you can obtain to help you through the course. Your instructor will give you a short test at the end of each course. After you have completed what is called knowledge training you start diving. You first experience confined dives and then open water dives. Confined dives take place in a pool or a shallow body of water. The first time I put on the equipment and went in the water we were just waist deep. Once you have mastered confined dives and proven yourself to your instructors you will have the opportunity to go on open water dives with the instructor.
Where you will be diving will make the decision for you as to what type of equipment you are going to need. As my dive was in the warm Caribbean waters I didn't need any type of wet suit. I wore a BC vest. However, on deeper cold water dives you will want to make sure you are equipped with a dry suit that will handle cold.
You'll need a good mask. One that seals against your face well. A pair of booties and fins. You'll need a snorkel, a buoyancy compensator vest and a regulator with a gauge and a second mouthpiece.
You'll want to do a lot of research on equipment before buying. As with most things technology is constantly changing scuba equipment. You'll want to talk with friends and instructors as to their recommendations. There is a fairly large initial investment and you want to get the best you can for the money you spend. You also want to make sure that you're comfortable in all the pieces of your scuba gear. If your mask isn't tight enough and leaks, or if your fins are too tight and rub your heels that is what your mind will be on instead of the wonders of the sea.
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Where can I find good deals on SCUBA gear and what should I be getting?
I just became SCUBA and Nitrox certified in the fall and am trying to find a way to get some of my own gear. Because I want to practice nautical archaeology for a career, I need to have all my own gear in order to volunteer at excavations, but being a college student, I can't exactly afford top of the line.
Looking online, I've found a lot of "wetsuit packages" and that sort of thing that seem like they would be promising. But I'm not sure what IS a deal and what isn't-- or rather, what the typical prices for each piece of equipment should be.
I prefer a bladder BC like a backpack to the inflatable vests. If I have nothing but a mask, snorkel, fins, and booties, WHAT DO I NEED (not including air tanks) and what sorts of features should I be looking for on everything?
So you want a tech harness for a BC? You just bumped up your budget by at least 300 bucks over most BC's. Then when you factor in pockets and integrated lead, another 200-300 bucks.
Sounds to me like you're best off hitting some local dive shops, especially those that have in house dive clubs since as soon as someone mentions the word "deal", that's about the only place you'll get one. They'll usually have used gear on consignment, it will have been inspected by the shop and will be in good condition.
What do you need? Well, how much are you willing to spend and what are you willing to rent? Sorry, but this is up to you. I spent 3 grand right off the bat and was more or less fully equipped.
Tech rig BC ( which is what you asked about), about 800 bucks minimum. Going doubles? Add 125-175 bucks for a back plate. Manifold? 300 bucks. Regs? 400-1500 bucks.
Wet suit? 700 bucks cold water. Dry suit? You're starting at 1000 bucks to 2 grand. Booties, gloves and hood? Another 150 bucks. Dive knife? 80-150 bucks. Dive computer ( pretty well a must have these days and you're nitrox) 300 bucks-2 grand. Ideally you'll want a 3 gas model but a 2 gas will do. Wreck reel? 60 -200 bucks.
See where I'm going here? I have no clue as to your actual budget. Prices vary widely depending on manufacturer and even where you buy a particular piece.
Wetsuit packages? You don't mention the temperature of water you plan on doing your diving in. About 200 bucks difference there usually between 5mm and 7mm fulls.
Your "best deal" is gear that fits you, does what you want it to do when you want it to do it and does it safely. I really can't advise you on particular gear types or manufacturers unless I know a budget and what temps you'll be diving.
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