Dive gear
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Rogger Castells
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There is a place that have good prices. it is located right next to bass pro shops by Griffin and I-95, I don't remember their name.
Definitely sounds like Divers Direct, and I highly recommend them, as my whole family bought a lot of gear from them when we first started out diving a few years back. Great prices, and sometimes the selection is a bit limited (I've only been to the one in Orlando, but they may or may not all be the same) but still all quality equipment for great prices.
PDAlber
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Other than the basics, I would hold off on buying a lot of the expensive gear until you know your son is into diving for the long term. Some dive shops pressure students into buying expensive gear they don't need, or gear that gets used a few times and then sits in the garage. Start of renting, then buy him what he needs as his experience and desire grows. Have fun!
Great point!
Start off with your skin diving gear (boots, fins, mask, snorkel, maybe a weight belt, maybe a wetsuit) and then build up as you go. You should be able to rent the BC, regs, and tanks from most diving outfits that you dive with. You only need your own equipment if you're going to dive a LOT, do your own unorganized beach dives, or have a boat of your own to go out and dive on.
Start off with your skin diving gear (boots, fins, mask, snorkel, maybe a weight belt, maybe a wetsuit) and then build up as you go. You should be able to rent the BC, regs, and tanks from most diving outfits that you dive with. You only need your own equipment if you're going to dive a LOT, do your own unorganized beach dives, or have a boat of your own to go out and dive on.
As everyone else stated, don't rush it. I borrowed gear for several months before I purchased. Scubatoys dot com . Great prices, fast shipping, knowledegable employees, lenient return policy...
If you are gonna buy something, buy a mask. They seem to all fit just a little different and trying to keep a different mask dry each time you dive will not be fun.
Fins are the second thing I would buy. So many choices and everyone has their favorite. Get the spring straps if you can afford it, much easier to put on/off. Sounds silly, but trying to get your fins off on the side of a boat with waves grating you against the ladder is not fun.
If you are gonna buy something, buy a mask. They seem to all fit just a little different and trying to keep a different mask dry each time you dive will not be fun.
Fins are the second thing I would buy. So many choices and everyone has their favorite. Get the spring straps if you can afford it, much easier to put on/off. Sounds silly, but trying to get your fins off on the side of a boat with waves grating you against the ladder is not fun.
Tecdiverfl
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Check out Force-E I have sent many people there. Staff is great and they are not going to sell you junk
AquamanE
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I agree to wait on purchasing the larger dollar items until after a couple months of diving to ensure that you will continue with the hobby. Who knows, you could even make a career out of it if you like it enough...
If interested, I am selling my dive gear as I am no longer able to dive. I have not started to advertise it yet as I haven't had the chance to take pictures.
When and if purchasing used, make sure you always get a qualified dive shop to check and service the equipment before using it yourself. Don't just take the word of the seller. You have to depend on this stuff while you are down there... A regulator service will probably cost you about $40 to $50 and a tank hydro will cost you about the same.
Have a blast blowing bubbles!!!
Good Luck And Have Fun!!!;
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If interested, I am selling my dive gear as I am no longer able to dive. I have not started to advertise it yet as I haven't had the chance to take pictures.
When and if purchasing used, make sure you always get a qualified dive shop to check and service the equipment before using it yourself. Don't just take the word of the seller. You have to depend on this stuff while you are down there... A regulator service will probably cost you about $40 to $50 and a tank hydro will cost you about the same.
Have a blast blowing bubbles!!!
Good Luck And Have Fun!!!;
:thumbsup:
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