what do beginner scuba divers need to buy exactly?
im thinking of taking up scuba diving if i like it, but there are different wetsuits, fins etc, how would i know which to buy? is there a way of getting them cheaper also? thks
The absolute bare minimum you’ll need is mask, fins and snorkel. You’ll need all that day one of your course. You’ll also need to make sure they fit. Only one way to do that and that’s not by buying online. You need to go into a dive shop.
Cheaper? Then forget scuba. It’s not for people that skimp on their gear since that gear is what keeps them alive. Even simple things like mask, snorkel and fins that don’t properly fit or are cheaply made can get you into some serious difficulty.
If you bought an entire package from a dive shop, they’ll probably give you a discount ( normally whatever the sales taxes are).
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The absolute bare minimum you’ll need is mask, fins and snorkel. You’ll need all that day one of your course. You’ll also need to make sure they fit. Only one way to do that and that’s not by buying online. You need to go into a dive shop.
Cheaper? Then forget scuba. It’s not for people that skimp on their gear since that gear is what keeps them alive. Even simple things like mask, snorkel and fins that don’t properly fit or are cheaply made can get you into some serious difficulty.
If you bought an entire package from a dive shop, they’ll probably give you a discount ( normally whatever the sales taxes are).
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Scubabob is quite right – you want to ensure mask and fins fit so these will be the first things you buy. The more you dive, the more you may want to buy. Wetsuits you can buy second hand (dive shops sometimes sell old wetsuits), buy you want to try before you buy. You want one that fits properly or it will be uncomfortable whilst diving and may leak too much water.
The BCD, dive computer and regulators (REGS) are more expensive, but it is VERY important that these work correctly. You don’t want to trust your safety to something that may have been sitting in someone’s spare room for years, not being serviced properly, so I would advise AGAINST second hand.
The cheapest way of finding these would be, as Scubabob says, buying in bulk. Alternatively, if there’s a dive show in your area, you can get good discounts here, especially as the show draws to an end – they don’t want to have to take everything back to the shop.
Good luck and dive safe!
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Stab jacket,dive bottles,all the hoses,BUT be for any think go to your local club you need qualifications to dive or you mite be in dangering your life! its a very dangerous sport you need to learn about DECO and stuff like that.
Have fun.
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