need advice

[Gethookedadventures]

ok ive been free diving for many years and spearfishing im goin to get certified next month and i will no longer just be a one breath diver i own a 28 foot catamaran all my friends dive when we go offshore while i free dive any ways instead of renting gear i want to buy it what is good and what do yall recommend? all i have is a wet suit and fins and mask for free diving

[RonE]

Scuba Pro regulators, Scuba Pro or Ranger BC, Steel tanks (Scuba Pro 78 cu ft) Good compass and submerssible pressure gauge and a non air intergrated dive computer. I prefer weight belts to weight integrated Bouyancy Compensators. I also like the Scuba Pro frameless mask. Oh, and get the biggest dive knife you can find the bigger the better for hammaring and prying and hacking away at things underwater.

[CoastalOutfitters]

ditto on the scuba pro stuff

have a dive shop ck out the mask you already own for proper tempering

take a look at what everyone is wearing and make a note, esp the instructors.

your dive shop most likely will offer you a pkg discount with the class

spend most of your money on the reg and bc

you have a a ford vs chevy question,............ buy what fits you or rent or borrow several diff ones to find what you like.

it's a big up front expense and used gear is about half what new stuff runs, don't get in a hurry

good luck

[REHAB]

Just from my experience....Zeagle BC, Oceanic Regs....I've had very good luck with these. I think the main thing with any brand you buy.....Maintenance and Care, these are the two best things that will prolong and ensure good performance with dive gear. Especially when you spend as much time as our group does during the season.

[seamonster2]

dive equip can be costly either new or used call a buddy of mine he owns Dive Tech 713-973-2946 talk to Ed tell him Chris Ratliff had you call he is real honest if you find used stuff he will help make sure it is safe to use

[Asturven]

I can go with you if you have plans to not quit freediving.

Good luck with your equipment search.

Ivan

www.freediveforlife.com

[Gethookedadventures]

i will never quit free diving ever i mostly want to scuba just to look at the wrecks and rocks ive been running my snapper trips over

[asalt weapon diver]

Originally Posted by Gethookedadventures

ok ive been free diving for many years and spearfishing im goin to get certified next month and i will no longer just be a one breath diver i own a 28 foot catamaran all my friends dive when we go offshore while i free dive any ways instead of renting gear i want to buy it what is good and what do yall recommend? all i have is a wet suit and fins and mask for free diving

Hey Cap Atomic Aquatics is one of the best on the market they use titanium in their regulators this reduces corosion. They are one of the best that i have read about, but is one of the most expensive that i have found. i will get one in time. (feb 15 class starts)