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16-03-08, 08:27 AM | #1 |
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.org Scuba Divers
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I was wondering if any of the .orgs scuba divers could help us out with the difference and quality between the different brands. I'm looking to buy some kit at the moment, yet don't want to buy something that isn't that great because of my lack of knowledge! Brands i'm looking at are: Scubapro Mares US Divers Tusa Aqualung Any others? I find that shops here tend to sell only one or two brands and so trying to get an objective view across the board is tough! I'm after: BCD Reg + Occy Thanks all! Luke
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16-03-08, 08:30 AM | #2 |
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Jealous, very jealous....
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16-03-08, 09:41 AM | #3 | |
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16-03-08, 10:52 AM | #4 |
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Apex reg's
buddy bcds built to last a life time you might not be abl a metal back plate and wing is what i use and is pretty much future proof but in saying this you might not get all this were you are |
16-03-08, 05:22 PM | #5 |
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Watch out for sharks, sting rays, box jelly fish and sexually frustrated mermaids.
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16-03-08, 08:27 PM | #6 |
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iv done a dive and want to do my padi course next time i go somewere nice 2 dive?, fancy ridding down to spain in the future to do the course as my mate's dad has just bought a scuba shop with training facilities and will do it at mates rates
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Thanks for your reply! I am only newly qualified so am looking to buy my first equipment. I know the initial cost outlay is quite high, so I'm looking to spend a little bit more, rather thin skimp as it is a one off. It's hard to say how much diving I'll be doing but, I would imagine quite a lot which will increase in the future. The idea of a wing and backplate sounds pretty interesting, especially because you can replace parts. I hae had a look around but can't find out much info on manufacturers and stuff - can you point me in the right direction, so I can do some reading? Thanks Luke
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With you on a 50 and me in Australia, riding down to Spain isn't going to happen! (but I bet I would still win! )
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Definitely Apex Octopus & Regs. Mines now 11 years old and still like it was bought yesterday. Suunto Cobra for Computer.
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http://www.yorkshire-divers.com/forums/ That will help ATB Michael |
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