Top 10 When to Buy Dive Equipment

When Should you invest in scuba regulators, BCD, cylinders, wetsuit, fins, dive computer etc.
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[enekoprins]

I am one of those that showed up with my own diving computer on the Openwater course. And no regrets. I have now all my dives registered in its log and learned how sensative and conservative these things are. I just felt saver with it on me.

[ChiII_BiII]

When I took my open water course, I was expected to have my own mask, snorkel, fins, and booties. Then after getting my cert I went right for BCD Regulator, SPG, and computer. Just got my own 5mm and I now have about everything I need.

[arm]

It only takes one dive trip to see someone have a problem with a rental regulator or vomit into one to move regulator way up the list.

[peterjulianphotos]

Having dived all over the world, I agree with most of what you say, but would recommend to anyone who is more than a holiday diver to invest in their own Regs, you don't need $1000 set (a lot of regs now have a 2 year service interval, and some come with lifetime parts replacement) just buy a good all rounder, and a computer. I take my mask and computer on every holiday - and Regs if I have the weight allowance. Good fitting dive boots are a godsend especially when you look at some of the resort gear you come across. Thing I most regret was being sucked into buying a Alloy 63 cf, way to small for anything other than a short shore dive or cleaning a boat hull.

[xzzxzxzx]

There seems to be a problem with CCs, they go out of sync at 8:20

[leopoldbloom]

4:50 I don’t recommend fixing your cutting device to your forearm or any place where you can’t reach it with either hand. If you have it on one hand and the other hand is entangled in fishing line e.g., you have to do the Houdini to cut yourself free. Of course, it’s a different story if you have more than one knife.

[AppraiserTVShow]

I recently purchased a surface marker buoy or SMB. I think that’s important for safety. I also end up getting a torch as there are so many good deals. I did get the BCD recently and the last thing I’m getting is my regulator set which ranges from anywhere from $500-$2800 which is a huge decision.

[sntshkmr]

When do you own your cylinder: When you open your own diving business.

[drmack]

Somewhere around #5 on the list we procured a Nautilus LifeLine. We mostly dive in warm waters outside of the US and have heard too many stories of dive boats leaving divers behind.

[ncbuckslayer]

We were required to have mask, fins, and snorkel before we even did our pool session.

[peecmkr]

I've had mask, snorkel, boots, fins, knife and regulator since my first open water dive. These are the items you need on every dive.

[garethoreilly]

Nice list, but you forgot 1 important bit of kit . I'd put it at #3 or #4 - An SMB and Reel.

[skydiver]

I dive in the Pacific Northwest waters, out of Washington State and Vancouver Island BC Canada; a 7mm wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots has worked for me over the last 40 years.

[djenn]

1-4 was the exact order I did invest in. The following equipment I don't own yet.

[escamoteur]

Having seen how superficial regulators are often cleaned by diving centers I quickly wanted my own, so I would move it even before the dive computer. Tecline has really nice sets for about 450€

[LarryBoivin-wkwz]

Start buying right away. I bought a regulator after my snorkel gear. Christmas is good for dive gear.

[gradyriewer]

The first thing I got was a mask for the reasons you stated. I own pretty much everything on the list. Actually, the fins were my dad's. I recommend getting a knife, then computer, then regulator. The order in the video is almost exactly the same as how I think. For me, the fins would be just before the BCD, last would be BCD and cylinder, especially if traveling a lot.

[RobinMoerland]

At the time i invested in a basic BCD. Now i have flappy snag hazards with clipped on clips. If i had waited somewhat longer i probably invested in something more suitable.

[PostalTwinkie]

No5: My dive closet has a 3mm shorty, 5mm full, tri-lam dry, and a 3mm dry. Can't wait to add to it!

[bloodymarvelous]

I bought a huge combat dive knife and paid a fortune for it. I seriously regret that decision.
The best cutting device you can get is the EezyCut Trilobite.