2995 in Dallas, I could buy my gear, get the OW course paid for and do the
OW dives in Cozymel with money left over.

CH
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Levy <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [SCUBA-SE] Things to do


> On Sat, 24 Jun 2000 10:13:26 -0700
> Charley <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Anyone else think $2995 is too much for this list??
>
> Charly I would suggest you start by only buying the mask, snorkel and
> fins to do your course. Then rent different brands of equipment [BCD,
> Regs] to evaluate them for comfort etc:.. buying a wetsuit early may
> also be worthwhile.
> The biggest cost is BCD, Regs and computer, items that I find tend to
> be high on the personal preference scale when it comes to satisfaction.
> The top brands really all perform much the same for recreational diving...
> so the best route IMO is to try before you buy.
>
> Not trying to diffuse your enthusiasm here... I started like that
> bought everything at the outset and then quickly found I had what the
> shop/Instructor thought would be good for me.
> Needless to say I then began a mission to replace the gear bit by bit
> with what I really liked and understood after several months/dives of
> experience.
>
> I encourage my students to do the same... and being from Canada suggest
> they should not spend valuable tropical dive trip money on gear which
> they can rent while they expand their diving experience.
> Of course that is easy for me to say since I don't sell gear.  ;-)
>
>
> > As I'm a newbie deluxe on this, I'll just draw pictures. ;)  I don't
know
> > the brand names:
> >
> > Mask (Choice of 6-8)
> > Snorkel (Choice of quite a few)
> > Fins (Choice of 5-6)
> > Booties (think long or short)
> > Env. Suit (I think 3 mil but don't quote me, it is not the thinnest,
that's
> > a cheaper package)
> > Reg.
> > Computer
> > BC vest with int. weights
> > 2 soft-side bags
> > 1 Mesh dive bag
> > Plastic Mask box
> >
> > I think that's it, but I must be missing something that's a "standard
item".
> >
> > OW Training (NAUI maybe?)
>
> Make sure you get good vibes from the Instructor who will teach you.....
> that is often more important that the agency.
>
>
> Michael
> --
> Divers know the true meaning of peace of mind.
>