First 3 Dive Equipment Purchases For New Divers

[@djknauss1]

for my third pick i would either go with exposure protection or regulator before BCD. BCDs are mostly standardized and any jacket style you rent will feel the same

[@gradyriewer1641]

I agree with all steps, except for me #3 would be wetsuit and/or Drysuit. The fit is more important and harder to get right than a BCD. I also don't like renting used suits. BCD and regulator are interchangeable #4 & 5.

[@Horrorbrezel]

For the dive computer secondly, if youre in a dive club, you can almost rent the same dive computer over and over again or even test out some divecomputers before you buy them (depending on the variety of them)

[@ScubaDiverMagazine]

Clubs are a great way to get first-hand experience with dive kit to make sure you like it in the water before buying it.

[@SlayerVR.666]

I’m buying this pair of goggles that are well made no fog or leaks and fits me well and I’m getting a wetsuit and a snorkel

[@terrytt5067]

Please read my comment posted today and I hope it helps. I think it's the BEST sport bar none. Enjoy.

[@johnjob9523]

Thanks for the tips. I am new and considering buying my own gear. My new top 3 are now mask, computer and wet suit (rental suits never fit well...the small is too small but medium is too large!)

[@Litehamer]

I’m new to diving , and so far have only dived in the Caribbean. Soon to start diving in the U.K. do you have a video re the best gear for U.K. diving ?

[@hendrie531]

How do you choose the best mask for you. Every mask I've had keeps getting water in.

[@ScubaDiverMagazine]

The best way that I've found is to try each mask on at a dive centre with a 2nd stage in my mouth. A lot of divers try the standard sniff test to see if a mask fits properly but, when you put a 2nd stage or a snorkel in your mouth it changes the shape of your top lip and cheeks. So the best way to find a good fit is with a mouthpiece in your mouth. There are also masks in different shapes and sizes today for different face shapes and clever skirt technology like Scubapro's TruFit, Atomic's Gummi seal, Mares' LiquidSkin that can better seal around the contours of your face.

[@M.M.M.M.M890]

Nice video.

[@gregfrederick3490]

Please tell me how you keep your mask from leaking around your moustache. I've tried trimming really short. I've tried Vaseline. So far, I have not found anything that works to stop the leakage. Thanks for any suggestions.

[@M.M.M.M.M890]

Shave a thin line just below your nose (maybe 5 mm). This way you can keep your moustache, although it will be little narrower. And if you get a good mask made with soft silicone, it will seal properly on the thin shaved stripe just below your nose and above your moustache. I heard some people put vaseline into their moustache, but I think that's somewhat annoying and makes everything greasy.

[@shuntao3475]

Mask always number 1, and I agree Dive Computer is number 2. #3 however I would determine based on what kind of #2 dive computer you purchased. If you have an Air Integrated Computer (AI). I would go Regulator next. If no AI, then BCD or Regulator is a good choice. NOW, Quality does not mean highest Price. Gear from Deep6 and HOG regulators are as good as Apeks, Dive Rite and Aqualungs, for a fraction of the cost. UPDATE FLASH.... DSMB Really should be purchased early too, they run from $20 to $75. Vital if you are an Ocean Diver.

[@andinator3]

Nr. 1 to buy: big and heavy camera for better buoyancy 🤣🤣

[@terrytt5067]

Apart from the Mask I disagree completely with your 1st 3 items! Before you can do ANYTHING you need Mask, Fins, Snorkel; then you can go on to the higher tech gear, of which you need to learn how to use and maintain, before you start slapping a regulator on a Dive Cylinder! I've been diving on & off since 1977 and logged over 1000 dives, diving in many countries and without Mask, Fins, Snorkel, you aren't going scuba diving, or even snorkelling! I've also been Diving & Training Officer and Equipment (and Air) Officer at 3 clubs in different parts of the world! As for a Dive Computer; imo you MUST be able to work your dive out without using a Dive computer! Its OK to have and use, but you need & will learn your Dive Tables as you progress. If for reasons unknown your computer fails you need the knowledge to know what to do if this happens! Your Dive Buddy may not have a Computer! Something taught to me many years ago is the rule of 6Ps: "Prior-Planning-Prevents-Piss-Poor-Performance" and "Plan the Dive, Dive the Plan! My list, the first 4 in order is: Mask Fins Snorkel Wet/Dry Suit Weight Belt/weights Torch Knife BCD/STAB jacket Regulator/Demand Valve Depth Guage Contents Guage Compass Watch Dive Computer Grot Bag - for retrieving Plastics in the water where you dive! Some items like depth guage, compass, can be in one console coming off your regulator; these can be purchased or you can make one up yourself if you have the skills. Some items should be purchased together. No doubt some will disagree with my list, which is fine My advice to a New Novice Diver is, take someone with you who knows what they're talking about. Diving equipment isn't cheap so you can do without expensive mistakes. As you progress with your training learn to dive both with & without the dive computer, after all they're made by humans who have been known for "human error" mistakes. I've not dived for quite a few years due to injury; not done whilst diving, so many items are much improved since I was last in " Davy Jones Locker"! I miss "Going for a Bubble" terribly. Diving is one of the best Adventure Sports you can do, alongside Mountaineering and Parachuting out of a Perfectly Serviceable Aircraft! It's pretty safe as long as we're trained correctly and observe the safety rules! Have a nice day and stay safe.🛥⚓🏊

[@TheMufcmark]

Yes, mask fins and snorkel, then you can snorkel as well.