Should you buy used scuba gear?

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@chuckcull5674 Ай бұрын

The few regulators on the market that have a factory recommended service interval of longer than 12 months, those manufacturers still recommend annual inspections by a qualified technician. Although less expensive than a complete overhaul, you will still spend $40-$50 on annual maintenance in most instances. I would never purchase a used regulator hat has not been serviced in several years, especially if used in salt water.

@glewellyn0 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your video's and they deserve more attention. However, I think your guidance on how to fit a scuba mask is incomplete, most masks will stick to your face, even when they aren't a good fit for you. Before trying the suction test I think it's important to look up, tilting your neck far back, rest the mask on your face and have someone look for gaps between your face and the skirt of the mask, especially in the area of your eyes and temples. I found that out the hard way, I have a number of masks that will pass the suction test that still leak under water. The rest of the video is excellent though!

@thejamiecaldwell 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your input, that's great advice!

@MaleficDowery 5 ай бұрын

Great quality of these videos. You deserve more subs!!

@thejamiecaldwell 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that!

@joeseeberger672 5 ай бұрын

Awesome info! Thanks for the video!

@thejamiecaldwell 5 ай бұрын

@@joeseeberger672 Thanks for watching!

@ADubb-rc4yv 3 ай бұрын

Great info overall but more specifically on what to look for on tanks. Thank you for sharing.

@Janalysiert 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the regulatoir service intervall reminder! Good stuff.

@RetroDiver 4 ай бұрын

The not being able to pee in your wetsuit thing, what is that about? I have the very same issue, and can be painful on long dives.

@thejamiecaldwell 4 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, I feel your pain!! For me, I think it was mostly feeling "clothed" and being so conditioned against that. The trick for me was learning that peeing requires you to RELAX your pelvic floor, and concentrating on that finally, erm... clicked. Trying to force it never worked! Some divers say it's easier if you bend your knees so you're kind of in a squat/sitting position.

@Li0nir 3 ай бұрын

Found this video when was casually browsing on marketplace. Absolutely loved this video. I like the idea of buying used gear except one: when you are purchasing the gear from shop, you can be somewhat sure that it was well maintained. So I called it, since buying gear you life will depend on- is it a good idea?

@thejamiecaldwell 3 ай бұрын

Yes, that is SUCH a great question! Buying used gear is always a gamble. Thank you so much for watching and enjoying the video!

@michaelchristenbury552 2 ай бұрын

If you want to save money, some dive shops will sell used demo and rental gear once a year. That is a great way to save some money and still be sure to get quality gear.