scubagearhq.com » How much should I pay for SCUBA equipment? http://www.scubagearhq.com Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:08:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 How much should I pay for SCUBA equipment? http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-dive-equipment/how-much-should-i-pay-for-scuba-equipment/ http://www.scubagearhq.com/scuba-dive-equipment/how-much-should-i-pay-for-scuba-equipment/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:06:16 +0000 admin http://scubagearhq.com/scuba-dive-equipment/how-much-should-i-pay-for-scuba-equipment Some buddies and I are looking to take a 6 month dive master training expedition in Mexico. I already have mask, snorkel, gloves, boots, and fins…

But how much should I pay for
-BC
-wetsuit
-regulator
-dive computer.

Where should I shop?… Used vs. new? Ballpark prices?

Please share your thoughts.

I would avoid used unless you know the seller. Many scuba items need to have regular maintenance whether the diver completes the maintenance or a professional does it. Without being comfortable with the maintenance history, I would assume that they were poorly maintained.

BCD – about $500
Wetsuit – for a 3mm full suit, about $200
Regulator – for a first stage, two second stages, and a pressure gauge I would say about $1,000
Dive computer – depends on how fancy you get, but my wrist mounted one was about $300.

I would suggest buying the items from a dive shop. For the BCD and wetsuit, fit is everything. Plus, if you go to a dive shop looking to purchase all four items, they might be able to offer you a good package deal.

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