I'm going to Bonaire for a week at the end of September for a dive trip with my dad. We both received our open water certification 5 years ago and are planning on getting our advanced open water certification during this trip. Not sure how many divers are out there but figured there might be a few...
I would like to start diving more regularly and don't want to mess with the sometimes suspect rental gear, but don't want to waste money on non gun related purchases. I've been looking at getting the basics (dive computer, regulator, bcd) but wanted to get the opinions of some more experienced divers on what/where/when to buy.
I'm currently looking at the Sunto D4i dive computer with wireless pressure transducer, Sherwood SR2 regulator, and Sherwood Avid CQR 3 BCD.
I'm open to suggestions on all of the above equipment though, as well as whether or not to just keep renting gear.
OB do your thing, no real budget but would like to keep everything less than $2k (but open to raising it if a good argument can be made).
I already have a good set of fins/mask/snorkel.
TIA
Post Trip Update:
Just got back from Bonaire... It was AMAZING!!! I ended up getting my Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications while I was down there. We are already planning another trip for next year.
We did a UV/Ostracod night dive that was truly magical, unfortunately they don't show up well on a GoPro. I did get a couple decent pictures though.
Thanks again for all the gear recommendations... the Teric dive computer was amazing (and made a few of the instructors a little jealous). My dad is seriously considering getting one as well.
https://i.imgur.com/9esL5tE.mp4
I would like to start diving more regularly and don't want to mess with the sometimes suspect rental gear, but don't want to waste money on non gun related purchases. I've been looking at getting the basics (dive computer, regulator, bcd) but wanted to get the opinions of some more experienced divers on what/where/when to buy.
I'm currently looking at the Sunto D4i dive computer with wireless pressure transducer, Sherwood SR2 regulator, and Sherwood Avid CQR 3 BCD.
I'm open to suggestions on all of the above equipment though, as well as whether or not to just keep renting gear.
OB do your thing, no real budget but would like to keep everything less than $2k (but open to raising it if a good argument can be made).
I already have a good set of fins/mask/snorkel.
TIA
Post Trip Update:
Just got back from Bonaire... It was AMAZING!!! I ended up getting my Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certifications while I was down there. We are already planning another trip for next year.
We did a UV/Ostracod night dive that was truly magical, unfortunately they don't show up well on a GoPro. I did get a couple decent pictures though.
Thanks again for all the gear recommendations... the Teric dive computer was amazing (and made a few of the instructors a little jealous). My dad is seriously considering getting one as well.
https://i.imgur.com/9esL5tE.mp4