Cheap Scuba Gear – How Much Does Basic Scuba Gear Cost?
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Cheap Scuba Gear – I’ve always loved the water and I was wondering how much scuba gear costs this means
1. wet suit
2. re breather
3. tanks
4. lessons
5. diving bag (for if i find something cool)
6. anything else i missed
I wanna know how much cheap gear costs also i wanna know how much expensive gear costs.
Also should i use a re breather? if not please tell me what i should use as well as how much it costs
Thank you and please put as much detail as you can.
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10:22 am
Tanks range from $100-500 ish. BCD ranges from about $500-2000. Lessons are like $250. Regs range $400-2000 ish. Wetsuit all depends on the millimeter and if it is wet or dry. I have no idea how much a rebreather is but I would stick with your regulator. You’ll need a good pair of fins and mask/snorkle which you can get cheap for $75 up to a few hundred. You can also get dive knives in varying prices.
9:30 am
You should join the coast guard to become a rescue swimmer. that will make you happy
10:13 pm
1: Wetsuit: Prices vary by thickness of the suit. The thicker, the warmer. Generally, from US $150 to $500
2: Rebreather: Unless you have special training, you cannot use a rebreather. $6000-$10000
3: Tanks: Tanks vary by the make of the tank, steel or aluminum. Aluminum tanks are generally around US $150 for the standard 80cf. Steels start at $250 and go up from there.
4: Lessons: From $150 – $300, USD
5: Diving bag: Save yourself some cash, and get a rolling duffel bag, or large rolling suitcase. $50 for either of those. “Dive” bags will run $200 to $300 for the nicer ones.
6: Mask / fins / snorkel: You need these to take your certification classes. Usually $150 to $200 will get you the basics. Prices can go up from there, if you get fancier gear to start.
7: BCD: The vest you wear in the water to control your buoyancy. $350 – $700.
8: Regulators: The breathing gear most of the diving world uses. $500-$1500.
Do yourself a favor. Buy your basic start up gear. Take and pass your certifications class. Then decide if you want to get into diving. Then buy your gear.