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D12monkey · 05-19-2005, 08:59 PM

Well first off the minimum amount of gear that you would need is a mask, snorkel and fins. Most stores and facilities do not provide you with the basic equipment. The more expensive parts are usually provided with the class. But mainly you need to have a portion of academic classroom and a portion of in water training.

As far as purchasing of equipment the sky's the limit, just like our aquaria hobby. You can have a full set of equipment from the lower $600 to over $25,000 like some of the setups I have. It also depends on the type of diving that you are planning on doing. I just bought a dive light that cost me $4500. But I can use if for my underwater videography and night/cave diving.

I dive everywhere... From the Caves in northern Florida to the springs and Seas in lower Brazil. So where you dive isn't to much a factor but who you dive with is.

05-19-2005, 08:59 PM	#3
D12monkey Acrotographer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 761	Well first off the minimum amount of gear that you would need is a mask, snorkel and fins. Most stores and facilities do not provide you with the basic equipment. The more expensive parts are usually provided with the class. But mainly you need to have a portion of academic classroom and a portion of in water training. As far as purchasing of equipment the sky's the limit, just like our aquaria hobby. You can have a full set of equipment from the lower $600 to over $25,000 like some of the setups I have. It also depends on the type of diving that you are planning on doing. I just bought a dive light that cost me $4500. But I can use if for my underwater videography and night/cave diving. I dive everywhere... From the Caves in northern Florida to the springs and Seas in lower Brazil. So where you dive isn't to much a factor but who you dive with is. __________________ Photo anyone?