The biggest
investment you will have to make is your equipment. This can be
a unnerving task for you will need to wade through various vendors
with all sorts of products. My advice to you is to take it slow
and research the equipment you want to purchase. Once you have
signed up for a course most instructors will assist you in purchasing
your first set of gear. Scuba isn't a cheap sport so if you are
strapped for cash make sure you purchase gear that will encompass
a variety of diving conditions.
There are
several links in the menu that will describe some of the equipment
in more detail. In addition you may want to check out the Scuba
Links for vendor information.
This is an overview of the gear required for diving.
So, What's
This Going to Cost Me?
No doubt
about it: scuba is a gear-intensive activity. But scuba gear is
also built to last. When properly cared for and regularly maintained,
your first set of gear could conceivably be your last. Here's a
breakdown based on suggested retail prices of gear reviewed in the
pages of Rodale's Scuba Diving.
|
Budget |
Moderate |
High-End |
| Mask: |
$30 |
$70 |
$150 |
| Fins: |
$50 |
$100 |
$175 |
| Snorkel: |
$15 |
$30 |
$50 |
| Booties
& gloves: |
$30 |
$80 |
$120 |
| Wetsuit: |
$120 |
$300 |
$550 |
| BC: |
$200 |
$400 |
$630 |
| Regulator: |
$200 |
$400 |
$1,600 |
| Computer: |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,300 |
| Total: |
$895 |
$1,880 |
$4,575 |
This information
was obtained from the Padi Open Water Diver Manual
