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Getting Back Into Diving - Resources?

  • 22-06-2007 11:47am
    #1
    Mark#1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭


    My wife & I certified in '94 on the GBR and have subsequently done a little in various place abroad and in Ireland.

    We bought our own fins & masks, but have always hired regs, BCD, instruments, etc, and have wetsuits that will do till we can afford proper ones.

    Do many folk buy used regs/octos, instruments & BCDs? Or is it preferrable to buy new? Where do you guys buy your gear? Online? Irish shops?

    What online resources do you guys use for dive-related info & news & opinions & reviews, etc.

    Thanks for any replies,

    Mark


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  • #2
    Oirthir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 308 ✭✭Oirthir


    Lots of people buy second hand gear, although people always say to me to buy a brand new reg since it has to be comfortable.

    Place called Oceantec in Dun Laoighaire used to sell off all their school stock every year, but afaik it's closed now.


  • #3
    Moanin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Moanin


    I bought all my gear (Except for Suit & Bottle) from www.scubastore.com.
    They are very efficient and you get your order delivered to your door within 2-3 days.I would highly recommend them


  • #4
    rahtkennades
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 615 ✭✭✭rahtkennades


    Mark#1 wrote:
    My wife & I certified in '94 on the GBR and have subsequently done a little in various place abroad and in Ireland.

    We bought our own fins & masks, but have always hired regs, BCD, instruments, etc, and have wetsuits that will do till we can afford proper ones.

    Do many folk buy used regs/octos, instruments & BCDs? Or is it preferrable to buy new? Where do you guys buy your gear? Online? Irish shops?

    What online resources do you guys use for dive-related info & news & opinions & reviews, etc.

    Thanks for any replies,

    Mark

    Hey Mark,
    as with anything, you can buy good second-hand or bad, and good new or bad.
    I'd personally suggest getting in touch with one of the dive centres/schools/clubs here (either CFT/CMAS, PADI, etc) and at least getting a couple of dives in with these people. See if it's worthwhile for you to buy some more gear than you have.
    Then, if you still think diving in Ireland's for you, at least you have some contacts in 'the know' that can help you. Better than Ebay/BuyandSell unless you're VERY sure what you're getting.

    RE Regs/BCD's, remember that your life depends on them. There's no problem with buying used gear, but be sure that it's been maintained properly.


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