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  • 14-02-2014 12:00pm
    #1
    CristinnaP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    [FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica][FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Hello fellow divers,

    I'm a new diver, recently OW certified trying to get he's own gear and stop using a rental one.
    Considering that I don't have too much experience, I could really use your help to decide what would be a good, reliable gear.
    So, I looked on the internet for some options and I saw on http://www. dipndive.com a Mares Proton 42, the "she dives" version, and I understand that fits for all sorts of depths.
    Given the fact that I usually don't take the seller's word for granted, I ask politely,if someone who has used this model, maybe can offer an opinion on it, wanna know how the air flows, is it comfortable or not, etc...
    I would be very grateful for any other suggestion or information ;)

    Thank you all, in advance!


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  • #2
    truebluesac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 406 ✭✭truebluesac


    Firstly welcome , and best of luck in your new sport

    Your link doesnt work just the photo

    Taking infro from the internet is not really a great place to go IMO as you dont know anyone qualifaction or lack of , so just be careful

    On that note im a senior instructor in a club based in dublin ;-)
    Most people stick to the easily serviceable , or locally servicable regs so check what you local service agent can service first ,

    You regs and gear should suit the diving that you will be doing in the future not just the diving your doing now ,

    If you plan on diving in portroe tipparry quary or other cold water diving , you will require enviromentally sealed regs . Apex do pleanty .

    If you ar looking for girly pink or purple regs plenty of companies do covers and hoses that can lady up a correct choice of regs that you may need .

    Feel free to PM me if you want to talk on the phone etc


  • #3
    CristinnaP
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭CristinnaP


    Hi truebluesac,
    Thank you for taking the time to reply!
    You are right, as a matter of fact, I am looking for something reliable and for a long term use.
    It is not my interest to buy something fashionable, but safe.
    I really appreciate the Apeks suggestion.

    Once again, thank you!


  • #4
    Pawwed Rig
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,430 CMod ✭✭✭✭Pawwed Rig


    Hi Cristinna
    Firstly, welcome to the world of diving.

    With regards to the gear I would recommend you accumulate it over a few years. See if you are doing as much diving as you thought you would. The initial outlay can be alot and it would be a shame if it was not used regularly.


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