SCUBA stuff - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron · 05-19-2010, 08:38 PM

This is awesome info guys. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Ken, I'm going to drop you an email after I do a little data mining on my own. Thanks again and keep it coming!

desert_s10 · 05-19-2010, 09:07 PM

I don't dive much at all but I prefer a mask with a black skirt (had a clear one and didn't like all the light it let it) and that has low volume so it can also double for free diving (don't do much of that either). As mentioned above, most important is fit, so make sure it will stick to your face with minimal effort. As for the rest of the gear, I can't be of much help but I can say that when I took my class at sport chalet a couple years ago, they offered up a decent discount for those enrolled in a class.... something to look into.

bluesquids · 05-19-2010, 09:11 PM

I wouldn't skimp on the gloves. It sucks when your fingers get numb. I'm very happy with my kevlar palmed ones, you'll want to grab some lobsters come October. I don't remember them costing all that much.

BTW..BWE has a sister dive site or at least it's a distant cousin...
http://www.divetrippers.com/index.php

Holy Mackerel · 05-20-2010, 06:34 AM

Apollo Bio Fins (for SCUBA only) love them! What was said about a mask, make sure if fits nicely to your face. I wouldn't scrimp on a mask, a leaky mask, will cause you to constantly be using your air to clear it. Any snorkel will do for the class.

Here is another local forum. http://www.scubapost.net/forums/

That said, I don't SCUBA unless it is Oct to March,

or if my wife drags me to some tropical place for photography.

steamroll · 05-20-2010, 08:34 AM

OEX Oceanside and OEX La Jolla are full Scuba Shops offering gear and certification

Dean Machine · 05-20-2010, 09:15 AM

If you can find comfy booties with FELT bottoms that's the way to go. Had felt bottoms for a long time then had to get new booties and got a pair I thought would have good grip but not felt and ended up regretting it. If you plan on walking anywhere there is rock and water, go with the felt bottoms.
Make sure your booties fit well also and try them with the fins you will be using. Sometimes they feel different with fins on. You want them all to fit well and not be tight on your toes, even a little discomfort is amplified by wet feet and hours in the water.

As for a mask, what others have already said. Kevlar gloves are good especially if you ever plan on lobster diving. Any old weight belt with weight will do as long as you can quickly release it. If you want to spend a little extra, they make rubber weight belts that will not slide around on you while you are diving. Worth it. I have been using a pair of Mares fins and can't complain. I don't dive deep, 20 feet at the most usually.

Holy Mackerel · 05-20-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Machine

Any old weight belt with weight will do as long as you can quickly release it. If you want to spend a little extra, they make rubber weight belts that will not slide around on you while you are diving.

Hold off on the weight belt, for your class, you will likely be renting a BC made in the 21st century

with integrated weight system, and they will provide weights as well.

05-19-2010, 09:11 PM	#3
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	I wouldn't skimp on the gloves. It sucks when your fingers get numb. I'm very happy with my kevlar palmed ones, you'll want to grab some lobsters come October. I don't remember them costing all that much. BTW..BWE has a sister dive site or at least it's a distant cousin... http://www.divetrippers.com/index.php __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

05-20-2010, 08:34 AM	#5
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	OEX Oceanside and OEX La Jolla are full Scuba Shops offering gear and certification __________________

05-20-2010, 09:15 AM	#6
Dean Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Clemente Posts: 162	If you can find comfy booties with FELT bottoms that's the way to go. Had felt bottoms for a long time then had to get new booties and got a pair I thought would have good grip but not felt and ended up regretting it. If you plan on walking anywhere there is rock and water, go with the felt bottoms. Make sure your booties fit well also and try them with the fins you will be using. Sometimes they feel different with fins on. You want them all to fit well and not be tight on your toes, even a little discomfort is amplified by wet feet and hours in the water. As for a mask, what others have already said. Kevlar gloves are good especially if you ever plan on lobster diving. Any old weight belt with weight will do as long as you can quickly release it. If you want to spend a little extra, they make rubber weight belts that will not slide around on you while you are diving. Worth it. I have been using a pair of Mares fins and can't complain. I don't dive deep, 20 feet at the most usually. __________________ "Good luck and tight lines!"

05-19-2010, 08:38 PM	#1
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	This is awesome info guys. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks! Ken, I'm going to drop you an email after I do a little data mining on my own. Thanks again and keep it coming!

05-19-2010, 09:07 PM	#2
desert_s10 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 36	I don't dive much at all but I prefer a mask with a black skirt (had a clear one and didn't like all the light it let it) and that has low volume so it can also double for free diving (don't do much of that either). As mentioned above, most important is fit, so make sure it will stick to your face with minimal effort. As for the rest of the gear, I can't be of much help but I can say that when I took my class at sport chalet a couple years ago, they offered up a decent discount for those enrolled in a class.... something to look into.

05-20-2010, 06:34 AM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Apollo Bio Fins (for SCUBA only) love them! What was said about a mask, make sure if fits nicely to your face. I wouldn't scrimp on a mask, a leaky mask, will cause you to constantly be using your air to clear it. Any snorkel will do for the class. Here is another local forum. http://www.scubapost.net/forums/ That said, I don't SCUBA unless it is Oct to March, or if my wife drags me to some tropical place for photography.