- How to Pick a Scuba Mask ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6psyyfcND2g
- $300 Beginner Dive Computer (Aqua Lung i300C)⌚️https://amzn.to/3N21nNU
- $1000+ Best Dive Computer (Shearwater Perdix 2) 🔗 https://amzn.to/3MsBc0V
- Heavy Rubber Fins (Apeks RK3s) 🤿 https://amzn.to/43r2NXj
- Apeks XTX 50 DIN Regulator (Yoke available too) 🔗 https://amzn.to/3UXf5DL
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Welcome to the ultimate beginner scuba gear guide! If you're a new scuba diver who just got certified and are thinking of buying your own gear, this video is for you. I will help you navigate the overwhelming world of scuba diving gear. Together, we'll explore essential equipment like masks, snorkels, fins, dive computers, wetsuits, BCDs, and regulators, along with general considerations such as budget, frequency of diving, and diving locations. By the end of this video, you'll have a clear understanding of what gear you truly need and what can wait for later purchases.
Discover the difference between essential and non-essential equipment, learn about various gear types, and find out how to prioritize your purchases based on your individual diving needs. This beginner-friendly guide aims to make your first gear-buying experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on what really matters: enjoying your dives!
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Dive Gear for Beginners
01:00 Do I Need to Buy My Own Dive Gear?
01:30 Benefits of Owning Your Own Dive Gear
01:54 What Should I Buy?
02:33 Local vs Travel Diving
03:18 Climate & Cold Tolerance
04:04 Service and Maintenance Requirements
04:48 Storing Your Scuba Gear
05:21 Budget Considerations - Cost of Dive Gear
06:26 What Should Beginner Scuba Divers Buy First?
11:15 Benefits of Buying from a Local Dive Shop
11:57 First 5 Pieces Of Dive Gear For New Divers To Buy
12:18 Buying a Dive Computer
16:31 Budget Dive Computer
17:07 Buying a Wetsuit
20:55 Tips for Buying a BCD
23:18 Scuba Regulators
25:28 Ultimate Gear Guide & Reviews Playlist
At Circle H Scuba, we share education and experiences you'll love to plan your next adventure. As a PADI Professional Scuba Instructor, I want to make you a better-informed scuba diver!
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Scuba Gear I Use (My Current Kit / Equipment):
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- Steel Backplate & Wing (BPW): https://amzn.to/3isVR9C (Hollis ST Elite)
- Travel Backplate & Wing (BPW): https://amzn.to/3Ve4689 (Hollis ST Elite Travel)
- Mask: https://amzn.to/3XOCGqY (Hollis M1 Frameless Mask)
- Fins: https://amzn.to/3OMHYiR (Apeks RK3)
- Computer: https://amzn.to/3EQICr4 (Shearwater Perdix)
- Drysuit: https://amzn.to/3UqPQrf (Hollis DX-300X)
- Wetsuit: https://amzn.to/3VmEA0A (Henderson Mens 5mm Greenrprene Wetsuit)
- DIN Regulator: https://amzn.to/3Vl48ev (Apeks XTX50 Primary & Octo)
- Yoke Regulator: https://amzn.to/3XMeci5 (Sherwood Oasis Pro)
- Camera: https://amzn.to/3EQOcJV (GoPro Hero 9, though I recommend the latest)
- Video Lights: https://amzn.to/3B0t6HP (Light and Motion SOLA Video 2500)
- Tray: https://amzn.to/3GWZter (GoPro Tray with Loc Line Adjustable Arms)
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