Rehan Husain
The costs of scuba diving equipment can easily run over $1,000 dollars.
Although renting is always an option, for a diver that is developing a long
term interest in this
sport, purchasing is worth your while, not just in
money but also in the quality of your scuba equipment.
Without going
into the pros and cons of renting vs buying the scuba diving equipment, let's
talk about the various types of scuba equipment that you should consider
buying and how much you should budget for spending on them.
Mask: a
mask can range from $20 to $150.00 dollars. A mask has relatively little
travel inconvenience compared to other scuba equipment so packing it in a
suitcase and walking around in it will not be a big challenge.
Snorkel: They should not run you more than $50.00, and the lower end
will be around $17.00
Fins: Although they are not as easy to pack as a
pair of snorkels, they range from $30 to $150.00 and are more affordable
than many other scuba diving equipment.
Regulator: They range from $150
- $500, sometimes even more and are at the higher end of the price range than
other scuba equipment.
Exposure suits: They vary according to type
(ie wetsuit vs drysuit).
BC:
Typically from $150 to $500.00 and like regulators, are also at the high end
of the price range than other scuba diving equipment.
Weights: $1.70 a
pound.
Tanks: Between $100 to $400.
Remember, the last two are
heavier to carry around than the others. We recommend buying tanks and
weights last, and the others before as they are less expensive, and easier to
pack and travel with.
The maintenance for scuba equipment is
astonishingly the same. Although there is specific preventative care that is
required only for dive suits, tanks, or BCs, there are some things you
can do to all your scuba gear that will insure a long life for them.
After every dive, make sure to give your all of your scuba gear a
good rinse with fresh water.
After rinsing the scuba diving gear, allow
it to dry, but not in direct sunlight. Most of the scuba equipment that you
carry is made of neoprene rubber, which can be broken down when
exposed to
direct sunlight. Extra care should be taken between dives, when they are most
vulnerable to the sun, especially in tropical climates.
Whether you
have a wet or a dry suit, neoprene exposure suits should be hung on a
non-wire hanger to dry. Wire hangers can cause unnecessary creases.
All your scuba diving equipment should be stored in a cool, yet dry
place.
Separate your neoprene related equipment from your other
scuba gear, especially if they are damp. Over time, they can
stick together and tear when pulled apart.
After you return from your
dive trip, make sure to unpack as soon as possible to prevent any compression
or flattening of
the scuba equipment that you paid good money for.
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