Finding used SCUBA Gear

Finding used SCUBA gear can be a tedious task to the untrained eye; when really, it is quite easy! My recommended site for used SCUBA gear would be:

http://www.craigslist.org/

Try it out; just find your city, and search "SCUBA" in the searching box. I bought my set off craigslist.org, so I'm sure you can to. Another site to look at would be:

http://www.ebay.com/

Although it has gotten some bad reputations lately, I still think that it has a huge seller market. Although, whenever you buy used gear, ALWAYS get it checked with your local dive shop. You don't want to figure out that the regulator valve is corroded 40 feet underwater! If possible, even get your used regulator overhauled (it's about $50). Although it's expensive, it's totally worth it.

Tomorrow's post will be about the mechanics of each SCUBA piece of equipment.

Happy Diving!!

SCUBA Sam

Getting Certified

Getting certified, although it sounds like quite a process, is really quite simple. The first step in getting certified is to find a local dive shop. You can visit the website below to find out where the closest one is for you:

http://www.divingfinder.com/

Once you find your shop, head on in, and sign up for a class. There are a few types of classes you can take; here are some examples:

Open Water Certification; allows you to SCUBA dive underwater without a dive master.

Travel Certification; allow you to SCUBA dive, but only with a dive master on site.

Advanced Certification; allows you to go into deeper waters without a dive master.

I would recommend the Open Water Certification course; overall, it offers the best value for your money. Now, go out and take the class!

The next post will be on finding used SCUBA gear, and the warning signs you have to watch out for.

Happy Diving!

SCUBA Sam