Beginner equipment?

[Duskystarblazeit]

Greetings, Fello spearo and freedive enthusiast here. I was wondering if i could get some beginner gear recommendations as far as wetsuits, fins, freediving computers, etc go. Like what would experienced freedivers and spearfishers recommend for beginners like myself who haven't even touched salt water or worn fins in their lifetime lol.

 

[Duskystarblazeit]

Just to specify, I mean what brand or specific model of different fins diving computers knives wetsuites spearguns etc professional spearfishermen and freedivers would recommend.

 

[Pinniped72]

Everything depends on were you are, suit thickness, type and size of gun, knife and fins will all depend on your location, conditions such as long surface swims, deep water, strong tides and your physical fitness. Were in the world are you and what's the water like round there?

 

[Duskystarblazeit]

Well I live in ohio but when i am of age i plan on relocating to florida for a period of time, So I don't know exactly where to. I would like to go around and freedive at different areas like orlando miami and lauterdale lol. I've heard great things about the Cressi 3000 Ld's, But i just wanted to know if anyone could recommend good beginners equipment for each necessary piece of equipment.

 

[DRW]

My advice is to forget about following other people's brand recommendations that may suit their own configuration and purposes rather than yours. Consider instead focusing on finding a mask and a pair of fins that properly accommodate your face and foot sizes. Try these items of equipment on first in the store and preferably in the water too, checking that the mask is leak-free and that the fins not only fit lengthwise but also widthwise.

If you are a complete beginner, you should concentrate first on building water confidence and developing basic surface snorkelling skills. You will have to factor in the possibility that whatever you initially choose in the way of gear will only be appropriate in the short term. With greater experience will come better knowledge of what works for you. The choice of equipment will also be influenced by exactly what kind of breathhold diving you are minded to do.

 

[cdavis]

Good advice above; the best beginner gear is what fits best. On a mask, fit and good field of view are more important than low volume for a beginner. In less than 40 ft, my mask of choice has a fairly large volume. The 3000s are great fins for a beginner and will work fine for much more experienced, IF they fit. Cressi's work best with a narrow foot. Extremely wide feet usually have trouble with them. For freediving, get a rubber belt. Sounds ridiculous, but its good advice. On wetsuits, computers, you need to try some stuff before advice will mean much.

 

[Gab]

Hi Dusky

You can check out my blog for some info/tips on gear. The link is in my signature.

Good luck!

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

You might consider one of our package deals. We combine the essential items into a package at a price which is even lower than our normal, factory direct pricing.

http://www.makospearguns.com/Freediver-1-Gear-Package-p/mf1p.htm

http://www.makospearguns.com/Freediver-2-Gear-Package-p/mf2p.htm