I'll let you check it out at pallooza or prior to that if we get together for a dive after I get it.
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Just a few questions pertaining to equipment. First, how much do I really need to spend on a suit?I have looked at both the $360 suits and the $160 suits and I don't really know what is important.
Get Freediving Fins. They are longer and depending on which one you go with are more efficient. This will make more sense later down the road when you've tried different fins. Yes, Scuba Fins work just fine, but someone with scuba fins is going to use twice the O2 to get to the bottom as compared to someone using freedivng fins. Cressi makes some decent plastic fins for around $100. If you ever go CARBON Fin - it's Amazing the difference.Second, what makes a good pair of fins?
The state regulations say your flag must be 15"x12" - Tass and I have upgraded our flags to 2' x 3'. The blow up board style seem to be really nice, they can hold all your gear and are Light. I've heard of several people making floats out of 'Boogie Boards' You could use a 1/4" fiberglass pole and buy a large flag relatively cheap ($12) online. You can pick up float lines from just about any dive site/shop. I have a Riffe Torpedo style float (see pic below), I really like it, it works well in the waves/wind. I'm able to bring all the things I need using carabiners. I also have a hard plastic SHARDANA, It's a BEAST! I could hold all my gear and your mothers on it - but if they are waves......... forget about it. You will be getting an extreme workout. It's virtually indestructible. Did I also mention It's for Sale? $50.Then I was wondering about a float and down flag, cost, style, etc.
Thanks,
Chris
When we did our ice dives we stayed in for about 2 hours in 5mm suits.