If itβs not evident in this blog, Iβm a bit of a diveaholic. As I take off for my BIG trip, Iβm going to miss diving tremendously and my gears.Β This post is a tribute to it and also for the purpose of record, lest someone borrowed something and didnβt return it. :)
Iβve acquired all these in the span of 4 years that Iβm diving. I bought them after much research but you just canβt get everything right every time. Iβm constantly upgrading causing my friends to ridicule me as an βinvestorβ.
(1) Bouyancy Control Device β BCD β I got this because itβs designed for women, lightweight (travel light), and back inflated (for more streamlined diving). But itβs 1 size too big. :( Because I insisted (stupidly) that Iβm a medium instead of a small. So itβs not snug and sometimes it pushes me up at the shallow. So I need to carry more weight that normal.
So if Aqua Lung stumbled upon this post, and would kindly let me exchange it for a smaller size, please do not hesitate to contact me.
(2) Regulator β love my light weight mikron.
(3) Octopus β Alternate Air Source β after the expensive yet unserviceable Airsource 3 failed me.
(4) Dive Computer β an upgrade from Suunto from the bad Mosquito I had
(5) Force Fins β Iβve been getting the funny looks from some purist divers. I was told to get sensible fins by a tech instructor. And Β another veteran diver told me to just build my legs to avoid getting cramps. Iβve been getting cramps on my last 2 dives.
(6) Dive Bag β have been with me for many good dive trips, but itβs a bit on the heavy side so Iβm considering getting a lighter one. I saw a Beauchat one that I love.
(7) Underwater Housing for Camera β got thisΒ after my Canon housing got flooded.
(8) Compact Camera β got this after I flooded by Canon G9.
(9) Video light β iβm selling this before I leave for RTW because I want to get a proper strobe and a much lighter video light, like the SOLA! when I come back next year.
These are just the major items, I have small stuff that I bring to dives that add to the weight I lug when I travelβlike wet lenses, masks, filters, pelican case, booties, wetsuits, etc.
I know a lot of you are non divers, and I know a lot of people are thinking about it. And I definitely think you should, especially if you live in a wonderful place like the Philippines.
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