Author Topic: Newbie here... (Read 1776 times)

ahtap · « **on:** July 30, 2010, 10:35:56 AM »

Salam & good morning..

Hello senior members.. sifu2.. and fellow members. I just got my OWD licence last month. Done it at Tenggol Island. I am planning to make this hobby as an active one. I dont know how to swim neither floating. I am planning to take swimming lesson as well. For the time bening.. i spend most of water time at PADE Shah Alam.

Ok.. sorry for the short notice but I just got my membership approved this morning. Just a quick one. I am planning to get some diving gear at MIDE today. Since budget is not an issue for now (baru dapat rezeki tergolek).. what do you think i can get with rM3k over there?

I hope sifu can help me out.

Thanks..

Narco · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2010, 01:07:49 PM »

Welcumm.. RM3k is more than enough i pressume.

Dive safe and take up swimming as it will help at times

tulip · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2010, 01:48:43 PM »

i think nowadays can get a lot.. but prioritize la. ermm.. maybe get a good dive comp first, and the rest of your gears.. take your time exploring your options

some tips.. dun just go for prices you may regret making purchases simply because they are cheap

. a good fit is important (especially for wetsuits, fins, mask etc

Don Isse · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2010, 02:33:00 PM »

Welcome Ahtap...

Ketam · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2010, 06:59:08 PM »

Welcome to the forum..... congrats on the certification and rezki tergolek hehehehe

Anyhow Ketam suggest getting basic gear such as Mask, Fin and dive comp first. Your own regulator are also a good idea at the moment. Wet suit should be next.

Mask and fin are very subjective and personal, you are never going to be happy with rented ones. Dive comp are vital safety equipment and they are rarely available for rental. Your own regs so that you know its usage and maintenance history. Wet suit because everybody pees in theirs hehehehe.

BCD if you have balance cash (you can rent them anywhere), DSMB is also a key equipment. Choose wisely and do not buy on impulse. Try and ask the other forumers on their views. Ketam's 1/2 cent view hehehe

chikanoz · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2010, 07:21:05 PM »

welcome ahtap..u go booth rec & tec and see Katak Pink...u can buy anyting with ur budget...see u at Mide

ahtap · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:32:35 PM »

Thanka all for yur warm welkom. Today first time shopping for diving gear. I bought the following..

1. Tusa Mask & snorkel
2. Bare wetsuit
3. Bootie

I cant decide on either Cressi Reaction or Aqualung Slingshot or Mares Avanti Quattro.

Anyone can help?

I am still dont know weather should buy BCD + reg set or not. Kalo simpan duit lama2.. kompem habis ni.

Narco · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2010, 09:32:55 PM »

Quote from: ahtap on July 30, 2010, 08:32:35 PM

Thanka all for yur warm welkom. Today first time shopping for diving gear. I bought the following..

1. Tusa Mask & snorkel
2. Bare wetsuit
3. Bootie

I cant decide on either Cressi Reaction or Aqualung Slingshot or Mares Avanti Quattro.

Anyone can help?

I am still dont know weather should buy BCD + reg set or not. Kalo simpan duit lama2.. kompem habis ni.

ahtap, how much u spend for all items u bought?

On fins matters, my choice is Avanti quattro.

ahtap · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:36:29 AM »

1. Tusa Mask & snorkel = RM299
2. Bare wetsuit = RM333
3. Bootie Akano high cut = RM74

Narco · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2010, 02:55:14 AM »

Not bad..

ahtap · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2010, 03:51:41 AM »

What about Atomic Aquatics Split Fins? I saw lots of good review on it. Is it better than the Mares Quattro?

I am totaly confuse...

Narco · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:24:18 AM »

both are good choice. That depends on personal preference. Try it, u might like both. I'm currently using atomic full foot and satisfied with it.

chikanoz · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:44:07 AM »

ahtap..for beginner better don't use split fins...better u find another fins..mares or cressi is good too...

Kzrul · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2010, 07:30:56 AM »

there's a stall selling quite cheap jacket bcd..... i can't remember the brand..... the price RM 700..... but to those familiar will notice the material used agak kasar sket....... the location... as you enter the main hall turn right ti end of the corner..... their stall also displaying Mares Icon HD... happy hunting..... but for Mares items.... you can also go to Eco Divers' stall.... i can help to cut the price......hahahhahawau....

ahtap · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2010, 11:54:09 PM »

I have completed my shopping. It went more than my budget but i ma happy with what i bought.

This is what i bought for the last 3 days.. :glasses 9:

Day 1
1. Tusa Mask & snorkel
2. Bare wetsuit
3. Akano high cut bottie

Day 2
1. Mares Quattro Fin
2. Tusa Glove
3. Surface Marker sousage buoy
4. 5 Litre Dry Bag
5. IST Mesh Bag
6. Mares Abbys 22 Regulator + Mares Rover Octopus + Mares Mission 2 Console
7. Mares Cruise Regulator Bag

Day 3
1. Mares Cruise Roller Bag
2. IST Mask Pouch

Kopak... Kopak.... Bulan ni aku makan pasir and pegi keja jalan kaki aje.

ckchong · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2010, 07:23:38 AM »

yesterday about 5.30 all mares iteam 50% off

.....

Narco · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2010, 08:34:49 AM »

Hehe.. that was when i left. Cannot tahan, takut poket burst.

ahtap · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2010, 12:48:44 PM »

I was there till it was closed. Wanna wait till the last minute buying but end up no size availabe for the rash guard. But i managed to secure the Mares bag with a very good price. The other items remained the same as the price I bought on the earlier day.

Newbie here...