How much is a full scuba kit?
When purchasing a complete set of new gear, expect the bill to be around $1000 – $2000. Of course, it varies depending on whether you are buying low end or high end items.
How much is scuba gear worth?
A basic set includes a mask, snorkel, fins, exposure suit, regulator and BCD, and the price for a set of mid-range equipment should total at around $1,000 to $1,500, not including a computer.
How deep can you dive without decompression stops?
40 metres/130 feet
There’s a bit of physics and physiology involved in a full explanation, but the short answer is: 40 metres/130 feet is the deepest you can dive without having to perform decompression stops on your way back to the surface.
What dive gear should I buy?
The main pieces of gear you will need to go scuba diving are:
- Mask.
- Buoyancy control device.
- Octopus (regulators, gauges and connecting hoses)
- Scuba air tank.
- Dive computer.
- Weighs & belt.
- Exposure suit.
- Fins.
Do I need my own scuba gear?
Usually it is not necessary to own any of your own scuba gear to start diving or to go on diving trips. However, in some remote areas and on liveaboards (which have limited space for storing gear) you may be required to have at least your own basics – mask, snorkel, fins and wetsuit.
Why scuba diving is expensive?
If you only dive one week of the year in exotic locations then the per dive cost will naturally be a lot higher. The issue (not really a problem) with diving is that there is always a higher level than the one you are on, which can be very tempting but also requiring more training, travel and equipment.
Do aluminum scuba tanks expire?
While wrong, many dive shops agree that a properly cared for aluminum tank has a service life of about 20 years. In reality, aluminum tanks by engineering can withstand the stress of 100000 refills or 10000 hydrostatic tests. In effect, this means the tank will last an enormously long time.
Where can I buy dive equipment in New Zealand?
All of the leading dive equipment brands such as Scubapro, Waterproof, Uwatec, Custom Divers are available in our store online and at the New Zealand Diving Centre so you can shop with confidence Whether you hire or purchase you need to have the confidence the gear you use is right for you.
What do you sell in the dive shop?
Our store carries massive stocks of all diving products; fins, masks, snorkels, dive computers, BCDs, regulators, dive watches, wet suits, underwater lights, underwater cameras, dry suits, dive accessories and savings on complete dive equipment packages.
Is this wetsuit a 10/10 from dive gear?
My partner loves his wetsuit it fits him perfectly and keeps him warm everytime he goes diving…. so yes it’s a 10/10 from us…. Thank you Dive gear for all your hardworking and excellent Customer service… Need Help?