I mentioned it in passing on this page:
http://grumman581.googlepages.com/scuba-certification

Now, the real thing that needs to be added is how to *select* dive
gear... The act of just *buying* it is easy...

 Try my equipment pictures.

 Might could be something there you could use.

I thought you guys had a FAQ.

? Hose routing is horrible

It doesn't much matter - Mike Ange and Joe Odom are going to sell this
guy a nice Draeger with lessons, and then upgrade him to an Inspiration
in a year.

Wouldn't that be nice.  Then again, if it weren't for posts like this, we'd
have no scuba things to write about at all.

Pay no attention to Star on this one . . . well, think about what she said,
but also consider the type of diving you'll  be doing.  Most divers do
better with a computer, contents gauge and compass in a console than with a
standard gauge set.  If you're going to get a computer, get a nitrox capable
one.  It'll probably save you money in the long run.  If you will stick your
hands into holes in rocks, lobstering, spearfishing, etc., anything that
mounts on your wrist will be a problem.

My console is clipped off like Star's contents gauge is.  I like it there,
but there are other options.  My previous one ran across my chest and
clipped to my right side chest D ring.  I could read the computer no hands
and it was as close and trim as what I have now.  One day, I may change
back.

Agreed on both points.  I have a Mk 2 and a Mk 20.  Both of them work well.
If I were to do Scuba Pro again, I'd probably chose the Mk 25 because it can
be adjusted externally.  If I were buying a new regulator right now, I'd
look closely at the Apex line.  Last time I looked, it was considerably less
expensive than the Scuba Pros and of comparable quality.  YMMV.  I
absolutely agree that it's a good idea to match our alternate to your first
stage and, if Star had thought of it, she would have said that your
secondary/alternate should be of the same quality as your primary.  She, and
I, will be using that alternate in an emergency since both of us are set up
to donate the primary.

We also agree that the alternate should be on a bungee necklace under your
chin.  For my money, it's one of the best ideas the technical dive community
ever came up with.

I'll bet Star wishes she'd talked to you before you bought your BCD.  I know
I do.  Too late.

Lee

OK, I'm on the wrong coast of Florida and down a 6 pack plus a couple of
Captain Morgans, so I'm in a receptive mood.  I'll give this project a try.
What I won't do is dictate a specific configuration.  If I'm going to do
this, I want a balanced presentation, discussing different options and
presenting the pros and cons.  I like pretty pictures.

So, here's the deal.  If you guys will provide information, pictures,
discussion, etc. on gear configurations for various conditions, I'll try to
put together something that will be a boon to new divers without being
dogmatic.  No promises except I'll give it a try.

Since contributions should (I hope) include pictures, it's probably  best to
send them to me directly.  Drop the number from the e-mail address shown for
this message and you have my real one.  Forget, but use a subject I'll
recognize as part of this project and I'll still get the message.  Forget
both and your contribution will probably go to my trash like everthing else
I don't recognize as valuable.

Lee

"Star" <lclee1@gmail.com> pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:

No sense re-inventing the wheel.  http://www.newdiver.com/

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.