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| Originally Posted by justme ok here goes i'm gonna start diving in the sea next year so wat extra kit should i have? i know i need to get a dsmb an a reel. but wat else?
thanks stu |
Get another reel and DSMB
No kidding you need a back up for this very important bit of kit even if it’s a DSMB with 10m of line attached and a weight on the end. Loosing your SMB and reel is very common and you should be in a position to deal with it. Using a mini C02 cylinder back up blob is a very good idea. As its only for emergencies you don’t spend a load of dash on C02 cylinders but being stressed after loosing your first blob you want a simple way to deploy your back up. If you are ascending and doing this shallow then normal reg/ mouth filing can be difficult at first.
Get the best torch you can afford and a Mini Q40 or better as a back up torch. Do not dive without a back up torch they save dives and save lives.
I have my one on my mask, as I might need both hands in a given situation and its handy to not have to hold the torch.
I would recommend a strobe for lost at sea use and a minimum of two cutting tools. I also recommend a spare mask as salt water stings like bugger after a while and being able to read your computer is usually essential. I can do it in fresh but not in salt water.
Sea sick pills
Apart form that your inland dive site kit should do fine.
ATB
Mark Chase