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BuckWild (5/14/2008)If your on a budget, try some things on in a shop, then look for deals on ebay. Lots of slightly used equipment on there. If you pick and choose you can save a lot of $$$ on the regs and BC! Mask, fins, wetsuit, etc..should bebought local. The cash you save on the bc and regs will pay for the other things.
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Not the best way to make friends with your local shop. IMHO you're life support (BC and regulators) should all be bought locally so that you know they are fully functional and safe, come with a warranty and have a place to be serviced. But if you really can only afford used gear it is important that you get it checked out by someone who knows what they are doing, most shops will do this for you for free. The best thing is to buy from someone who you know takes care of there stuff and has some knowledge of repairing it.