r/scubaGear

So I’ve tried the zeos and found it pushed my head forward too much on the surface, I’ve been told the zen is a lot better.

Any experiences? Before I jump in and order a nx zen deluxe

Hello! I am trying to buy a dry suit for SCUBA in Ireland. I am based in Galway but am willing to travel to try stuff on and make sure it's the right one for me. Any recommendations?
Thank you!

Hey everyone, I’m visiting LA for a week - end of May and I’ve always wanted to try scuba diving for the first time.

I’m a complete beginner with zero experience. What’s the best way to get started? Are there beginner-friendly one day courses or discovery dives around LA/SoCal?

Also:

How much do they usually cost?

Any dive school recos?

Would appreciate any tips, things to avoid, or what you wish you knew before your first dive. Thanks!

I’m looking for a small, lightweight computer for <$400 US (i.e., please not Shearwater). I realize many people value big screens, but I would strongly prefer as small as possible within my price range. I don’t need air integration, color screen, or anything fancy — I’m a beginner/vacation diver — but I’d like to be able to set it for nitrox, and it seems like consensus these days is with Bühlmann ZHL16C.

The Mares Sirius L looks to be the best fit so far, and there are Mares repair shops in the (inland, non-US) city I live in, which would be convenient. But unfortunately I can’t find any reviews: https://www.mares.com/en/product/sirius-l-414180

Has anyone used the Sirius L or have thoughts on it? Or do you have any alternative suggestions I should check out? I did consider a Zoop since it’s a very popular suggestion for beginners, but it is just way too big for me to be happy with.

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out to this community for some advice. I don’t dive myself, but my wife (62F) is an avid scuba diver and absolutely loves being underwater.

Lately, she’s mentioned that her cardiopulmonary fitness isn't quite what it used to be when she was younger. She still has a deep passion for diving, but I can tell the physical exertion is starting to take a toll on her. I’ve been trying to think of ways to make her underwater explorations a bit easier and less taxing so she can continue doing what she loves.

While browsing here, I saw a few people recommending the LEFEET underwater scooter. I’m considering getting one for her as a gift, but since I’m not a diver, I wanted to ask the experts:

Would a LEFEET scooter actually be helpful for someone in her situation? Is it easy for an older diver to handle, or does it add unnecessary complexity/weight to the dive?

Any insights, experiences, or alternative suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!