The costs of scuba diving equipment can easily run over $1,000 dollars. Although renting is always an option, for a diver that is developing a long term interest in this sport, purchasing is worth your while, not just in money but also in
quality of your scuba equipment.Without going into pros and cons of renting vs buying scuba diving equipment, let's talk about various types of scuba equipment that you should consider buying and how much you should budget for spending on them.
Mask: a mask can range from $20 to $150.00 dollars. A mask has relatively little travel inconvenience compared to other scuba equipment so packing it in a suitcase and walking around in it will not be a big challenge.
Snorkel: They should not run you more than $50.00, and lower end will be around $17.00
Fins: Although they are not as easy to pack as a pair of snorkels, they range from $30 to $150.00 and are more affordable than many other scuba diving equipment.
Regulator: They range from $150 - $500, sometimes even more and are at higher end of price range than other scuba equipment.
Exposure suits: They vary according to type (ie wetsuit vs drysuit). Check here for types and prices.
BC: Typically from $150 to $500.00 and like regulators, are also at high end of price range than other scuba diving equipment.
Weights: $1.70 a pound.
Tanks: Between $100 to $400.
Remember, last two are heavier to carry around than others. We recommend buying tanks and weights last, and others before as they are less expensive, and easier to pack and travel with.
