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[Gravybird]

^^ what he said ^^ 

And as I am only in this sport a year, do a lot of reading, and asking before you buy. It will save you from buying the same things twice. (I am learning the hard way)

There is always great deals to be had buying used stuff, but that can be risky too.

look into the future, and if you think you might want to get into tech diving, than don't waste a ton of money on rec stuff, unless of course you have a ton of disposable income, than buy two of everything ;D