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theplatypusman
05-12-2005, 03:06 PM
Do you suggest bringing down a BC and reg, or just rent it on the island. I've heard some people have gotten good deals on equipment from the carribean but I am not sure Grenada will be the same. Also, do the charge you taxes on the gear when coming through customs?

Thanks
emt036
05-12-2005, 04:40 PM
I would recommend bringing down your own BC and reg. Not only will you save money in rental fees, but I just have an aversion to putting my mouth on a reg that's not likely been sterilized. (And I haven't even taken micro yet!)
I haven't seen any BC's/reg's for sale in the dive shops here - at most they have fins/masks/wetsuits, and the prices are not cheaper. The three times I have been through customs they have never charged me for my scuba gear, even when they knew I had it - they are mostly interested in computers/electronics. Unless you are a jerk to them, of course :-)

See also:
http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic27776.html
theplatypusman
05-12-2005, 04:44 PM
thanks
jaywalk81
05-12-2005, 05:25 PM
i think there is new forum that is dedicated to scuba diving. its not on valuemd, forgot where now but my friend is the moderator. i shall ask her when i see her.
emt036
05-12-2005, 06:26 PM
Actually, I was the admin of that site, and it was taken down. The leader of the club it was set up for had a different vision of leadership style, and the board was not utilized to it's potential. I just deleted it, as it was taking up lots of space on my web hosting account.
dallasdoll
05-12-2005, 06:42 PM
I cant find my PADI open water cert card....i lost it in my recent move...

I got it when i was 15 and used it ever since...and that was.. oh 15 years ago... so... what do i do now?
Do i need my card in order to dive there? any ideas how to get a replacement?

thanks
emt036
05-12-2005, 10:15 PM
Yeah, you will need your card to dive here. To order a replacement card, see:

http://www.padi.com/english/common/courses/replace/
https://www.padimembers.com/sforms/replacement/
johnb79
05-13-2005, 09:42 AM
Yeah, you will need your card to dive here. To order a replacement card, see:

http://www.padi.com/english/common/courses/replace/
https://www.padimembers.com/sforms/replacement/Two questions...

1) I haven't dove since I was in Guam and that was 4 years ago so are there refresher courses?

2) Anyone know a good place to get a good deal on a reg and BCD. I used to have a zeagle but I sold it so I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion. Thanks
emt036
05-13-2005, 10:53 AM
Two questions...

1) I haven't dove since I was in Guam and that was 4 years ago so are there refresher courses?

2) Anyone know a good place to get a good deal on a reg and BCD. I used to have a zeagle but I sold it so I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion. Thanks

1) Yup - they have a refresher course that includes pool time and an open water dive with an instructor.

2) Check with your local dive shop. LeisurePro (http://www.leisurepro.com/) is usually one of the cheaper online vendors, but I really wouldn't buy a BC without being able to try it on.
theplatypusman
05-13-2005, 12:25 PM
Ditto on the LeisurePro, and ditto on the trying on. Just try to find the same models in a local store, figure out your size, and then buy it on LeisurePro if you can.
johnb79
05-13-2005, 02:14 PM
Ditto on the LeisurePro, and ditto on the trying on. Just try to find the same models in a local store, figure out your size, and then buy it on LeisurePro if you can.Yeah I used to have a zegale ranger and I got it for around 400 like 6 years ago now its in the 500's inflation is a B*&ch oh well