Equipment Needed for Training

Listed below are the minimum equipment requirements for each of our classes. Should you not have your own set of equipment, or are missing any of the equipment listed below, we can provide you with high quality diving equipment from our rental department free of charge for the duration of your training. 

If you need assistance to purchase your own set of gear let us know and we will orient you regarding brands, sizes, types of gear and configuration options as well as trusted retailers. 

 

Equipment needed for Open Water / Open Circuit Courses (Sidemount, ABC, etc…)

  • Two regulators (or more if using more cylinders) with all needed hoses (Long hose 7ft/2m, Stages 40inch/1m)
  • Submersible Pressure gauges as needed
  • BCD/Harness with sufficient lift
  • Thermal protection suitable for dive environment
  • Suitable weight system
  • Dive computer
  • Mask and redundant mask
  • Spool and DSMB
  • Cutting Device
  • Fins, booties, hood
  • Light (Canister or handheld)

 

Equipment needed for CCR Rebreather Courses in Open Water (MOD I, MOD II)

These courses require the same equipment listed in Open Water / Open Circuit plus the following items:

  • CCR Rebreather unit (if you need a rental let us know in advance)

Equipment needed for Overhead / Open Circuit Courses:

  • Two regulators (or more if using more cylinders) with all needed hoses (Long hose 7ft/2m, Stages 40inch/1m)
  • Submersible Pressure gauges as needed
  • BCD/Harness with sufficient lift
  • Thermal protection suitable for dive environment
  • Suitable weight system
  • Dive computer
  • Mask and redundant mask
  • Fins, booties, hood, gloves (if needed) Same as above
  • One primary light
  • Two backup lights
  • One primary reel. One safety spool (150ft). 2x Jump spools (for full cave level)
  • Two Cutting Devices
  • Wetnotes
  • One pigtail containing at least three line arrows, and four cookies

 

Equipment needed for CCR Rebreather Courses in the Overhead (CCR Cave)

These courses require the same equipment listed in Overhead / Open Circuit plus the following items:

  • CCR Rebreather unit (if you need a rental let us know in advance)

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