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Scuba Equipment

Estimated Expenses

Required gear

  • Mask $50 - $100
  • Snorkel $35 - $50
  • Fins $50 - $190
  • Booties $50 - $90
  • Weight belt  with weights (10% body weight + 8lbs total) $20 - $100
  • Dive watch or Bottom timer $20 - lots
  • Gloves-preferably thick ones $15 - $30
  • Wet suit-1/4 inches (6.5mm) minimum thickness $150 - $850
  • Hood or Hooded Vest $25 - $100
  • Buoyancy Compensator $250 - $500
  • Regulator with depth and pressure gauge and extra second stage (octopus) $250 - $1500
  • Dive knife or other cutting device $30 - $130
  • Dive light $25 - $100
  • Dive slate $5 - $30

This list is provided to assist students in planning and anticipating expenses. These are estimated costs and may be different for your area. Many dive shops have package deals available for rental or purchase that may offer significant savings on a basic equipment package.