How much does it cost to get certified and to rent equipment for each trip? I was thinking about possibly asking for the folks to pay for me to get certified for christmas.
Crazy?
Usually it runs about $450 to get an open water class which is good for 60’. You’ll need to purchase fins, mask, forget the snorkel about $125 for decent equip. You’ll probably need booties $50.00. Gear rental per dive for bc, tanks, weightbelt would run an easy $110. Usually, people get everything but the tank and reg. to travel and just rent tanks and reg. I would only recommend you purchasing as little as possible till you get about 20 dives and still want to consider the sport. You probaly need to take a class and find someone who is willing to share gear with you and take you under and show you what you don’t learn in classes. Around here dark water diving is a little more intense if you’re not completely comfortable with your gear and abilities.
If you’re thinking about diving offshore you’ll need to take the EAN class $195 for longer bottom times. Don’t let the costs of the sport change your mind it can be very rewarding and addictive.
Check out scubaboard.com for all your questions. Tons of info on that. Don’t rush out and buy any piece of gear without researching and trying first. I wasted some money like most before learning what was actually needed!!!
Don’t forget to add in fuel for each dive trip as well. For a complete setup, you are looking around 3500-4500 USD.