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I own something like this. It's 1 am or I would dig them out of the closet to get the brand. Very comfortable. Can wear without fins if you're on sand. The tall ankle helps keep sand off your feet for when you take them off to put shoes on to drive. The sole isn't overly thick, but walking across rocks shouldn't bother you. They also prevent fin rub.

https://www.amazon.com/Cressi-Minorca-3mm-black-12/dp/B00FS5RPIM/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?_encoding=UTF8&c=ts&dchild=1&keywords=Diving+Boots&qid=1623215266&s=outdoor-recreation&sr=1-4&ts_id=14805692011

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>on amazon but more expensive and comes with 18650 batteries i just use that on with 2 26650

I got an Orcatorch D550 dive light for about 80 bucks and it's really nice!

If that's out of your price range, this one is only $40 and it's been reliable so far!

There's amazing diving all around, and honestly the DMs don't want to dive bad spots any more than you do, so be optimistic about great diving all the way.

I stayed in Samui which is about an hour by boat from Koh Tao, but they share a lot of similar dive sites. It's also a bigger island with more to do when you're not diving. (Yak fighting anyone?)

If you end up on Samui, LSD (lamui scuba divers) is a really great shop. Theyre a small outfit, and they primarily work with other companies boats; so they'll get you to the best sites on the nicest boats they can, and kinda create a bespoke dive trip for you.

I seriously can't give high enough praise. Ask for Clive.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2314594-d2108695-Reviews-Lamai_Scuba_Divers-Maret_Ko_Samui_Surat_Thani_Province.html

Once you ditch your bathing suit / board shorts for proper dive undergarments, you'll never go back. They don't have zippers, tie strings, pockets, etc. to uncomfortable press into you.

Diving in a bathing suit under a wetsuit is like have bunched up sweaty boxers jammed in your crotch the entire dive.

I have a couple pairs of these shorts and similar tops and love them. They're basically super soft ~1.5mm fleece. They make a 3mm wetsuit dive like a 5mm and dry super fast. Great for very warm dives or when snorkeling.

https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Mens-Reactor-2-1-5mm-Shorts/dp/B0787WXMC9

https://www.amazon.com/ONeill-Mens-Reactor-2-1-5mm-Wetsuit/dp/B0757H7G1W/ref=sr_1_3?crid=32HIQU1KDIHTZ&keywords=O%27Neill+Men%27s+Reactor+top&qid=1660064392&sprefix=o%27neill+men%27s+reactor+top%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-3

Start with tegadrem on the wound area make sure it’s sealed. Add in rubber dish washing or house cleaning gloves and seal the top well with layers and something like petroleum jelly. Or a bulkier route would be a cast cover glove : https://www.amazon.com/UpGoing-Waterproof-Protector-Fingers-Surgery/dp/B07JKQB75G

I just got the AKASO EK7000 for on Amazon for $75 (for snorkeling). It has worked well so far. The camera isn't amazing but it's good enough for what I need. Also, I don't have to worry about breaking it cause it is so cheap.

Bought my daughter one of these off Amazon, it's a GoPro knockoff made by Akaso for 1/4 of the cost. Probably not gonna last forever but it works pretty well for a budget starter camera.

I have that exact model. It's an Innovative Concepts Magnetic Dive slate.

You can find one online like in Amazon.

trying to get decent inexpensive video lights. saw Trustfire on Amazon for about $150. are these any good? TrustFire DF50 Scuba Diving Light, 6500 Lumens Video Camera Photography Dive LED Flashlight, USB Rechargeable Torch, 70M Underwater, Super Bright, with Violet Red White Lights, 21700 Battery Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNGF5WT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_6VA5GRNJ4X0MZKK17NWF

I work in a diveshop, and you need to be careful with those. Like any mask, cheap means worse. If you get the cheap version of these masks it'll get foggy and you won't enjoy it.

If you get a good one though, they can be very nice!

I personally recommend the Aria QR+. Quite expensive, but you won't get any issues with them (provided you have the right size)

Like this?

Mares X-Vision Ultra Liquidskin Mask https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088G22SD5/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_CC03H0WZD0HF63WD33RE?psc=1

Couple more styles here https://www.divestock.com/mares-x-vision-ultra-liquidskin-mask

I would recommend boots like these. Durable, comfortable and dry relatively quickly.

https://www.amazon.ca/Sport-Wetsuits-Premium-Neoprene-Zipper/dp/B000V9P73U/ref=asc_df_B000V9P73U/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292996048683&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18273868273988284552&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvq...

Just FYI but standard superglue is mildly toxic and really shouldn't be used for that, although I absolutely did exactly that when I put my finger through an AC vent and degloved the tip while cooking Thanksgiving dinner years ago.

Talking with a doctor* months later he pointed out that they use Dermabond which is stupidly expensive and usually requires a prescription to get your hands on and is pretty close to Vetbond which is a bit easier to get

• Not that kind of doctor.

Well the low cut socks will not work well anyway. I have a similar fin from Cressi and had the socks and the heel strap slipped up and rubbed a spot on my heel that hurt for a month.

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I have a set of these and they work great with my Cressi's so something similar will work. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ETLBPLE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1

But if the fins are too big when you put your foot in now they will be too big with a boot, 3 mil doesn't add much too it at all.

I know Amazon sucks eggs but I bought this one before a trip to Mexico and it works really well for me https://www.amazon.com/ZMZ-DIVE-Adjustable-Food-Grade-Freediving/dp/B07DN9WY46/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=zmz+dive+snorkel&qid=1594041497&sprefix=ZMZ+DIVE&sr=8-4

I took a gamble (not really, you can just return them if they fail) and went for some supposedly 18000 lumen lights from China off Amazon and they are very bright and do the trick for me. One can easily spend $1000+ on a dive lights so $70/each is a great deal if they work. I just made sure to add silicon grease to the threads to make sure no leaks occurred -- I've used them a few times now and they are very bright indeed. I like that I can simply replace the rechargable batteries if they start to hold less of a charge. The only thing they don't have that more expensive lights typically have is a consistent output as the batteries are drained. Professional lights will maintain the same brightness throughout their use whereas these dim as the batteries drain. But I'm not filming for Blue Planet III so that kind of consistency isn't necessary; all I need is that for any short period of video that the lighting is consistent, and it is (the fade occurs over hours of their use and I only use them for short bursts). In other words, you would notice a difference between the first few shots and the last few shots if you were in the exact same spot for the entire dive with the exact same brightness setting, but given that lighting characteristics will change depending on where you are at any given moment in the dive it's not noticeable for me. Plus you can always start with the lowest output and increase it as time goes on to compensate, which is what I do since the lights at full charge are usually too bright at the brightest setting.

I do not. I just looked at my last purchases.

Edit: the light is sold by Mcoplus Digital

Venidice 40m/130ft Rechargeable... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071H62LQ4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

and the tray is listed as currently unavailable.

Well, basically it's getting in to scuba dive/snorkel/freedive from the shore rather than a boat. I live in Northern California so the water is cold the shore tends to be rocky. Also the entries on the rough side (surf, obstacles, etc..) Because of this I prefer heavier duty wetsuit boots and fins with spring straps since you may want to out your fins on in the water once your chest deep.

These are my current boots:

SEAC 6mm Super-Stretch Zippered... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D0T4C5M?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They are comfy for me, have a heavy sole and are pretty cheap since I usually only get a year or two out of a set of boots.

totally with you on extending! opens up so many more possibilities if you're willing to give up some stability.

i use this guy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZOEFNWW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

not sure if it's still too big for you, but i find it to be a nice balance between extendability length and size when retracted.

This doesn't answer your question, but personally we use something really similar to this

The scariest part is if we decide to transfer the camera. I keep the wrist band quite tight on my wrist and was not afraid to drop it at a moment's notice, and in fact I did drop it a couple of times. I was really focused on making sure my partner had enough air and was doing okay and all those routine checks and just dropped it a few times.

I'm not sure what your motivation is to be hands free. You shouldn't be compensating your buoyancy with your hands and you shouldn't be touching anything, unless you are thinking about holding a light or thinking of emergency situations. But for an emergency situation you can just drop the camera if it's on a wristband and not worry about it. I could see advantages to being hands-free, but I think I'd personally prefer having a hand mount.

(Our diving instructor let us use the gopro on the last dive because we had finished the training and it was just us and him because the other couple had left, so he was able to keep a good eye on us and felt comfortable with it and we felt comfortable with it too.)

Fins are great for really moving around, and I would recommend them. In reality you dont need that extra propulsion to casually snorkel. I picked up a set of gear for around 50 last year and they work great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G7LX56Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also if you want great fins for a decent price here ya go...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0071B9FBG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

do you mean something like this? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003554ETA/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b2SsoWh_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=VVNT3K8PJS9TDDY62E0E&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=81891df0-d02c-5be3-9f5b-9783532bd209&pf_rd_i=...

Do you mean this type of stick? Is the fact that it floats a bad thing for diving?

https://www.amazon.com/ProFloat-Waterproof-Floating-compatible-Accessories/dp/B01DKOFZVQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1480474783&sr=8-7&keywords=GoPro+diving+stick

That's what I was thinking. Nearly all of them are okay to use at depth (often far deeper than I'll be going) but say that while snorkeling with it is okay, scuba diving is not. My only concern is that while short dives might be okay, longer dives in rapid succession might not be (that's why I threw in how long the dives will be in my edit).

I was thinking something like this but check out the description.