What gear do I need? How much does it cost?

As already indicated, don’t buy any gear before you join Clydebank Sub Aqua Club. There are plenty of Club members who will be pleased to advise you on the gear which is right for you. However, here is a guide to the gear you will eventually need and a suggested order of purchase. (Spring 2008)

The price range is quite considerable. The most expensive is NOT necessarily the best. This is why it is important to seek advice from other members of the Diving Club before you buy anything. Of course the list is not complete as there are many "accessories" depending on your underwater interests, eg Photography, Archeology, Marine Biology etc.

Once you have bought the gear, if you maintain it and take care of it, then it will last for years.

There are several reputable Retailers in the Glasgow area, and of course, you could buy through the Internet. This is fine, but if local business is not supported they may “go-under”, then where will we buy those last minute essential “bits & pieces” which suddenly need replacing!!?? Where will we buy air fills? Where will we get our cylinders tested when required !!??

The good news is that most Diving Retailers will do their best to meet Internet prices.

vivid male Cuckoo Wrasse                                              Graeme Hollinsworth at St.Abbs

                                                                                              (ask him about the Octopus!!?)

The equipment was not quite as sophisticated in 1987 as it is in 2008. This was pre-Dive Computers and pre-Digital Cameras. However did we managed!?