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From: waag@trwrb.UUCP (Timothy M. Waag)
Newsgroups: net.rec.scuba
Subject: Equipment Recommendations Needed
Message-ID: <939@trwrb.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 30-Oct-84 21:38:19 EDT
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Posted: Tue Oct 30 21:38:19 1984
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Organization: TRW EDS, Redondo Beach, CA
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<lobster monster>

I am interested in purchasing the following scuba equipment:

   regulator
   gauage/control cluster
   bc and backpack
   tank(s)
   alternate air supply

I plan on purchasing the items new, although I would appreciate any
feedback regarding which items may be "safely" purchased second hand.
Any recommendations regarding which brands/models of the above would
be appreciated.

Also, I have heard that mail order scuba gear is available.  Does anyone
have a company name, telephone number or address?  Has anyone successfully
purchased scuba gear via mail order? (or unsuccessfully?).  ANY HELP WOULD
BE APPRECIATED (NOTE: I admit to laziness and have not begun a detailed
equipment evaluation, although I have visited several local shops recently
for that purpose).

Also, any recommendations on dive shops in the Los Angeles area for purchase
and/or recommendations on equipment may also be helpful.

Thanks "in advance" (of course!)

Tim Waag
213.372-4269
213.535-3580
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