LOL...the box is empty now.
Another question, is there any difference in certification between coral reef diving and freshwater spring diving? I'm asking because most divers I've been in contact with were diving in the one of million freshwater springs we have in Florida....but I want to dive and explore the coral reefs.
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Originally posted by AChiOAlumna
cashmoney...I tried to PM you, but YOUR BOX IS FULL!! 
Here's what I wrote you.... LOL
I'm actually in the midst of getting certified right now. I've done 3 of my 4 dives required to get your Open Water (OW) certification. I was supposed to get my 4th dive done yesterday, but the water conditions were really poor and we had to abort the dive.
As far as start-up, finding classes in your area will most likely be easy. Even the YMCA has classes!! Costs may include registration and class fees, rental of gear and boat fees. I was required to purchase the following:
Mask
Fins
Snorkel
Boots (for the fins)
Gloves (cold water dives)
What I rented (fees for rental were $45 + $100 deposit (refundable) which includes tank refills):
Wetsuit (7mm)
Hood
Regulator/Computer/Octopus (2nd/backup reg)
Weights
BCD
Hope this helps! My start up cost in totem was about $500...I plan to buy more equipment as I get certified and have the money (little by little)...
Any other questions? Feel free to PM me back!!
Jodi
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