Introduction to Scuba Diving PE 47

Potential Expenses for SCUBA Certification:

*CMF covers the following:
Certification cards
NAUI training materials (tables, log book, record folder)
CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration training materials
Air fills in Monterey (7 x $3.25)
Equipment support for training gear
Staff and Equipment transportation costs

The following equipment list is broken down into several sections:

Skin diving gear is your basic gear that you will use every time you go in the water. This gear must be purchased in order to insure consistency and familiarity. This equipment should last for several years, depending on the amount of use and care it receives.

SCUBA gear is needed for all pool sessions starting the 4th week of class, and all ocean dives. This gear can be purchased or rented. For safety reasons you should use the same equipment all semester long. Borrowed gear will need to be approved by the instructor. If your gear isn't functioning, you don't get in the water. If you decide to purchase this gear, keep in mind that it is life-support equipment, and maybe this is not the place to try and save a few extra dollars.

Ocean diving gear is what you will need on our ocean dives. This equipment, while required, is fairly standard and if you know any certified divers, you may be able to borrow some of these items. On the other hand, if you're going to be a diver, you might as well start getting all of the equipment together now.

Recommended Equipment and Extras are just that. These items will make your diving more enjoyable and some may extend the life of your basic equipment. These items can be added as the semester or your diving career goes on.

Scientific Diving Equipment includes gear that you might use to conduct research underwater. Slates are required for IDS 407 course.

Prices are estimates for budgeting; you may find better, you may pay more.

(note: weight for California diving should be approximately 10% of your body weight plus 5-10 pounds. Weight needs to be adjustable from pool to ocean.)

Exposure suit for expected environment, including hood
-Northern California diving = 6.5 or 7mm suit (or thicker) $250-525
-Moorea diving = full 3mm suit or more $100-300
-Suits or vest with attached hoods greatly increase warmth
-Custom suits are strongly recommended, especially for scientific diving
California course Sub-total: $486-1000
Moorea course Sub-total: $316-800

SCUBA Gear (required for pools and ocean dives)

Regulator with alternate air source $250-1500

*(Note: I would recommend buying a console that holds these gauges.)

Diving Gear Required for Ocean Dives

Timing device $35-250

Knife or cutting tool$30-130
Whistle$2-5
Slate$5-10
Dive lights -primary$40-80
-back-up$20-40

Sub-total:$222-815

Dive Bag (strongly recommended)$60-200
"Goodie" bag for holding mask, snorkel, fins, gloves$15-25
Equipment clips~$5 each
Save-a-dive kit (spare mask strap, fin strap, o-rings, snorkel keeper, etc.)$10-25
First Aid kit$15 and up

"Extras"

Dive Computer$200-1200
Dive skin (makes getting into wetsuits easier)$60-100
Lycra/Nylon socks, help getting into suit and booties)$10-12
Anti-fog solution, if you don't want to use your own (saliva)$3-5

"Scientific Diving Equipment"

Data slate$15+
Meter Tape$30
Collection nets, jars, bags
Surgical Tubing

If you have any questions about this list, or if you would like to discuss equipment options and recommendations, please contact the Diving Safety Office at:

510-642-1298 or Email Here