Octi vs. Spare Air

[DiveCaptDean]

Brian,
I think yo have a very healthy approach to diving and your equipment purchases. There is nothing wrong with asking questions..I promise you that some of the people on the site will give you a little smack if you mis-speak..They are only trying make a point. It is done in a friendly matter. Its good that you dont take it personally. You will find..1) that they pick up on everything, and 2) that they give crap about it because they care. We all love the sport. Keep in mind a couple of things. You will find that you worries about air consumption will settle after a short while of diving. It will become natural to keep a close eye on your air, it will eventually come to a point where you will know how much air you have at any point during your dive, give or take a couple hundred psi without looking. Never skimp when it comes to purchasing equipment. Its an expensive sport...for good reason...we are breathing under water here....

Do you research on your equipment.. keep an eye on what other people that are diving in matching environments are using. ask questions..read...etc. There are a lot of great products out there. Spend your money on the core basics...save your money when it comes to the fun frilly stuff.

Dive dive dive dive ....thats how you get better
Have fun
Dean