Absolute best cave diving equipment

[ResQCaveDiver]

I am searching for the absolute best cave diving equipment that money can buy, if it was not a concern.

I want to know what drysuit, wetsuit, underclothing, BCD, back plate, harness, fins, mask, torches, sensors, computers, communication gear, rebreather, etc...
Which rebreather is being used by navy rescue divers and SEALS? I heard Draeger, but which model?

I am trying to obtain a number of opinions on this topic! Your input is much appreciated.
Lastly, I want to get my friend certified for cave diving who is recommended in the United States for instruction and why?

Best,

Chad

[jj1987]

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[Line Squirrel]

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[ResQCaveDiver]

What time is dinner?

[Oceanus]

Q) what's the best car? the best food? the best color? ...

A) It Depends

educate yourself. use the search function (and Google) to brush up on the equipment options. Get training and experience so you know what's best for you (and be able to explain your decisions)

[swadiver]

Mark 16 mixed gas CCR made by Carleton Technologies about $70000, The Draeger LAR V O2 rebreather is out there if your into shallow water cave diving only

[ResQCaveDiver]

Mark 16 mixed gas CCR made by Carleton Technologies about $70000, The Draeger LAR V O2 rebreather is out there if your into shallow water cave diving only

Where may I find more info on Carleton Technologies and the Mark 16?

[Nix]

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you Kelly. I believe the right hand is in fact the superior piece of communication equipment. I find it allows for greater dexterity for those really complex messages. ;o)

[aainslie]

This whole thread really cracks me up.

I have:

A rebreather

Three sidemount rigs

Two backmount rigs

Two single tank setups (I still occasionally use a recreational BC).

Etc etc. I use ALL of them. Depends on the dive.

It's just funny to me to think that someone thinks there's a "best" piece of dive gear.

For a comparison, look at Formula 1. I know you guys don't follow it much, but much of the car changes EVERY RACE depending on temperatures, max speed, corners etc.

ONE piece of advice - fancier is not necessarily better, especially in the caves. This is a serious KISS environment. I use Aqualung Titan regs for example, after endless hassles with my technologically fantascit but ridiculously finnicky Apeks 200's. The Titans cost 1/2 as much and are far more reliable.