Absolute best cave diving equipment

[FW]

I wanted several opinions not just one. I like a variety of offerings.....it makes research much more interesting!

Thanks for your insight though.

what about the Draeger rebreather any idea what model it is that the Spec Ops use? How does it differ from the civilian model?

http://www.gue.com
http://www.halcyon.net/

[ResQCaveDiver]

it seems as though this forum has more jokesters than professionals....

Those that left serious answers, thank you.

[stairman]

All my gear is the best.To me anyway.

[Line Squirrel]

It'd be helpful if you gave some background information as to training and experience level.

Biography:
PADI certified in Wreck, Enriched Air, Rescue Diver, Deep Water, and Master Diver.

[temrich]

Biography:
PADI certified in Wreck, Enriched Air, Rescue Diver, Deep Water, and Master Diver.

Agreed!

[deepocean]

He dude,

It is obvious why everyone laughs. Take the time to read the forums and you know why.
There is no best 1 gear or gear brand. There are some good and some even better.

Read GUE's website. Read the threads here. Read read read. All you wanna know is in here.

it seems as though this forum has more jokesters than professionals....

Those that left serious answers, thank you.

[GNwes]

it seems as though this forum has more jokesters than professionals....

Those that left serious answers, thank you.

You ask a ridiculous question, you get ridiculous answers.

[Line Squirrel]

Agreed!

That came from his profile

[Oister]

http://salvodiving.com/
http://www.siltoutdiving.com/
and lets not forget if you need to find somewhere to dive http://tampadiving.com/index.asp
And if your in PA stop at http://www.adventurescubastore.com/ We are now the only authorized PA dealers of both the Megalodon and KISS Rebreathers.

[icestac]

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

Chad -

While this is a sport that is not for the faint of wallet, money will not make your dive safe. It will not get you out of the back of the cave when murphy hits. That being said, the best gear is the gear that you are familiar with, comfortable in, and comfortable using. We're all built differently and have slightly different variations of what is "natural" for us. By that I mean you want to be 100% comfortable with your gear at all times. If the best, most expensive piece of gear is awkward for you to use, then it is probably not right for you.

I would suggest finding an LDS that has a large inventory of gear that you can dive and try out. Get in with the shop and find an instructor. Find buddies that you get along with and see if they'll let you test dive some of their gear for a dive or two. If they're like a lot of us, they'll have more gear than they can dive in a (day, week, lifetime...) and probably won't have a problem letting you try it out and discuss the pros and cons with you before and afterwards. Look at how others configure their gear and find what is logical and natural to you.

Spend your money diving and getting the experience. Build your gear up one piece at a time after you have tried out different models from different manufacturers.

To your original question, you will find lots of posts on here (and maybe more on TDS) about gear and manufacturers. That will probably help you narrow in on some of the major brands to research (my personal favorites in alphabetical order are Dive Rite, OxyCheq, and Salvo).

Just remember, this is not a race and can be a very enjoyable and rewarding journey.

Have fun!
~Jeff

P.S. IF you REALLY have THAT MUCH MONEY. Then I am for sale as a dive buddy. You just need to stock up like Noah's ark -- two of everything. Oh yeah, living expenses, health benefits, and a pension.