[BigBen]

Originally Posted by subzero

Hi Guys,

To start off, thank you for taking the time to answer my questions.

I know that it would be a good idea for me to buy small personal diving items, such as a mask, snorkel, fins and boots and will need to try these first to see what I like, but what are your expert recommendations on these items.

It's worth getting your own mask as fit is important. Any one that fits regardless of price will do the job fine. I like the ones with a good field of view and low volume but it is a personal thing. Once again fit is the important thing

Snorkel is useful for snorkeling and is a requirement on PADI courses (IIRC) but no use when diving so just get a cheap one.

Boots are much the same, just try some on and see what fits. I had some nice Mares ones until I left them in the dunk tank.

Fins - I'd just borrow some for now and try a few different ones out. Subzero you don't need to spend very much but some people love their £100+ fins.