First thing to do is join! Wreake Valley fees are only £20 per annum, Bsac fee's for a new member are £52 per annum with a host of benifits. Read more....

Choice of suit all depends on water temperature, usually a dry-suit is required for UK diving. These range in price from £370 - £1400, a good deal can be found on Ebay and advice from us would given. Read More....

Stab jackets start around £170 for a Cresi. As mentioned Ebay is a fantastic source for second hand goods and £120 would be a realistic cost for a quality stab jacket.

The regulator and cylinder are very important and advice is important before purchase. As the regulator is "life support" buying second hand would require cost for a service to be added to the price. Read More.... Cylinders  Regulators

Diving at Stoney Cove in the winter needs excellent thermal underwear. Between £100 and £160 should be allowed for this often overlooked aspect of kit. A good hood and gloves is a must as well, allow £20 - £30 for each of these items.

Computers are important; a Suunto Gekko for £170 is a good choice. Fins, mask and snorkel can be found at very reasonably prices at your local dive shop.