Gear

When it comes to taking the level one course, there is plenty of gear out there and not all of it is the best. So for the classes in the northeast, this is the list of gear that I would recommend to make your experience much better.

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Wetsuit:

Freediving / spearfishing specific wetsuit is best. They are much warmer, as well as more flexible which makes you much more comfortable while diving. 

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Fins:

This gets trickier. I highly recommend spending just a little extra to make it much better. If you are a bigger person with very strong legs, then most stuff you can find will get you through the class. If you don't fit into that category, I'd focus on figuring out more about what will work for you. If you have poor ankle flexibility, smaller legs, or you are a taller person, I would look for softer fins. For plastics, I recommend Salvimar 151's, Seac Motus, or the Spearpro Genesis. I would not recommend  Mako fins or anything that's way to stiff.

Fiberglass, I would recommend Spearpro, or worst case, Leaderfins.

Carbons, I would aim more for the ones with warranty and superior options. Those being Cetma, Alchemy, or Meandros X-pro fins.

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Snorkel:

A simple J snorkel is best. Too often I have students coming into the class with a purge valve and these are always the snorkels that break during the class and then have a bad time. Simpler is better when it comes to buying a snorkel.

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Mask: 

Low volume and a good fit are the two best things to look for. If it's pushing on your sinuses or upper nose, then it doesn't fit that well. You want something that doesn't push super hard on your face. Clear lenses are always the best.

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Weight Belt:

Rubber weight belts are better than nylon. Don't get one with soft weights. We dive completely vertical, so you don't want the weight opening the velcro on your belt and then hitting you in the face.

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For Spearfishing course, we also add gloves as a required piece of equipment, but honestly, a pair of gardening gloves is more than enough.