Some do it together with their OW certification. Some do it shortly after. Some do it after a year. Some never get it at all lol (not recommended though).

I think a good number of dives so that you are more comfortable and familiar with diving, then go for your AOW. It can be anywhere between 10 dives to 30-50 dives, depending on individuals. Some are naturally good uw, while some are still very panicky and blur even after 10-20 dives.

But nevertheless, taking up AOW and other specialty course as much as possible is good for you as it does gives you more knowledge on diving and you'll also learn from there, other than your own experiences.

Redang diving is quite meh if you ask me. It's very commercialized but some DC if they know you, might bring you to more untouched dive sites.

What's your budget like? You can check the respective resort websites for their package price. Redang resorts are all sold in packages (which includes ferry transfer, rooms, food, and sometimes snorkeling trips). Some resorts provide diving packages for their customers too.

Dive sites there are still a few that is quite nice like Che Isa or Terumbu Kili but cant compare with overseas.
There are lots of different accommodation to choose from in Redang so just surf their sites and get the price you are comfortable with.

Hey guys just wanna ask if you guys know where can I get good quality reasonable prices prescription mask? My eyesight Is around 300 both eyes. Going for boat dives end of Feb. preferably Johor or melaka.


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This post has been edited by horatio94: Feb 6 2016, 03:48 PM

Hi, plan to get a prescription mask as well for myself.

Have read previous posts, someone mentioned can get it in 1u, MidV, Plaza Berjaya 3rd floor or Rainbow Runner Jln Ampang. Are these shops still operate?
Some one suggested sun paradise in pavillion as well... anyone go before?

In addition, what will be the price range? Previous posts stated will need around RM400 but its 4 years back....

Yes all still in operation. Check the first page for list of dive shops in klang valley.

If you want affordable one, you can check out Scubatex or scuba station (both abang adik shops). They got new branch in subang parade somewhere.

Thanks for the suggestion! how about Scuba Warehouse? is it affordable? I try to search online however they didnt stated the price

Scuba Warehouse have quite a range of products. Their prices are quite alright. But the brands they carry are also on the higher priced side. You can pay them a visit and see if they have any prescription mask to your liking.

I'm not sure about the pricing now, but I used to have a prescription mask made at about RM350 >8 years ago.

Sound great!!! Oaky i will pay a visit soon! thanks alot for your advice!

All still in operation as what Munkey had claimed.
Price wise ranging from RM80 - RM180 tats the cheapest I saw and that was in Divers Den, PJ back in last year after GST implemented.
Cheap mask, Scubatex > Scuba Station > Rainbow Runners > Divers Den.

Again, their price quite competitive. If u stay nearby one place, then just go once and sealed the deal. Not worth going all the way just to save RM30 ish right!?

Subang Parade - Scuba Station
Not new branch, they had moved from Kelana Jaya (above Immigration center)

Scuba Warehouse, mahal wey tat shop... I rather u go Dragonet at Uptown, just slightly opposite of Scuba Warehouse (not walking distance tho possible)
Tho they do not have complete or full list of what Scuba warehouse tat can offer, but their price or pre order price is way much cheaper than the shop. Scubapro is one of their carried brand is the cheapest I saw in Malaysia as comparing with Sealantis, 1U.

And again, good luck in making purchases ^^

This post has been edited by ukiya: Feb 9 2016, 09:22 AM

I found that Scuba Warehouse prices are really good for what I've been looking for - GoPro accessories and dive lights. Might be different for other stuff.

Yes. Scuba Station had moved to their new place in Subang Parade.

I found Scuba Warehouse to be pretty good with their pricing for the brands they carry. And they do have a wide range of the popular brands as well.

what dive light u get for ya gopro ya?

Yeah... applied to some of the stuff ...
Too bad, those items that I want, personally I found out pricing is quite pricy for the goods I looking for... All other general stuff... Probably got it from another dive shop locally.

I bought two Big Blue dive lights from them. Considered getting the Sola video lights but chickened out

This post has been edited by wKkaY: Feb 9 2016, 02:01 PM

Wow...sola aint cheap...
how much u gt the unit for?

How did you find the sola lights compared to big blue?
Was at prestige the other day and checked out this fisheye fix neo light from Japan. It was pretty good and can change heads and stuffs. Good size too. But mahal like sola

Now looking at fantasea new lights

fantasea got light too? apa model ?

Yup. Got new light now. Even better than their previous model. It's a bit big compared to fix neo though but it has various modes, red light and uv light as well. Can't remember the model name but you can check fantasea website for it.

so u buyying soon ke?

Waiting for money. Hahaha.

nice then u will need a tray with arm ?