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Nad · 9th September 2005, 15:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Personally, I don't think it is out of line concerning the cost for "our" hobby. It is all depending on the hobby.

What is the difference between you and Sarah buying 2 new Megs versus buying a new boat, or an airplane ? The cost is similar with the cost of the boat and airplane could be a lot more.

Same for motocycles, sport cars, HD/plasmas big screen TV's... All "normal" everyday stuffs.

If we get into the more "exotic" hobbies/sports, my skydiving rig costs as much as a eCCR and it is not even top of the line. And I haven't add the accessories (special helmets, camcorder, etc).

Even the kite-surfing rig costs close to a KISS (dealer cost for me

).

So, I think it is down to the type of hobby you are pursuing:

Chess costs less - Rebreather costs more!

Do you want to play chess

or do you want to go diving ?

I have to give you at least 5 reputation points for that!

Nad

9th September 2005, 15:09	#5 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 960	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Personally, I don't think it is out of line concerning the cost for "our" hobby. It is all depending on the hobby. What is the difference between you and Sarah buying 2 new Megs versus buying a new boat, or an airplane ? The cost is similar with the cost of the boat and airplane could be a lot more. Same for motocycles, sport cars, HD/plasmas big screen TV's... All "normal" everyday stuffs. If we get into the more "exotic" hobbies/sports, my skydiving rig costs as much as a eCCR and it is not even top of the line. And I haven't add the accessories (special helmets, camcorder, etc). Even the kite-surfing rig costs close to a KISS (dealer cost for me ). So, I think it is down to the type of hobby you are pursuing: Chess costs less - Rebreather costs more! Do you want to play chess or do you want to go diving ? I have to give you at least 5 reputation points for that! Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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