lerpy - 2/08/2016 9:59 AM
I would also agree with the buy your gear if you plan on diving even semi regularly. It better as you know the gear, and you know the maintenance. I would recommend rent for a few dives, try the different styles of BC, jacket, bp/w, etc and decide what you like. Regs you can buy as they are basically the same function, just some features that may be a little different. Don’t cheap out on regs, I see this working on a boat and I am not sure of the logic. People will spend lots on a wetsuit or drysuit so they look good, and cheap out on the regs which keep you alive. Go for a good reg, and consider a good cold water reg in the event you get into cold water.