| If you are thinking about scuba diving, you may be | | | | purchased a regulator that was not suitable for you. |
| wondering if you can afford the equipment. You may | | | | Another good idea to rent first is to give you the |
| also be wondering if you need a special permit in order | | | | opportunity to talk to other divers about their |
| to buy equipment. | | | | experiences with the equipment they use. You will |
| When you buy scuba diving equipment, there is no | | | | normally get valuable tips and reviews from people |
| permit as such, but the retail shop will probably ask for | | | | that are actually using the equipment. |
| your diving certification card. This isn't required on all | | | | If you are thinking about taking up scuba diving, you |
| products you purchase, mainly on the items that would | | | | shouldn't worry about the cost of owning your own |
| require user training such as the buoyancy | | | | equipment, as you can rent the equipment from |
| compensator, regulators or cylinder tank. As you can | | | | anywhere around the world. The scuba diving school |
| understand, if they sell these items to someone that | | | | that you will be doing your course through will also |
| hasn't used them before, they could ultimately be | | | | provide you with their equipment during the course. |
| responsible for someone's death. | | | | This will include all the required gear and not just the |
| An alternative, and recommended by diving experts, is | | | | regulator, tank and BCD. You will be able to use their |
| to first hire your diving equipment before deciding to | | | | wetsuits, mask and snorkel. They will probably ask you |
| make a purchase. This will allow you to try and test | | | | to buy your own gloves and boots though. |
| different makes and brands. For instance, a particular | | | | So take your time and save up each month so that |
| type of regulator may give you jaw fatigue while | | | | you can buy gear that you have tried and tested for |
| diving, whereas another type may not. If you had not | | | | yourself. |
| tested the different brands first, you may have | | | | |