GrumpyOldGuy
Contributor
+1 for the computer. There is a learning curve on every computer and they tend to work slightly different. It is nice to have a stable, consistent instrument since they are your depth gauge, timer and NDL calculator. You can save money on rental cost since computers are often charged as a separate item in the rental rather than part of a kit (it does depend on the shop).. If you choose to travel and rent, you have less to carry.
Buying a BCD does not save rental money in many locations since they rent the whole kit for a discount. Most work about the same. I would only by a BCD first if you have a non-standard body shape and find renting one sized properly is hard.
Buying a BCD does not save rental money in many locations since they rent the whole kit for a discount. Most work about the same. I would only by a BCD first if you have a non-standard body shape and find renting one sized properly is hard.