shakespear
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I was planning on buying a BC but I read a few horror stories about rental regs, now Im not so sure.
What do you suggest?
What do you suggest?
What to buy first a BC or Reg?
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Blackwood
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Hard to say.
You can rent regs that work just fine. Your BC will affect your diving (trim, balance, etc.).
I feel that it is best to get in and learn your own BC ASAP.
You can rent regs that work just fine. Your BC will affect your diving (trim, balance, etc.).
I feel that it is best to get in and learn your own BC ASAP.
reservecops
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Wetsuit first. Regs and BCDs are pretty much standard size/fit, while a wetsuit has to fit the curves, length, width, height, and proportions of your body. Plus, do you want to wear one that other folks may have tinkled in? 
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shakespear
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I have a suit/fins/safety gear/ect
Regs first. No doubt. You want to know the history €of your breathing apparatus.
It is pretty easy to choose a reg. Their qualities are non subjective. They all do the same thing. Reduce the pressure of your back gas and move said gas through a hose to the second stage in your mouth which adjusts delivery pressure according to depth and demand.
Plenty of data available to choose the best breather for your money.
BC's on the other hand can and should be rented and borrowed until you find what fits and works for you.
There are back inflates, stabs, horse collars, warap arounds, independent wings of all shapes and sizes.
If you are weighted properly, a BC failure is an inconvenience. A reg failure will be a problem. Buy regs, rent BC until you know what works.
It is pretty easy to choose a reg. Their qualities are non subjective. They all do the same thing. Reduce the pressure of your back gas and move said gas through a hose to the second stage in your mouth which adjusts delivery pressure according to depth and demand.
Plenty of data available to choose the best breather for your money.
BC's on the other hand can and should be rented and borrowed until you find what fits and works for you.
There are back inflates, stabs, horse collars, warap arounds, independent wings of all shapes and sizes.
If you are weighted properly, a BC failure is an inconvenience. A reg failure will be a problem. Buy regs, rent BC until you know what works.
Regs first. No doubt. You want to know the history €of your breathing apparatus.
It is pretty easy to choose a reg. Their qualities are non subjective. They all do the same thing. Reduce the pressure of your back gas and move said gas through a hose to the second stage in your mouth which adjusts delivery pressure according to depth and demand.
Plenty of data available to choose the best breather for your money.
BC's on the other hand can and should be rented and borrowed until you find what fits and works for you.
There are back inflates, stabs, horse collars, warap arounds, independent wings of all shapes and sizes.
If you are weighted properly, a BC failure is an inconvenience. A reg failure will be a problem. Buy regs, rent BC until you know what works.
It is pretty easy to choose a reg. Their qualities are non subjective. They all do the same thing. Reduce the pressure of your back gas and move said gas through a hose to the second stage in your mouth which adjusts delivery pressure according to depth and demand.
Plenty of data available to choose the best breather for your money.
BC's on the other hand can and should be rented and borrowed until you find what fits and works for you.
There are back inflates, stabs, horse collars, warap arounds, independent wings of all shapes and sizes.
If you are weighted properly, a BC failure is an inconvenience. A reg failure will be a problem. Buy regs, rent BC until you know what works.
regulator with gauges/computer.You will become familiar with yours and not have to second guess what the computer reads out..BUT be aware that you will most likely get a better deal if you purchase regulator/gauges and bcd at the same time in a package.If it means waiting a week or two to get the $ together just wait till you do.Most LDS will do better of offering a sale in a package than in solo items.
Firedive
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It depends if you are physically comfortable in rental BC's - are you a standard size, shape, etc.? I'm 5 feet tall, and never found a BC on rental that worked for me. Regs were never the problem. Until I got my own BC, I couldn't get truly comfortable in the water. If you're good with the rental stuff, then get a reg. If not, get a BC.
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