divinh
Contributor
My metric was how many dives I was going to do and cost of rentals. Thailand, included. Indonesia, $30/day. Japan, Maui $50/day. These prices are for the full set, including wetsuit, mask and fins. If regs alone are only $5-10/day, then maybe just rent.
For myself, I like that my regs don't cut into my gums, as some rentals have, either because the rentals were old or the fit wasn't quite right.
I wouldn't recommend the mini DGX dive light, if you're going to get a light. I have one and the batteries will only last for one dive before needing a recharge. That doesn't mean it won't last into dive two. It'll just be dim.
Check out Alec Peirce's Scuba Tech Tips videos on YouTube about getting gear. It'll give you a sense for how to evaluate gear.
For myself, I like that my regs don't cut into my gums, as some rentals have, either because the rentals were old or the fit wasn't quite right.
I wouldn't recommend the mini DGX dive light, if you're going to get a light. I have one and the batteries will only last for one dive before needing a recharge. That doesn't mean it won't last into dive two. It'll just be dim.
Check out Alec Peirce's Scuba Tech Tips videos on YouTube about getting gear. It'll give you a sense for how to evaluate gear.