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Got my cert in a dry suit, will dive nothing else (in WA). Did have the benefit of an instructor while learning the finer points of air migration, and would recommend a class if a trusted and experienced mentor is not available... and get your own reg setup soonest.

You can clip whatever, whereever. It's your rig. I don't like the gauge on my chest, and I didn't like it sharing the left hip ring with my pony. I put a rigid 90 ring on the left side right against the BP for my SPG. I have a narrow weight pocket between it and my body-centerline left hip...

Go with the SS plate. Diving dry, I've got an SS plate, 6# weighted STA, and two 4# weights on my belt in the small DiveRite weight pockets for a total of 8# dumpable. I went with them because the small pockets are oriented vertically and are narrow. I have them slid back against the BP on...

Don't forget to leave the dive-plan with a responsible person ashore. Doesn't matter if you are shore, boat or kayak diving, there should be someone to start the search (or recovery) if you are overdue, and the searchers will REALLY appreciate knowing where to start. Of course, this...

Steve, I enjoyed your thread, a classic example of "hearing the voice" and actually listening to it. That, plus the realization that we aren't bullet-proof, is one of the most critical safety-related skills neded for solo diving. Seems like you are on the way ;-)

DaleC has excellent points. I am also now using a 30cf pony (plenty of air, ready for future use as a stage or deco bottle), sporting the most basic, bombproof SP reg setup (because that's what my LDS services), but use a button SPG (currently only need to check the fill and is half the price...

My 2nd dive during certification was solo, as were several more (I waited to log them until after my cert qual dive because my DI/LDS owner would have torn me a new one). They were 20-35' dives to work on bouyancy/trim and to work out my gear configuration and to gain familiarity with the...