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It's a course, do the course in what they provide then consider making an offer to buy the stuff you used
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I really wouldn't be in too much of a rush to buy a BP/W for your qualifying OW dives. Yes, a good BP/W is nice to dive, but there's also nothing wrong with a standard BCD as millions of divers will testify. After your OW, and I'd suggest some more dives under your belt, you'll be in a better position to make an informed decision.So I had a few questions as I go Friday to the LDS to be fitted for rental gear for my check out dives.
1. Aside from Fins,Snorkel, Mask is there any piece I really should just have as apposed to rent?
2. In reading seems everyone likes BP/W over jackets. I plan to travel and dive a lot so lower weight and space are a huge winner. Can I do my check out dives with a BP/W or must I use a jacket?
Thanks!
As you have not yet started pool training, (read the post folks), see if they can rent you the type you eventually want to use. In your case a BP/W.I go in Friday to be fitted up for the pool and tank dives.