For a dive boat/shop that rents BCs with integrated weight pockets, do you expect them to provide weight belts in addition to providing weight?
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You hit the nail on the head ask ahead of time. Here in California I’m use to supplying everything myself including weights and tanks for most boats.It is a very big world, all variations are possible, and "usual practice" will likely vary by region. Just ask ahead of time if needed, plan accordingly, and don't expect or demand that everyone is the same.
Yes. I always bring all my own stuff, though know that's not always possible. And yes, if you dive anywhere that's "cold" you absolutely need both integrated and belt (or else a hell of a lot on belt I guess). Who doesn't have integrated these days anyway?It is a very big world, all variations are possible, and "usual practice" will likely vary by region. Just ask ahead of time if needed, plan accordingly, and don't expect or demand that everyone is the same.
Plenty of tropical destinations with cheapest BCDs available, no integrated weights. All of the brands I carry still offer at least one such low end version, rarely sold for anything but rental gear. Then there are the divers that buy the used rental BCDs...Who doesn't have integrated these days anyway?
For a dive boat/shop that rents BCs with integrated weight pockets, do you expect them to provide weight belts in addition to providing weight?