TX101
Contributor
If you want to take the class, take the class
It's easier since you haven't bought any gear yet and it may make sense to go in the wing direction. Remember though that the gear dosen't make the diver - the skills do. Thats to say a wing wont immediately solve all your problems.
I've just come back from the red sea where I was diving a single (I usually dive doubles with a wing) and a jacket BC. I found it just as comfortable/streamlined/easy/etc in my jacket as I do with my wing in the UK. Plus I have pockets! In fact, I find the difference between diving dry and diving wet MUCH more different to diving with a jacket or a wing...
Finally, I'll leave you with this thought... Remember that you don't have to be DIR to be a good diver.
It's easier since you haven't bought any gear yet and it may make sense to go in the wing direction. Remember though that the gear dosen't make the diver - the skills do. Thats to say a wing wont immediately solve all your problems.
I've just come back from the red sea where I was diving a single (I usually dive doubles with a wing) and a jacket BC. I found it just as comfortable/streamlined/easy/etc in my jacket as I do with my wing in the UK. Plus I have pockets! In fact, I find the difference between diving dry and diving wet MUCH more different to diving with a jacket or a wing...
Finally, I'll leave you with this thought... Remember that you don't have to be DIR to be a good diver.