How much is your rental gear?

[SkullDeformity]

It was 50 or so at one LDS and 70+ at another in Washington. I've never rented in Hilo, but I think it's around 60?

 

[TheWetRookie]

Look for a LDS that offers a monthly rate. I know of stores that offer 3 & 6 months unlimited use and even 1 year package rental deals. The more you dive the more you save. This would be the best choice rather than paying for each day or weekend.

Or, you buy your own gear then you don't have to worry. dive lots to get your moneys worth.

 

[zen_man]

Man.... if you buy a starter set for 600 it would pay for itself in 8 outings.... (minus tank)

No doubt dude! I'm saving my scrilla and working on it right now!

 

[Scram Bulleggs]

Cost of renting is hard to figure without being able to compare how up to date it is, condition etc. A store with yearly brandy new stuff should get away with charging more then the guy who rents stuff thats seen the pool every weekend for the past 3 years.

 

[KrisB]

Instructor rate at Maui Dreams for a full set is just under $20 including a tank.

 

[HenrikBP]

Panaqua in NYC charges $10 for each of BCD, suit, regulator, computer. They will also apply rental fees as credits towards purchase of gear of similar kind. I.e. you rent a BCD you can put the rental fee towards purchase of a BCD. Not sure if cumulative rental fees can be added up over time.

Henrik

 

[Falco]

60$ for the day with 2 AL80 tanks, that includes all the equipment (Sherwood, Blizzard reg, Zeagle Ranger BC, Atlan sport drysuit, weights and fins. For the weekend, it's 100$.

 

[Wildcard]

Thanks for the input guys. I guess the $30 we are charging for a days use of gear is not so out of line....Sure makes a case for buying your own.