scubamurray
Registered
Going on a dive with a malfunctioning piece of equipment adds risk to yourself and other divers.
I am not keen on rental equipment. Sometimes it is well maintained but you as a dvier are not familiar with it on an ongoing basis. I own and maintain my equipment in order to be confident it is working properly.
I always check operation of gear the day before a dive, carefully examining wear points or operating mechanisms.
And I bring a back up regulator when I travel. Why? If something is wrong on the first dive, I can switch and make a second dive. Otherwise, I would sit out the second dive and enjoy the sun.
It takes a certain amount of committment, both of time, training, money, focus and preparation to really embrace the diving experience. Don't sell yourself short, you did a good job for your level of experience but need more diving seasoning. This is one place and other divers in your town are also necessary.
Enjoy.
Bob
I am not keen on rental equipment. Sometimes it is well maintained but you as a dvier are not familiar with it on an ongoing basis. I own and maintain my equipment in order to be confident it is working properly.
I always check operation of gear the day before a dive, carefully examining wear points or operating mechanisms.
And I bring a back up regulator when I travel. Why? If something is wrong on the first dive, I can switch and make a second dive. Otherwise, I would sit out the second dive and enjoy the sun.
It takes a certain amount of committment, both of time, training, money, focus and preparation to really embrace the diving experience. Don't sell yourself short, you did a good job for your level of experience but need more diving seasoning. This is one place and other divers in your town are also necessary.
Enjoy.
Bob