parsch
Registered
Today I went out with a few buddies and we were all renting gear from two different shops. Ironcially each of the (3) of us had issues with our gear which seriously made us consider spending the money and purchasing our own gear.
Diver 1: The depth gauge did not work....luckily he had his own dive wrist computer
Diver 2: His 80 aluminum had a broken piece inside which made an eerie rattling sound.
Diver 3: BCD clasps were all broken and velcro was falling apart.
I personally pay a good amount of coin to rent gear from my LDS and expect that I am receiving quality gear. The Master Instructor that was with us was quick to point out that gear such as depth gauges etc. only recevie maintence when there is an issue.
I have nearly 20 dives this year since certification and seriously thinking about purchaing my own equipment.
If I have doubts about the equipment I am renting then it is time to make the investment.
Diver 1: The depth gauge did not work....luckily he had his own dive wrist computer
Diver 2: His 80 aluminum had a broken piece inside which made an eerie rattling sound.
Diver 3: BCD clasps were all broken and velcro was falling apart.
I personally pay a good amount of coin to rent gear from my LDS and expect that I am receiving quality gear. The Master Instructor that was with us was quick to point out that gear such as depth gauges etc. only recevie maintence when there is an issue.
I have nearly 20 dives this year since certification and seriously thinking about purchaing my own equipment.
If I have doubts about the equipment I am renting then it is time to make the investment.