Sheri SGR
Contributor
Sounds like perhaps the BC needed service or the weights weren't put in correctly? Not knowing what BC it was I can't really say. If you can afford to buy your own gear - do so. BCs have many moving parts and if you dive infrequently or are just getting back into diving, it is always nice to use the same BC everytime so it's familiar and comfortable for you (mentally and physically). Many divers use weight integrated all of their life with no problems so don't be too terrified - next time you rent gear, be sure to look it over at the shop, hook it all up to a tank, fill it with weights and perhaps tip the tank over and be sure the weights stay where they belong. Be sure to pull the weights out and that the quick release function is working properly before leaving the shop. You can request a different BC if anything appears to not be working in a questionable manner.